100,000 ligas de viaje por PECOTA (Segunda parte) Traducido por José M. Hernández Lagunes La semana pasada presenté un proyecto. Nuestro gurú de los datos, Rob McQuown realizó 100.000 simulaciones de la temporada 2019 utilizando nuestras proyecciones PECOTA. Tomé nota de algunos de los resultados más divertidos. Terminaré hoy mismo. Nuevamente, todo esto es posible.…
DetailsBlue Jays bullpen construction depends on the answers to three questions When teams have little chance of contending, like the 2019 Toronto Blue Jays do, they rarely invest much in the bullpen. Though the interchangeability of relievers can often be overstated, when you’re trying to put together a winning core you generally focus on position…
DetailsBrewers players consider Bob Uecker one of their own, including divvying up playoff money PHOENIX — One of the factors that has kept Bob Uecker in the radio booth for the Milwaukee Brewers well into his 80s is the manner in which players have treated him as one of their own. But, when the players…
DetailsSLUGFEST: Jose Canseco accuses A-Rod of cheating on J-Lo Jose Canseco threw former Yankee great Alex Rodriguez a curve ball when he accused the slugger of cheating on new fiancee Jennifer Lopez. The former Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland Athletics star claimed on Twitter that A-Rod was hooking up with Canseco’s ex-wife Jessica. He tweeted:…
DetailsMinor League Baseball worried low pay will increase chance of gambling scandal Major League Baseball’s partnership with MGM Resorts could have drastic — and potentially unforeseen — implications on Minor League Baseball. President of Minor League Baseball Pat O’Conner didn’t want to use the term “scandal,” but expressed concern over the impact gambling on games…
DetailsWSJ: The MLB Coach Who Only Played T-Ball (Reg. Required) Jonathan Erlichman hasn’t played baseball since the age of 5. But he is now the first full-time analytics coach ever to join a major-league staff. Jonathan Erlichman is a pioneer in baseball. After six seasons working for the Rays in research and development, he is…
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Effectively Wild Episode 1346: Baseball and Eight American Pies Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller banter about the fallout from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s oblique injury and the signings of Adam Jones and Martin Maldonado as referenda on free agency, then answer listener emails about whether the Indians and Astros could have significantly upped their playoff odds…
DetailsBrandon Nimmo’s joyfulness can only be part of his Mets story WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The equation isn’t always this simple, but it is a helpful first step if you are a major league baseball player, new in town. It is a three-part plan: 1. Look happy to be here (don’t just say, “I’m…
DetailsThe Yankees are seeing the other side of Troy Tulowitzki TAMPA — After his first three games of the spring, Troy Tulowitzki was 3-for-6 with a double and a pair of homers, seemingly scoffing at those who doubted whether he’d be able to regain the form he had as a five-time All-Star before being slowed…
DetailsYankees plan to keep maturing Gleyber Torres busy TAMPA — The Yankees are planning to give Gleyber Torres plenty of responsibility this season — from starting at second base to playing shortstop — at least on occasion — with Didi Gregorius rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. It all comes less than a year removed from…
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