Astros at leading edge of analytics and their success is proof positive

But over time, they’ve earned a reputation as one of the more intellectually nimble organizations in the game, one that tends to be on the front end of trends (for instance, the use of four-seam fastballs up in the strike zone at a time when players were adjusting their swings to drive low pitches) rather [...]

Run or slide into first base? Let’s ask Statcast

This article points the way in how to determine conclusively if runners benefit from sliding into first base. Everyone knows you lose velocity when you dive but you gain from the ability to reach with your hands. The piece examines five plays from Brett Gardner, with videos and graphs. What's needed are hundreds or thousands [...]

The Indians win streak means a local company has to give $1.7 million back to fans

Since his company is 15-years old this year, Universal Windows Direct CEO William Barr decided to put together a fun offer for customers who love Cleveland’s baseball team — or just wanted to gamble on free and discounted windows and see what happened. The promotion went as such: anybody who bought windows during the month [...]

Mets Legend Keith Hernandez On Baseball, Books, Broadcasting And Battles

Keith Hernandez sits down for a far-ranging interview with Sports Illustrated, in part to promote his upcoming book. SI: What was your relationship with Ron Darling when you played? KH: There were only about five of us that lived in the city. He and I were two. You have to live on the East Side [...]