Month: October 2024
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Mike Marshall And The Oddest Cy Young Ever

The article highlights Mike Marshall’s remarkable 1974 season, where he set a record by pitching in 106 games without starting, winning the Cy Young, challenging current relief pitchers’ valuation.
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Dream Weaver: The Birth Of A Star (Finally)

By Josh Bookbinder Luke Weaver was supposed to be here, but he also wasn’t supposed to be here. It doesn’t make sense, but it’s right. He’s Supposed To Be Here A decade ago, Weaver was a first-round pick of the Cardinals coming off of incredibly impressive sophomore and junior seasons…
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Do Polar Bears Heat Up In The Cold? On The Nature Of MLB Playoffs

The blog post emphasizes the unpredictability of baseball, especially during the playoffs, where human elements often override statistical analysis. It illustrates how teams focus on merely reaching the postseason because anything can happen, underscoring the contrast between regular season metrics and the magic of October, where facts can become irrelevant.
