The 2018 Atlanta Braves took the National League East by storm. Will the 2019 squad follow up that success in a fiercely competitive division?
Zane Harding
M-Sabermetric All-Stars: The O-Swing% All-Star Team
In its triumphant 2018 return, the M-Sabermetric All-Star series dives into all things plate discipline, highlighting the MLB positional leaders in O-Swing%.
2018 Off-Season Preview: AL Central
Today, we continue our off-season preview series with a look at the AL Central. After a historically abysmal year for the division, the off-season brings some potential excitement for the teams looking to bounce back in 2019. A partial rebuild… Read More ›
A Presidental Debate: The M-SABR All-Stars – National League
National League Max and Zane tackle the 2018 All-Star rosters, disregarding all Staff input as per usual, and oftentimes rebuking the actual rosters. Stats as of July 9, 2018. Max: The rosters have been released and since we vehemently disagree… Read More ›
A Presidential Debate: The M-SABR All-Stars – American League
M-SABR Co-Presidents Max and Zane tackle the 2018 AL All-Star roster, disregarding all staff input as per usual.
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.
2018 Season Preview: World Series Predictions
With Opening Day only two days away, M-SABR staff members share their Playoff and, most importantly, World Series predictions. We hope you like the Yankees!
2018 Season Preview: Atlanta Braves
The Braves farm is extremely talented, but is the team ready for contention in 2018?
MLB Free Agency: Cubs Sign Darvish to 6-Year/$126M Deal, take a calculated risk
By Zane Harding The Cubs made a huge splash Saturday afternoon, inking All-Star pitcher Yu Darvish to a long-term contract. The 6-Year/$126M deal has a $21M AAV and is the biggest contract signed in this unprecedently slow off-season. By committing… Read More ›