For decades, we as baseball fans have understandably wondered how much of spring training truly matters. In fairness, that applies to all sports; we should never forget that the 2008 Detroit Lions ...
A few days ago, I took a microscope and a fine comb to some Cactus League stats for the San Francisco Giants hitters. Today it’s time to do the same thing, except for the pitchers. The goal is simple: ...
MLB fans know spring training stats can be misleading, but this year’s examples prove just how little they mean for the regular season. Jordan Walker’s dismal spring numbers were overshadowed by a ...
I know a lot of fantasy baseball pundits say it's a mistake to put any emphasis on spring training stats, but I can't help it. I'm always looking for outliers, extreme stats that might signal a ...
Easily one of the top standouts for the Atlanta Braves in spring training has been Mike Yastrzemski. He got the day off on Tuesday, but that isn't due to lack of performance. The further you look into ...
The Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton shows power but health remains key for the team's 2026 hopes. Control issues for a high-profile pitcher could signal bigger problems beyond spring ERA. Performance ...