They have the star power. They have Joe Girardi. Do they have what it takes to make a postseason run?
Analysis
5 stars of 2019 who will disappoint in 2020
Entropy is unavoidable. In a world as disordered as ours, some stars will inevitably underperform their 2019 seasons. Here are a few to keep in mind:
Grading the Extensions signed in the 2019 Offseason
Armed with one year’s worth of hindsight, M-SABR’s Yuki Mori grades the extensions signed in the 2018 offseason.
Checking in with the Enhanced Quality Start: A 2018 Recap
M-SABR graduate advisor Kyle Kumbier is back at it again. See his improved pitching statistics in action as he reflects on the 2018 season.
Club-Friendly Contracts: The Best Players Who Aren’t Cashing In (Part I: AL East)
Which players give you the best (or not so great) bang for your buck?
Major League Mythbusters: Assessing MLB Draft Performance Over Time
If there’s something strange, and the data could (explain). Who you gonna call?
Wearable Tech Debate: Coming Soon to (Home) Theaters Near You
There are two major changes coming in baseball, and maybe sooner than you think.
Enhancing the Quality Start
M-SABR graduate advisor Kyle Kumbier takes a thoroughly-researched deep dive into improving the Quality Start.
Fluke or Fixture? Assessing 2018’s Breakout Stars
Co-President Zane Harding analyzes the staying power of 2018’s five biggest breakout stars: Trevor Bauer, Eddie Rosario, Patrick Corbin, J.T. Realmuto, and Matt Chapman.
The Opener is the Next Huge Advantage in Major League Baseball
Sergio Romo is one of the first relievers to ever start both games in the same weekend. He won’t be the last.