Analytical Take on Didi Gregorius
Didi Gregorius has been handed the daunting task of replacing Derek Jeter as the New York Yankees’ shortstop. There was no clear cut answer to the question of who would fill that position heading into...
View Article2016 New York Yankees: 3 Major Questions
The Yankees made the postseason last season, ending a two-year playoff drought, which in the Bronx felt like a decade-long drought. Nevertheless, the Yankees limped into the playoffs and failed to get...
View ArticleInside Look at Dan Szymborski’s New York Yankees ZiPS
In 2015 the New York Yankees made the playoffs for the first time in since 2012, which felt like an eternity in the Bronx. The Yankees, however, did not last long in the playoffs, losing to the Houston...
View ArticleBargain Bin: Diving into Baseball’s Best Contracts
Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images Everyone always talks about the terrible contracts handed out in baseball. The trend towards these long-term deals have brought this talk about – and for good reason....
View ArticleFive things that have to go right for the Yankees to make the playoffs
Credit: Craig W. Lee / The New York Times The New York Yankees and playoffs are nearly synonymous terms. The Yankees went on an incredible steak in which they made the playoffs every season from...
View ArticleBuilding a Roster with the Remaining Free Agents
USA TODAY Sports It is February, which means that Spring Training is quickly approaching. Yet, there are still numerous remaining free agents out there that can contribute to big-league teams. In fact,...
View ArticleMike Aviles’ Daughter, Adriana, Deemed Cancer-Free
Last season, word came out that then Cleveland Indians utility man Mike Aviles was going through a difficult time. His daughter, Adriana, had been diagnosed with cancer. It is awful when anyone is...
View ArticleNew York Yankees: Top 20 Prospects
Photo Credit: Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Aaron Judge, RF, 23 – Drafted 32nd overall in 2013 out of Fresno State Aaron Judge is a freak of nature, really. If you looked at him you would think he...
View ArticleMLB Suspends Aroldis Chapman 30 Games
Aroldis Chapman, the recently acquired New York Yankees closer, has officially been suspended 30 games by Major League Baseball for violating their domestic violence policy. The suspension of Chapman...
View ArticleThe X-Factors in the American League
Spring Training is upon us, which means that the regular season is quickly approaching. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and baseball games are being played. In March every team believes...
View ArticleThe X-Factors of the National League
The regular season is quickly approaching. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and baseball games are in full swing. In March every team believes they have a chance. Their fan base might not be...
View ArticleFive-Stat Friday
1. Only ten players since 1901 have recorded at least 20 home runs, 20 doubles, and 20 stolen bases in their rookie season. Of those ten players, only five of won ROY. Those five players are Tommie...
View ArticleFive Stat Friday
1. Since 1901, two players have had a season in which they recorded at least 500 ABs while failing to reach 100 hits. The last time this happened was forty-eight years ago when Tom Tresh – who was with...
View ArticleDaily Fantasy 4/4/16: Who Should be in your DraftKings Lineup?
It is Opening Day and we almost have a full slate of games today. Which means there are a lot of options out there. Here are some of today’s best options on DraftKings. SP: Clayton Kershaw ($12,900):...
View ArticleDaily Fantasy 4/5/16: Who Should be in your DraftKings Lineup?
There are nine games on tonight’s slate, so there are plenty of options out there. Let’s take a look at who you should pay up for and who are today’s sleepers on Draft Kings. SP: Johnny Cueto ($9,600):...
View ArticleFive Stat Friday: Opening Week Edition
Baseball is back. Those three words are music to my ears. With baseball back, there are always opportunities to find cool stats from the games. Let’s take a look at the five best stats from this past...
View Article4/12/16: Who Should be in your DraftKings Lineup?
It’s a new day, which means a new opportunity. We are here to help you build the best possible DFS lineup. Here are the must plays and value plays for today’s slate (values are from DraftKings). SP...
View ArticleFive Stat Friday: Week Two
1.The Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves are not off to great starts this season. And that is being nice. Both teams have failed to record a win this season and sit at 0-9. It is early in the season,...
View ArticleFive Stat Friday: Week Three
1. Chris Archer is an elite pitcher. We all know that. But he is not off to a very good start – and that is being nice. Archer’s WHIP sits at 2.08, which means that he is allowing over two base runners...
View ArticleFive Stat Friday: Week Five
1. The reigning AL CY Young winner, Dallas Keuchel, is off to a not-so-great start. He is currently 2-4 with a 5.11 ERA through six starts. His slow start can be attributed to his inability to find the...
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