[ad_1] In a special bonus episode of EW, Ben Lindbergh interviews screenwriter and former editor-in-chief of The Onion, Robert Siegel, about his iconic Onion opinion piece, “In My Day, Ballplayers Were For Shit.” They discuss The Onion’s approach to sports coverage, the significance of headlines and stock photos, the difference between satirizing baseball and other…
[ad_1] Welcome back to Top of the Order Brad Penner-Imagn Images Every Tuesday and Friday, I’ll be starting your baseball day with some news, notes, and thoughts about the game we love. American League Option Decisions Welcome to the second (and final) installment of the critically acclaimed “Previewing the Option Decisions” series. Today, we’ll have…
[ad_1] Acquisition Specialist Location: Remote POSITION OVERVIEW: The Acquisition Specialist will play an important role in enhancing the Scouting process through live and video evaluations, leveraging data to refine valuation methods, and supporting leadership in decision-making efforts. The role demands expertise in player analysis, proficiency with analytical tools, and a sound grasp of valuation frameworks….
[ad_1] With just 10 days left to go in the regular season, four teams — the Brewers, Dodgers, Guardians, and Yankees — have clinched playoff berths, and while just one division race has been decided, only two others have even a faint pulse. There’s still plenty of drama to be had with regards to the…
[ad_1] The Brewers clinched a playoff spot on Wednesday afternoon, with the Cubs’ loss to Oakland early in the afternoon. The Brew Crew themselves waited until after their game against Philadelphia later in the evening to celebrate properly — turns out that a pregame champagne bacchanal is frowned upon in this day and age —…
[ad_1] Sam Navarro-Imagn Images In retrospect, of course he was going to do it. On Thursday, Shohei Ohtani became the first player in history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season, and he did it loudly. His 6-for-6, three-homer, two-steal game would be among the best single-game lines by…
[ad_1] Manager, Amateur Scouting Location: Boston, MA DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:The Amateur Domestic Scouting department is primarily responsible for improving organizational talent through the Rule IV Draft and UDFA signing process. The Amateur Domestic Scouting department strives to be best in class at identifying, evaluating, and valuing amateur baseball talent through a relentless commitment to our process…
[ad_1] Ben Lindbergh and Joe Sheehan discuss various topics in this episode, including high school, the enigmatic appeal of Craig Kimbrel, the struggles of the Orioles, playoff fumbles by teams with high playoff odds, prediction strategies, potential legislation on sports betting, and the surprising “retirement” of Adrian Wojnarowski. They also touch on the history of…
[ad_1] Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Craig Kimbrel was relieved of his duties as the Orioles’ closer in July due to his inconsistent performance. Now, he has been let go completely. With only 11 games left in the regular season, the Orioles decided to designate the 36-year-old right-handed pitcher for assignment on Wednesday, ensuring that he will…
[ad_1] Dan Szymborski is a senior writer for FanGraphs and the developer of the ZiPS projection system. He was a writer for ESPN.com from 2010-2018, a regular guest on a number of radio shows and podcasts, and a voting BBWAA member. He also maintains a terrible Twitter account at @DSzymborski. [ad_2]
