Ben Zobrist’s Kind of Decent Start
This post was written by Jesse Sakstrup. With a batting average flirting with the Mendoza line, those who drafted Ben Zobrist are probably a bit annoyed with his performance so far. Putting batting average aside, he is still on pace for 20 home runs and 17 stolen bases. And putting fantasy value aside, he is […]
Recap of B-Mets/ Thunder weekend series
Most NY baseball fans were focused on the Yankees/ Mets series over the weekend. Of course, the Yankees finished off a three game sweep over the Mets with a walk-off 5-4 win in the bottom of the 9th inning on Sunday. I attended all three games in Trenton between the Thunder and the Mets. It […]
Little League Baseball Scorekeeping
Have you ever been asked to do the scorekeeping for your kids’ team at a little league baseball game? Maybe it’s one game or maybe it’s the whole season. Either way, were you totally confused when you got the book and looked inside to see that it wasn’t necessarily what you were thinking? If this […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 9
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Aroldis Chapman vaults into the number one position this week despite allowing his first earned run of the season on Thursday night. The “Cuban Missile” has struck out an amazing 54 […]
Phil Mickelson to get involved with potential Padres ownership group
This guest post was provided to us by Chris Edwards of just sports & just us via FeedCrossing. Phil Mickelson is trying to get into the ownership game. Mickelson is reportedly putting up some of his own money to get involved with a group trying to buy the San Diego Padres. The Padres are Mickelson’s […]
Hot Stuff: Fantasy Baseball Players to Consider Adding
Keeping tabs on which players are hot can help when it comes to adding to your team from free agents or the waiver wire in your fantasy baseball league. The following players are available in the majority of fantasy leagues and have been on a hot streak over the past week: Justin Smoak (SEATTLE) – […]
Josh Beckett’s Turnaround Not Surprising
This article was written by Dan Benton of Sports Media 101. He was the poster boy for the fried chicken and beer shenanigans in the clubhouse that embarrassingly became public after last season’s Red Sox meltdown. He was crushed in Boston after he allegedly golfed on his off day during a week he was supposed […]
Baseball Pitching Tips: How You Will Benefit By Being Unpredictable!
Let’s switch sports to football, but just for a second. I thoroughly enjoy it when a quarterback throws a “bomb” for a touchdown on first down. The reason for the successful “bomb” is usually that it was unpredictable and most likely the defense was looking for a running play. I think you know where we’re […]
Contract Extensions: The Good, the Bad, and the Questionable
Free agent signings might get all of the attention during the offseason, but it is often the mid-contract extensions that help build championship-caliber teams. Through April 26th, 39 players received extensions this year (MLB.com), and there will surely be more as spring turns into summer. However, clubs often overvalue one hot season and misjudge a […]
What’s Wrong With Adrian Gonzalez?
This is a guest post by Dan Benton of Sports Media 101. In the last 30 seasons plus, only four other Red Sox players have accomplished a season that was comparable to Adrian Gonzalez’s first season in Boston, where he hit .338 and smashed 27 home runs. In order, the players who had seasons of hitting at least […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 8
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Justin Verlander retains the number one F12 Rating despite having a mediocre outing (6IP 5ER) against the Boston Red Sox. The 2011 AL Cy Young award winner currently holds a 31.937 […]
Rangers Sign Roy Oswalt, Will He Help?
This guest post was written by Erik Voldness from The Blog That Boredom Built. Rangers Sign Roy Oswalt, Will He Help? Yesterday Gerry Fraley of the Dallas Morning News reported that the Rangers had signed starting pitcher Roy Oswalt for about $4.25MM for the rest of the season. It had been reported for months that Oswalt […]
PITCHf/x, QuesTec, and HBO
This guest post was written by C. Sven Jenkins PITCHf/x, QuesTec, and HBO Back in 2002 I met umpire Mark Hirschbeck. He informed me that even though baseball used QuesTec to rate umpires, the information from the findings would never be knowledge for the entire baseball world to see. Hirschbeck, arguing with Scott Brosius QuesTec […]
On the Offensive: Why Hitters are More Valuable then Pitchers in Fantasy Baseball
When it comes to building your fantasy baseball team, either at the draft or in-season, there is one very valuable piece of information to keep in mind: hitters are ALWAYS more valuable than pitchers. Keep this in mind at the draft table and when it comes to trades. That being said, your particular fantasy baseball league will […]
The Orioles are Flying High, but How Long Before Their Wings Get Clipped?
Want to know something that is scarier than any horror movie currently in theaters? The 2012 American League East. As of May 27th, all teams had winning percentages of .500 or above, as well as positive, double-digit run differentials. What’s even scarier is that the Baltimore Orioles (the long-time cellar dwellers) are still leading the […]
Happy Memorial Day!
This being Memorial Day, I thought it would be best to introduce those of you who are not familiar with the site, Baseball in Wartime! I’ve always wanted to write my own write up on MLB players who served our country in times of war, but I have yet to complete this project…maybe someday! This […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 7
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Justin Verlander retains the number one F12 Rating after nearly pitching his 3rd career no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 2011 American League Cy Young Award winner currently holds a 32.413 […]
Peavy, Dunn back to former glory
McDonald’s has become a dynasty because of consistency. When you walk into one of the fast-food giant’s restaurants in Seattle, it is going to be pretty much the same fare you are going to get at a drive-through in Tampa. That same type of consistency is what the Chicago White Sox thought they were getting […]
Baseball Tips On Hitting: Your Baseball Hitting Style Belongs To You Only!
Your baseball hitting style is what you do at the plate before you swing the bat and baseball hitting mechanics are what you do when you are actually swinging the bat. If a coach wants to help you improve your baseball hitting mechanics, that’s one thing. But your very personal hitting style is an entirely […]
Angst in the ’Pen: Why It’s Time to Reconsider the Modern Bullpen
At a recent family meal, I became embroiled in a baseball debate with my uncle. A staunch Yankee fan like myself, he stated that Mariano Rivera was the Yankees’ best pitcher prior to his freak ACL injury, emphasizing Mo’s unparalleled success in the postseason. While I have nothing but respect for the all-time saves leader, […]
You Can Now Play Fantasy Baseball Daily on Baseball Reflections
For those fans of daily Fantasy Baseball, you can now play here on one of our pages on Baseball Reflections thanks to our new partnership with FanSaloon.com! Feel free to challenge me or any of our other writers. It’s free to join a 10 team game and the winner has a chance to join a monthly […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 6
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Justin Verlander regains the number one F12 Rating after pitching his latest masterpiece 7IP/ 2H/ 1ER/ 1BB/ 8K against the Oakland Athletics. The 2011 American League Cy Young Award winner holds […]
Part-Timers: Fantasy Baseball Players You May Have Missed
When looking for players to fill your fantasy baseball roster from free agency or the waiver wire in your league, one of the first things many owners look for is performance, and rightly so. If a player is receiving every day playing time, he is more likely to help your fantasy team, after all, right? […]
Would The Mets Consider Trading For A Reliever?
The answer to this question seems obvious; no. However, even after Frank Francisco got credit for a “save” in the Mets 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, it seems like it will be a matter of time before somebody else will be protecting 9th inning leads in Queens. Francisco gave up a run, two hits […]
MoneyStats top 5 players at each position
Here are the top 5 players at each position separated by League according to the MoneyStats Player Rater. We use an exclusive formula to rate each player according to their MoneyStats Value. To view our complete Player Rating System including exclusive Splits for Starting Pitchers, please join us at www.moneystats.net. Click on the […]
Book Review: Starting and Closing
Not many players in the history of baseball had as unpredictable a career as John Smoltz. Usually a starting pitcher stays such throughout his career, or if a player becomes a dominant closer one year, it is impossible to change them from that role. Smoltz would be the ultimate exception to this rule. In short, […]
Josh Hamilton’s Home Run Derby: Legit or Lucky?
With two Silver Sluggers and an Most Valuable Player award, the Texas Rangers’ Josh Hamilton has always been one of baseball’s elite, but his on-field injuries and off-the-field substances have limited his potential throughout his career. However, you’ve probably heard that 2012 is a completely different story. Through his first 30 games, the Rangers’ outfielder […]
Are the 2012 Phillies starting to resemble the 2009 Mets?
I know this is a crazy thought. And perhaps it is too early to make this assumption. A couple of things the 2012 Philadelphia Phillies have that the 2009 New York Mets did not was starting pitching. Going back to 2009, the Mets had a staff led by Johan Santana and a younger Mike Pelfrey. […]
Factor 12 Leaders: Week 5
The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com. (1) Jered Weaver retains the current top spot on the Factor12 Top12 in 2012 with a 32.589 rating. The Los Angeles Angels right-hander continues to pitch superb baseball compiling a 1.60 ERA […]
Why Adrian Gonzalez Isn’t Hitting for Power
A midst the massive failure that is the Boston Red Sox from the Fall of 2011 and though this point in the 2012 season, there have been a lot of fingers pointed and opinions formed. One point I heard being discussed on a Boston sports talk radio show over the weekend was asking why Adrian […]
