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Eric Longenhagen Prospects Chat, Fall League Eve
2:03 Eric A Longenhagen: Good day to you, baseball fan. Let’s talk prospects. Gonna keep things pretty tight to the hour mark today as I’ve got scout calls scheduled and Fall League prep to do for...
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The Adjustment Clay Buchholz Made
Ever since (and including) a three-inning relief appearance against the Angels on July 31, Boston right-hander Clay Buchholz has recorded some promising numbers. In terms of run prevention, he’s been...
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The Rangers Are Facing a Difficult Winter
There’s no such thing as a good way to lose in the playoffs, but the worst way might be getting swept in the first round. It also might not, I don’t know, but it can feel so unfairly abrupt. The...
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Clay Buchholz Should Have a Very Short Leash
In a few hours, the Red Sox play their first win-or-go-home game of the season. And with their season on the line, they’re handing the ball to Clay Buchholz. Yes, the same Clay Buchholz who posted a...
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The October of the Dinger-First Offense
As I was preparing this little post, the Dodgers scored a first-inning run against the Nationals. Interestingly, while the run was driven in by an extra-base hit, it was not driven in by a homer. So...
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Danny Espinosa Got Hit By a Strike
Coming into the NLDS, Dusty Baker took a good number of questions about the shortstop position. Danny Espinosa finished the year in a hell of a slump, but as Baker said to the media, he didn’t really...
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Yasiel Puig Got Screwed
I know that the game has moved on — as I write this right now, the Nationals are beating the Dodgers 4-3 in the sixth inning of Game 3. This game will turn on so many things, a handful of them yet to...
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Contract Crowdsourcing 2016-17: Day 1 of 10
Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating this offseason a contract-crowdsourcing project, the idea being to...
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Trusting Blue Jays Closer Roberto Osuna
In this year’s postseason, relievers have received attention based on when (or if) they have entered the game. For the Toronto Blue Jays and closer Roberto Osuna, there were questions a week ago...
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Contract Crowdsourcing 2016-17: Day 2 of 10
Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating this offseason a contract-crowdsourcing project, the idea being to...
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The Indians’ Pitching Was Bound to Be Underrated
I don’t think anyone expected that. Sure, the Indians always had a chance against the Red Sox, and having a chance means a shot at a series win, but no one would’ve forecast the Indians to move on with...
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Job Posting: Miami Marlins Baseball Analytics Intern
Position: Miami Marlins Baseball Analytics Intern Location: Miami Description: The Baseball Analytics Intern will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and research of...
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The Unexpected, Expected Anthony Rizzo Approach
After witnessing the lengths to which Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants went in attacking Yoenis Cespedes‘ weak spot in the National League Wild Card play-in game, the natural progression...
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Did Joe Maddon Get Too Cute in Game 3?
It should be said that it’s players who win and lose baseball games. Jake Arrieta, Ty Blach, Kris Bryant, Madison Bumgarner, Aroldis Chapman, and Conor Gillaspie: all had a greater impact than Chicago...
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John Lackey Versus Lefties in 2016
The 2015 season represented the worst of John Lackey‘s career in terms of facing left-handed batters. He rectified that split this year, which is probably just because the balls bounced differently....
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FanGraphs After Dark Chat – 10/11/16
9:01 Michelle: I love the annual! Is there an official release date yet? 9:02 Paul Swydan: Hi everybody! 9:02 Paul Swydan: The Annual is slated for release at some point in mid-November. 9:03 Matt:...
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The One Way I’ll Second Guess Bruce Bochy
This probably has to be said up front; Bruce Bochy has historically done a masterful job of running his pitching staff in the postseason. It’s one of the main reasons — well, along with Madison...
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Zach Britton Wasn’t Even the AL’s Best Reliever
Zach Britton has recently found himself at the forefront of baseball consciousness for a lot reasons, mostly positive, some negative, albeit through no fault of his own. He had a supremely excellent...
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Contract Crowdsourcing 2016-17: Day 3 of 10
Free agency begins five days after the end of the World Series. As in other recent offseasons, FanGraphs is once again facilitating this offseason a contract-crowdsourcing project, the idea being to...
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Travis Shaw: A Streaky Hitter Addresses Slumps
Travis Shaw was a dangerous hitter early in the season. Heading into Memorial Day weekend, the Red Sox third baseman was slashing .302/.365/.527. He had seven home runs — and a firm hold on a position...
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