Listing (not calculating—oh goodness not calculating) all the probabilities that go into the “right” decision with sending Jake Marisnick from third in the ninth, then thinking about how it actually probably works (last night’s recap, today’s preview).
Is Rob Manfred in League With the Sun?
There is a non-zero chance that Rob Manfred once made a deal with a solar demon.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, June 16th
Paolo Espino and, separately, Sahlen Field.
They Let Joe Kelly Bat Again
Also, big news on the hair front.
Today’s Best Bet: Tuesday, June 15th
Lance McCullers returns from the IL.
Alec Mills Has Thrown a No-Hitter in 25% of His Last Four Starts
Let’s set expectations way too high.
Andrew Chafin: Five Tool Player?
We’re sixty percent of the way there.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, June 14th
Don’t write off Braxton Garrett, believe in Dinelson Lamet, and holy heck the Phillies look kind of great.
The Cubs Are Beating Expectations. They’re Also Raising Them.
The more the Cubs win, the more they can be expected to win going forward.
Tonight Wouldn’t Be a Knockout Blow, But as Far as June Goes…
Sweeps are fun. A sweep tonight would be fun.
The Cardinals Miss Joe Kelly
Millions in the St. Louis metro wonder what might have been.
Today’s Best Bet: Saturday, June 12th
Grabbing a Dodgers future while it’s available.
Wrigley Field: Yesterday’s Happiest Place on Earth
What a day.
Today’s Best Bet: Friday, June 11th
We aren’t asking much of the Pirates.
Alright, We’ll Talk About Anthony Rizzo and the Vaccine
Reasonable reactions to this morning’s news vary. Here’s ours, alongside today’s preview.
Birthday Boy Joe Kelly Threw a Scoreless Inning Last Night
Our man is dealing.
Is There a Good Video Out There of Starlin Castro and Ando En La Versace?
I can’t find it.
The Blake Snell Trade Is Working Well for the Rays
*ducks*