Aroldis Chapman's late-30s run can all be explained by one stat
Aroldis Chapman turned 37 and decided to be the best pitcher he's ever been. And one stat (pitch) explains it all: it's the sinker.
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Mets’ Bo Bichette has statistically been one of the five unluckiest hitters in baseball, according to one important stat – sportingnews.com
Mets’ Bo Bichette has statistically been one of the five unluckiest hitters in baseball, according to one important stat sportingnews.com
The White Sox are MLB's hottest offense, and national media is finally noticing
The White Sox lead baseball in nearly every major offensive category over the past month.
Jackson Merrill Update: Padres Remove Outfielder From Lineup Before Brewers Game
The San Diego Padres removed Jackson Merrill from the lineup.
Orioles’ Taylor Ward makes franchise history thanks to his uniquely patient eye
The Baltimore Orioles are in action this afternoon against the visiting Athletics, and some team history was made in the process. Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward, who is playing in his first year with the organization after being acquired via trade from the Los Angeles Angels, was walked for the 40th time this season. In fact, […] The post Orioles’ Taylor Ward makes franchise history thanks to his uniquely patient eye appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ridiculous stat shows why Yankees haven’t called up Spencer Jones to MLB – sportingnews.com
Ridiculous stat shows why Yankees haven’t called up Spencer Jones to MLB sportingnews.com
Mariners' Luis Castillo's Statcast numbers make his problems look long-term – sportingnews.com
Mariners' Luis Castillo's Statcast numbers make his problems look long-term sportingnews.com
The lousy numbers behind Rafael Devers’ MLB-worst flop to begin 2026 season
The San Francisco Giants are looking for solid production this season from slugger Rafael Devers. Devers has so far failed to deliver those eye-popping stats. “People haven’t talked about him as much as other disappointing players, but he has the worst fWAR in baseball, a strikeout rate over 30 percent, and only two home runs […] The post The lousy numbers behind Rafael Devers’ MLB-worst flop to begin 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How Yankees' Ben Rice has been best first baseman in MLB this season – sportingnews.com
How Yankees' Ben Rice has been best first baseman in MLB this season sportingnews.com
Pirates Announce Oneil Cruz Update After Removal From Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates removed outfielder Oneil Cruz from the lineup.
Tigers' Kevin McGonigle is putting up Joe DiMaggio-esque numbers so far this year – sportingnews.com
Tigers' Kevin McGonigle is putting up Joe DiMaggio-esque numbers so far this year sportingnews.com
Mets are MLB's worst-hitting team against fastballs amid 12 game losing streak – sportingnews.com
Mets are MLB's worst-hitting team against fastballs amid 12 game losing streak sportingnews.com
There’s an unexpected problem that’s contributing to Yankees’ uneven start
The are hitting just .160 with six homers against lefties.
Blue Jays Fans Best Chance to Catch HR Ball Revealed by Study
Toronto Blue Jays fan have a good chance of catching a home run ball at one specific section of Rogers Centre, a study revealed. The post Blue Jays Fans Best Chance to Catch HR Ball Revealed by Study appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Jordan Walker and 5 players proving spring training stats should not be trusted
As fun as spring training can be to watch, Jordan Walker and several other players are proving that statistics from those meaningless games can't be taken seriously.
10 active baseball players who can join the 500 Home Run Club
The 500 Home Run Club might be the most prestigious statistical club in all of sports. It's rarer for someone to join it today than it once was, but there are a few players who are on the trajectory.
Pirates’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season
Few early-season storylines for the Pittsburgh Pirates are as jarring as Marcell Ozuna’s. The club has opened the 2026 season with a 7–4 record, backed by a lineup producing with consistency and power. Yet amid that success sits a glaring contradiction, a veteran designated hitter providing almost nothing at the plate. Through the opening stretch, […] The post Pirates’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wrigley Field’s wind has a massive effect on scoring, according to data
The numbers show how dramatically wind direction reshapes scoring at Wrigley.
Buy or Sell: Jordan Walker, Chase DeLauter and more MLB breakouts in progress
Jordan Walker and Chase DeLauter put up historic numbers in opening weekend. Before you buy in, here's what the minor league data says about who's real and who got lucky.
Yankees’ Aaron Judge Slapped With Ominous ‘Stain’ Warning
The New York Yankees opened up their 2026 MLB season with a dominant 7-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, superstar outfielder Aaron Judge went 0-for-5 in the win.Judge going hitless in the season opener marks the first time in his career of doing so.Entering the 2026 campaign, Judge and the […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Judge Slapped With Ominous ‘Stain’ Warning appeared first on Heavy Sports.