During the 2014 World Series I had the idea to rank Game 7’s by average leverage, which is just a measure of how important or stressful the average at-bat was. Apparently, the same day I [READ MORE]
By most any measure, the Atlanta Braves bullpen has had a terrible performance in 2015. The collection of rookies, castoffs, and grizzled veterans have combined for a 4.81 ERA, which ranks 30th in baseball. If, [READ MORE]
Thanks to the excellent baseballsavant.com, some Statcast data is finally starting to accumulate. Go over there, look through their stats. It’s good stuff. I’m focusing on their batted ball leaderboard. Looking at players which Statcast [READ MORE]
It’s no secret that the Falcons needed a running back. With the departure of Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers, the team entered the draft with only 2014 4th round pick Devonta Freeman and deep threat [READ MORE]
With their 2nd round pick, the Falcons selected LSU cornerback Jalen Collins. Collins is a polarizing prospect for several reasons, but there is no doubt about his raw talent. There’s considerable upside to his game, [READ MORE]
It was the most obvious need in the draft. Everyone knew the Falcons needed an edge rusher. If you’re taking the time to find your way to a little-visited corner of the internet to read [READ MORE]
There’s never too much to glean from Opening Day. With the Braves, despite all the offseason changes, many things were familiar on Monday in Miami. Julio Teheran pitched really well. Andrelton Simmons displayed defensive wizardry. [READ MORE]
With all apologies to Bruce Buffer…”Itttt’ssssssss Tiiiiimmmmmeeee!”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irFtTYP-H6I It’s been a while since I last wrote about the Braves. Part of it is because I entered the busy part of my work year, dealing with [READ MORE]
Ev’rybody’s in despair Ev’ry girl and boy But when Quinn the Eskimo gets here Ev’rybody’s gonna jump for joy Come all without, come all within You’ll see nothing like the mighty Quinn Tom Brady just [READ MORE]
Just weeks away from Spring Training, it’s time to delve into the projections. While FanGraphs crawls toward the ZiPs finish line and Baseball Prospectus’ initial PECOTA projections were fun but shallow (the real fun of [READ MORE]
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