The Cleveland Guardians made history at the Fort Worth Stockyards on Sunday night, drafting Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana first overall. I planted my flag on Bazzana Island back in February, noting that he could become the first Australian player drafted no. 1 overall and the first player born and raised outside of the…
Stephen Brashear, Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports For those who enjoy the loudest, simplest, most dopamine-drenched form of baseball, today is a special day. It’s Derby day, and even better, the silly hats are not mandatory. The MLB Home Run Derby takes place at 8:00 p.m. ET at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. What the…
Today, we focus on the struggles of second base players in professional baseball. Our analysis is centered on teams that are considered contenders, with at least a .500 record or Playoff Odds of 9.5% or higher. We are looking at teams that have received minimal production (0.6 WAR or less) from their second base position…
Complete Power Rankings Rank Team Record Elo Opponent Elo Playoff Odds Power Score Δ 1 Phillies 62-34 1563 1479 100.0% 1590 1 Tier 1 – The Phillies Team: Phillies Record: 62-34 Elo: 1563 Opponent Elo: 1479 Playoff Odds: 100.0% Power Score: 1590 The Phillies began the final week of the first half on the highest…
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports FanGraphs was at the Futures Game in Arlington on Saturday. In total, 16 pitchers appeared in the seven-inning game. The following are some quick notes on every pitcher who toed the rubber during All-Star weekend’s premier prospect event. Obviously one game isn’t enough on its own to move the needle significantly…
Arizona Diamondbacks The Diamondbacks stayed up the middle of the field with three projectable high schoolers and one data-darling college bat. At 5-foot-8, Slade Caldwell joins the ranks of D-backs outfielders who might need a step ladder to reach the top shelf of their lockers. He’s incredibly strong for his size and can really run….
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Cleveland Guardians Pick: Travis Bazzana, 2B, Oregon State There has been a lot of buzz today about Wetherholt going here and, as I wrote in my first mock, he is the guy to cut an under-slot deal with if you’re going to do it with anyone because his other homes are later than the other…
(Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates has been the star of the show since being called up just a couple of months ago, and in next week’s All-Star game, he’ll be the biggest star on the biggest stage as he becomes the first rookie to start the All-Star game…
