Clayton Kershaw and the Unfairness of Narratives I still remember where I was the first time Playoff Kershaw became a thing. It was 2013, and the Dodgers were a juggernaut. They’d steamrolled through the second half of the regular season behind an exuberant Yasiel Puig and a dominant Clayton Kershaw, and they manhandled the Braves…
DetailsFormer Big Leaguers Playing Abroad: NPB Hitters Roundup It’s always fun to keep an eye on familiar players who’ve taken their talents across the pond. Now that the 2019 season is in the books, it seemed an opportune time to check in. Numerous former big leaguers and others of note are playing abroad, many of…
DetailsJob Postings: Dodgers Quantitative Analyst and Quantitative Analysis Intern Please note this posting contains multiple positions. Position: Quantitative Analyst Department: Baseball Research & DevelopmentStatus: Full-TimeReports to: Director, Quantitative AnalysisDeadline: November 8, 2019 Description: The Baseball Analytics team of the Los Angeles Dodgers is responsible for developing novel statistical methodology to support decision-making throughout Dodgers baseball…
DetailsThe ghost of Gaylord Perry As an eight-year old collector it was a thrill to pull this card (or any Record Breaker) from a pack. Trivia question: Who were the two American Leaguers referenced in the card back’s final sentence? An obvious thing the card had going for it was that it was of Brooks…
DetailsJob Posting: Blue Jays Amateur Scouting Video Coordinator Position: Amateur Scouting Video Coordinator Location: TBD, United States Please note: This position is based in the United States and the successful applicant must be legally entitled to work in the United States. Primary Focus: Assist the Director of Amateur Scouting and other amateur scouting staff members…
DetailsThe perfect Red Sox GM candidate just became a free agent—Dodgers boss Andrew Friedman The shocking elimination of the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLDS on Wednesday creates an opening for the Red Sox to pursue their white whale—Andrew Friedman. L.A.‘s president of baseball operations is widely considered the shrewdest executive in the game,…
DetailsUSA Baseball Names Premier12 Roster DURHAM, N.C. – USA Baseball named its roster for the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12™ on Thursday. The 28-man roster is made up of 15 pitchers and 13 position players currently not on an MLB 40-man roster, and features six former national team alumni and seven of the MLB…
DetailsNationals vs. Cardinals: Washington or St. Louis? How each city stacks up The Nationals finally won a postseason series. The Cardinals are vying for their 20th World Series appearance in franchise history. The only other time these two teams have faced off in the postseason, the Nationals blew a 6-0 third-inning lead and the Cardinals…
DetailsCards manager apologizes after curse-filled rant goes viral A curse-filled clubhouse victory speech by St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt that went viral after a player posted it on social media showed a different side to the usually mild-mannered skipper — and while he was sorry Thursday that his colorful language got leaked, he did…
DetailsThe Nationals’ Drought Is Finally Over. Now They Have to Keep Playing The drought is meant to end with a moment of catharsis—resolution, release, refreshment. It’s meant to be clear-cut. There’s no question of what has to come next: It’s over. The rain has come. The Nationals’ drought has ended. They have—at last, after a…
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