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• Yankees' Domingo German Apologizes, Vowing to be 'Different Person'
  The Yankees pitcher, who was suspended for 81 games over a domestic violence incident, addressed the news media for the first time since returning to the team.
  - 7 hours ago, 25 Feb 21, 3:26am -
• Why Baseball Is Obsessed With the Book 'Thinking, Fast and Slow'
  A psychology book by a Nobel Prize-winning author has become a must-read in front offices. It is changing the sport.
  - 19 hours ago, 24 Feb 21, 3:51pm -
• With Help from M.L.B., Baseball Returns at Xavier University of Louisiana
  In a sport with declining participation from Black Americans, Xavier University of Louisiana returned to the field on Tuesday for its first intercollegiate baseball game since 1960.
  - 1 day ago, 24 Feb 21, 5:17am -
• New York Sports Entering a Promising Era
  After two decades of frustration and incompetence broken up by an occasional championship (thanks, Giants), the region’s sports teams all appear headed in the right direction.
  - 2 days ago, 23 Feb 21, 4:35pm -
• Kevin Mather Resigns as Mariners President
  In saying the quiet parts out loud, Kevin Mather inflamed tension between the players’ union and teams. He resigned, but his words will resonate.
  - 2 days ago, 23 Feb 21, 2:22am -
• The Mets Prioritized Depth Over Big Signings This Off-Season
  An off-season of high expectations yielded a drastically improved roster, even if Trevor Bauer and George Springer signed elsewhere.
  - 5 days ago, 20 Feb 21, 12:25am -
• The Padres Truly Commit to Fernando Tatis Jr.
  In a sport plagued by indifference and frugality, San Diego asserted itself by locking up a 22-year-old superstar shortstop with a 14-year, $340 million contract.
  - 6 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 7:35pm -
• Baseball Works to Confront Its Treatment of Women
  Recent incidents have served as a “wake-up call” for the sport, leading to an update to its harassment and discrimination policy.
  - 6 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 11:42pm -
• A New Era of Million Dollar Sports Trading Cards Is Here
  As prices soar in the high-end collectibles market, cards of stars like Mike Trout and James are in the same discussion as those of Honus Wagner and Mickey Mantle.
  - 7 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 9:36pm -
• Tim Tebow Retires From Baseball
  The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback turned Mets minor leaguer has ended his unlikely run at being a two-sport athlete.
  - 7 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 1:57am -
• Yankees’ Optimism Relies on Offense and the Law of Averages
  After four straight years of being eliminated by a team that went on to the World Series, Manager Aaron Boone is looking to get his team “over that last hump.”
  - 7 days ago, 17 Feb 21, 10:48pm -

Baseball Prospectus

From Deep Right Field

• MLB Record For Consecutive Wins By A Team
  - The MLB record for consecutive wins by a team in a season is a record set by the National League’s New York Giants in 1916. They won 26 games in a row. The Oakland A’s have the American League record, established in 2002 with 20 consecutive v…
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• MLB Record For Consecutive Losses By A Team
  - Since 1893, the MLB record for consecutive losses by a team is held by the National League’s Cleveland franchise with 24 in 1899. The American League record for most consecutive team losses (since 1893) is held by the 1988 Baltimore Orioles wit…
  - 12 Feb 13, 1:00pm -
• Best Defensive Third Basemen
  - It is important to remember that there are fewer third basemen in the Hall of Fame than any other position. The position has traditionally been looked at as a corner power-hitting place in the lineup. Therefore, trying to find a good power hitter…
  - 10 Feb 13, 2:05pm -
• Christy Mathewson: The Christian Gentleman
  
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• 200 Walk Seasons
  - Nolan Ryan and Amos Rusie, both famous for high 90s+ fastballs (and faster!), are the only two pitchers to have 2 seasons since 1893 with 200+ walks. Rusie gave up 218 walks in 1893–which is the record. He also walked 200 batters in 1894. Ryan…
  - 2 Dec 12, 12:15pm -
• 30 Game Winners: Lefties
  - Only three left-handers have ever won 30+ games in a season since 1893. The fine thrower Frank Killen of the National League’s Pittsburgh franchise won 36 games in 1893 and 30 games in 1896. And, the ace of the Philadelphia Athletics, Lefty Gro…
  - 1 Dec 12, 2:51pm -
• Rube Waddell: The First American League Ace
  - In the early part of the 20th century, baseball fans came out in droves to watch “Rube strike ’em out!” Yes, Rube Waddell was the new American League’s star pitcher. He was a flame-throwing strikeout ace–and he was really something to s…
  - 25 Nov 12, 7:06pm -
• Hit-By-Pitch Records
  - Joe McGinnity, one of the better pitchers around the turn of the 20th century, while with the National League’s Brooklyn franchise, set the Major League record for hitting batters with a pitch–with a total of 40 in 1900. These totals are sinc…
  - 18 Nov 12, 12:28pm -
• Rookie Strikeout Records (VIDEO)
  - Since 1893, the best strikeout total for a rookie pitcher is listed as Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets who in 1984 struck out 276 batters. Second on this list is the great Herb Score who struck out 245 batters for Cleveland in 1955. Hideo Nomo…
  - 11 Nov 12, 5:20pm -
• Most RBIs In A Season By A Rookie
  - The record for most RBIs in a season by a rookie is held by the iconic Ted Williams (Red Sox) in 1939 with 145. Second on this list of rookie RBI seasons is another Red Sox player, Walt Dropo, who chalked up 144 RBIs in 1950. Only 4 other rookies…
  - 11 Nov 12, 12:00pm -

Baseball Reflections

• MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
  Turner Back in Blue The Dodgers are bringing back their third baseman, Justin Turner, inking the 36-year-old to a two-year, $34 million pact with a third-year team option. Los Angeles is trying to become the first back-to-back World Series champions…
  - 6 days ago, 19 Feb 21, 2:46am -
• 15 Baseball Twitter Accounts To Follow Today
  Who says that sports leagues can be on Twitter? Yes, there are many baseball Twitter accounts to choose from and follow. If you’re a big fan of baseball, or are just curious about the game, then check out these 15 baseball Twitter accounts – thos…
  - 7 days ago, 18 Feb 21, 2:25am -
• DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WINS 2021 CARIBBEAN WORLD SERIES
  
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• MLBPA snubs amended 2021 MLB season proposals
  We all know that the 2020 Major League Baseball season was complicated, and ahead of any further foreseeable difficulties that could disrupt the 2021 campaign, the MLB came up with a series of proposals for an adapted schedule. However, these have be…
  - 15 days ago, 10 Feb 21, 2:11am -
• Which MLB Teams Could Win the 2021 World Series?
  Despite the uncertainty that surrounded the 2020 MLB World Series, fans are gearing up for the upcoming season and carefully watching the offseason moves being made by various teams. This is because such moves have a massive impact on what players wi…
  - 32 days ago, 24 Jan 21, 12:21am -
• Top MLB Teams Heading into 2021
  
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• Biggest MLB Offseason Moves So Far
  While many incredible moments on the field during the Major League Baseball season make headlines, a lot of focus is put on the moves made in the offseason. This is because these signs and trades determine who will be coming back in the next season a…
  - 35 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 12:49am -
• 9 Must-Know Baseball Hitting Techniques For Beginners
  Ever found hitting a baseball intimidating? If this is your first time being a batter, then – first off – welcome! Second, hitting the ball is nothing to be scared of, as long as you have the know-how. Essentially, the batter must think on their…
  - 36 days ago, 20 Jan 21, 12:05am -
• 10 Baseball Gifts Ideas For Your Loved One
  It’s that time of the year again! Holiday shopping is in full swing; only this year, there are significantly fewer shoppers crowding the malls and shopping centers. 2020 has made many things challenging. However, gift shopping for your loved ones s…
  - 59 days ago, 28 Dec 20, 1:34am -
• The Evolution of the MLB’s Policy on CBD and Cannabis
  It’s known as “America’s pastime” for a reason: the MLB has often been a reflection of society itself, willing to adapt in the face of changing social policies. Across North America, the 21st century has ushered in an age of increasingly rela…
  - 65 days ago, 22 Dec 20, 2:08am -

Mister Baseball

Lady at the Bat

• After A Yankees Win, Some Personal News
  After their Odysseus-like experience last week, the Yankees finally made it to Kansas City Thursday. By the end of the weekend, they had righted the ship, having taken two out of three from the Royals. It was their eighth straight series win, somethi…
  - 20 May 18, 10:14pm -
• Yankees Complete 7-2 Home Stand, Capitol Awaits
  As Ken Singleton says, they won this series the hard way. After losing the first game on Friday night, the Yankees took the next two, giving them a 2-1 series win over Oakland, which completed a 7-2 home stand. They are still tied for first place wit…
  - 14 May 18, 12:24am -
• Yankees Lose But Recent Stretch is Beyond Impressive
  When the Yankees finished a home sweep of the Minnesota Twins on April 26th, their season record was 15-9. That home stand seemed to lift the Yanks from the early season doldrums. It ended with an  impressive eight wins. But the schedule was about…
  - 11 May 18, 7:48am -
• Yankees Beat Boston Again, Take Sole Possession Of First
  When Hanley Ramirez homered off Chad Green last night, I thought to myself, okay, the winning streak ends tonight.  I looked ahead to the next game, trying to think good thoughts about CC Sabathia.Shame on me.After a shockingly great performance by…
  - 10 May 18, 11:27am -
• Yankees Win Again, Grab Share Of First
  That's seven in a row. Their 16th win in 17 games. They are now tied for first place in the AL East--after being 7.5 games behind Boston as recently as April 20th.Who's "they?" The 2018 New York Yankees. Not the 1953 Yankees. Not the 1998 Yankees. Th…
  - 9 May 18, 11:47am -
• Rookies Lead Yankees To Sweep Of Indians
  Remember when the experts swore up and down that the Yankees would never field a team with two rookies (Andujar and Torres) on it?  Well, they were forced into it, but they did it nonetheless. And it's been working.I remember trying to get the nickn…
  - 7 May 18, 8:35am -
• Ninth Inning Rally Caps Yankees Successful Road Trip
  I have to admit I didn't want to see this road trip come at the time it did. Three games against the Angels at Anaheim and four in Houston to follow seemed like a daunting task. But maybe not that bad. Thinking we could see the Yankees go 3-4 or 4-3…
  - 4 May 18, 10:51am -
• Yankees Win As Sevy Goes Distance, Stanton Goes Yard Twice
  Should we call them the S & S Boys?David Cone joked that the rest of the team didn't have to get off the bus, because Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Severino took care of business all by themselves last night.On a warm Houston night, the roof at Minute M…
  - 3 May 18, 11:19am -

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