Call it a Cubs Comeback

5 minute read

Published: August 29, 2024

The Chicago Cubs Are On Fire: Can They Keep the Momentum Going?

Not enough people are talking about how hot the Chicago Cubs are right now. The Chicago Cubs are absolutely on fire right now! Over the past week, they’ve been hitting the ball like it’s nobody’s business, and it’s showing in the stats. With a team batting average of .333, they’re averaging more than 10 runs per game. That’s right—10 runs per game! The closest team in terms of runs during this stretch is the Detroit Tigers, but they’re trailing the Cubs by a whopping 29 runs. The Cubs have racked up an incredible 73 runs in just 7 games.

Selecting MLB All-Stars Based on First-Half Statistics

18 minute read

Published: July 03, 2024

Each year, MLB fans vote over multiple weeks to determine who should start in the All-Star Game. This year, the voting process occurs in two phases. In the first phase, fans vote for every position, including designated hitters. The top overall vote-receiver in both leagues is granted an automatic starting spot at their position. The rest of the positions advance to the final phase, where fans vote on the top two players at each position to secure a starting spot in the All-Star Game. For outfielders, there are three spots, so six players advance to phase two.

Has Cleveland Created A ‘Wind-Powered’ Long Ball Haven With Their Recent Stadium Renovations?

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Published: June 24, 2024

During the offseason preceding the 2024 season, the Cleveland Guardians decided to undertake a series of renovations across the stadium. One major change involved the upper deck of seats in right field, which was revamped to create a new group outing space. This renovation involved removing old walls and seats, transitioning to a more open and social layout with increased access to concession stands

Ronald Acuña Jr.’s Recent Struggles Explained

6 minute read

Published: May 24, 2024

As a fantasy owner of Ronald Acuña Jr. for 2 of the last 3 seasons, I must say it has been quite fun. However, when I selected Acuña with the 1.1 pick in the draft this year, I thought I would be receiving a top 10 player at worst. So far, he has been around the 100 ranking as he struggles to return to superstar form. With all of his recent struggles, I have pondered trading him. Today, we will dive into what he has been struggling with and how he can return to the MVP player he was a season ago.

Swinging Too Hard?

3 minute read

Published: May 19, 2024

This year, the MLB has implemented new bat-tracking technology using a Hawk-Eye system which utilizes 12 cameras positioned around each MLB stadium that capture publicly available data. It offers unique insight into why some hitters may be better than others including bat speed to the sweet spot at contact.

2023 NL Divisional Series MVP

1 minute read

Published: October 09, 2023

The player of the week in the NLDS was Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies. Many would argue Nick Castellanos, but the confidence and momentum Bryce provided throughout proved to be too much for the Braves to handle.
After game 2 of the series, Orlando Arcia made comments about Harper being doubled up at first base to end the game. During game 3 with the series tied at one apiece, Harper hit 2 home runs and made sure to let Arcia know by staring him down and letting him hear it. After this, the Phillies never looked back with massive amounts of momentum playing behind a hostile home crowd and taking the series 3-1. Harper finished the series 6-13 at the plate with another 5 walks. He scored 5 times and added 5 RBI. Three of each of those came from a home run.

2023 AL Divisional Series MVP

1 minute read

Published: October 09, 2023

The player of the week in the ALDS was Yordan Alvarez slugging at a historic rate. The Alvarez-Abreu punch in the Astros lineup proved to be too much for the Twins as either player could’ve been named the Player of the Week. However, Yordan is slugging at an all-time high percentage through the first series, and it is going to be very interesting to see if he can keep it up. His SLG % sits at 1.313 through 4 games in the 2023 playoffs after accumulating 4 home runs and 2 doubles along with a single in only 16 official at-bats.

2023 Wild Card Series MVP

1 minute read

Published: October 04, 2023

He may only be a rookie, but he hasn’t been rattled by the bright lights of the playoffs. This week, Corbin Carroll proved to be the most impactful player for his team in the Wild Card round. He batted 4-7 with a double, a homer, and another 2 walks.