A Twelve Spies moment for Oregon, an existential battle in Ames, and four fun football games—plus how all this affects the playoff race.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, September 10th
Robbie Ray’s recent run, Chris Sale/Covid and the pennant race, and some light hedging on the division side of things.
Are the Cubs Figuring Things Out?
The Cubs have been playing well.
Could Texas A&M Make the Playoff with No Ranked Wins?
The Aggies aren’t likely to beat anybody all that good. They could still be a playoff contender.
Today’s Best Bet: Thursday, September 9th
The Blue Jays are back in this.
Is the Big 12 Getting Better or Worse at Basketball?
If the Big 12 expands as reported, what does it mean for men’s basketball?
The Predictive Relationship Between wOBA and xwOBA
xwOBA is questionably predictive.
Today’s Best Bet: Wednesday, September 8th
Atlanta’s in a good place.
Like Many Cubs Hitters of His Time, Willson Contreras Has Never Gotten Better
Willson Contreras’s offensive production has diminished when it should have boomed.
Do Jerry Dipoto’s Players Still Hate Him for the Graveman/Toro Trade?
The 2021 Seattle Mariners and the question of chemistry.
Frank Schwindel Is Hitting Like a Triple Crown Contender
Secretariat the Tank.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, September 7th
Paolo Espino’s one of baseball’s best stories, and is Blake Snell back?
Today’s Best Bet: Monday, September 6th
A two-pronged approach, I guess.
The Cubs Keep Rocking
Frank Schwindel, possibly not mortal.
The Tank Keeps Rolling: Frank Schwindel Wins the Cubs Another One
Frank!
How Concerning Are Iowa State’s Northern Iowa Struggles?
The negative spin, the positive spin, and reasonable expectations following Iowa State’s lackluster opener.
Clemson Wasn’t Ready. Because They Didn’t Need to Be Ready.
Clemson would have preferred a win. But they didn’t *need* one.
Michael Hermosillo Makes His Case
A great day yesterday for the Chicago Cubs.