A Giants fan reflects upon the remarkable resurgence of Barry Zito
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What the Numbers Say About the Giants-Tigers World Series
An analytical cheat sheet for the Fall Classic.
Why Are Athletes Bothered By Booing?
According to some New York Yankees, booing hurt their chances against the Detroit Tigers. That’s one excuse no one wants to hear.
A Beautiful Season for Baseball: The Great Times and Bad Breaks of 2012
Upsets galore! Perennial losers vaulting to the top! All-stars benched and no-names turned into heroes! Games so close that anxious fans bite their nails down to the knuckle! One future Hall of Famer who breaks a 45-year-old …
The Championship Series Are Set. Will They Include A-Rod?
Alex Rodriguez is benched for Game 5. Might he sit out the rest of the playoffs?
Miguel Cabrera Wins Historic Triple Crown. But Is He the Best Player in Baseball?
According to some advanced analytics, Mike Trout deserves the MVP award over Miguel Cabrera, despite Cabrera’s possible Triple Crown. Should we trust these numbers?
The 2012 Boston Red Sox: Reflections on an Epic Fail
A Boston fan laments this sorry season — but learns from it
Blue Jays’ Yunel Escobar Suspended for Gay Slur on Eye Black
Football star Tim Tebow often found himself in the headlines for writing words as tame as Bible verses on his eye black. Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar should have expected to encounter such scrutiny after he wrote a …
Why Major League Baseball Is Considering Headgear For Pitchers
A recent scary incident, in which an Oakland pitcher fractured his skill after being hit by a line drive, may lead to more protective equipment more pitchers
Rejoice, America: Why the Yankees and Red Sox Are Facing Disaster
As the New York Yankees hang on — barely — to a divisional lead that once seemed clinched, a Bobby Valentine interview adds more drama to Boston’s sorry season
Johnny Pesky: A Legend Finally Takes Off His Uniform
Shortly after Johnny Pesky died on Aug. 13 at 92, a torrent of tributes and remembrances appeared on every Boston news site. Many had a common theme: the time I met Johnny Pesky.
The Stephen Strasburg Dilemma: Baseball Pain Inside The Beltway
The Washington Nationals will end the season of Stephen Strasburg, their best pitcher who underwent Tommy John surgery almost two years ago, early, even if he’s feeling healthy. Will caution come at a cost?
Whiffle Ball: Why MLB Strikeouts Are at an All-Time High
Faster pitching, and smarter front offices, might be fueling the cavalcade of Ks