Player Development, Data Apprentice The Texas Rangers are seeking multiple apprentices in Player Development. Each Apprentice will work with one of the Rangers’ minor league affiliates and report to the Minor League Video Coordinator. Apprentices will operate as an extension of the coaching staff and be a resource for both players and coaches. They are…
My knowledge of Ethan Roberts was limited before I spoke to him at Wrigley Field’s home clubhouse in late August. I knew he was a 27-year-old, right-handed reliever with limited big-league experience and a high spin rate. He also had Tommy John surgery in 2022 and was an honorable mention on our 2023 Chicago Cubs…
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Shohei Ohtani is having himself quite the stretch run to close out his 2024 MLB season and recently became the first player in MLB history to put up 50 home runs and 50 steals in the same season, doing so in emphatic fashion against the Miami Marlins on Thursday….
Ben Lindbergh and FanGraphs’ Ben Clemens Discuss Ohtani, Defensive Stats, and More Ben Lindbergh and Ben Clemens from FanGraphs dive into Shohei Ohtani’s historic performance, his incredible feats, and what the future holds for him. They also talk about defensive stats, Salvador Perez’s swing decisions, Bud Black’s questionable accolades, Victor Robles’ baserunning blunder, and MLB’s…
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 sports,…
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 the…
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. This…
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 Wild…
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 — but…
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 any…
