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An Elegy for David Ross, the Greatest Backup Catcher of His Generation

A career-long second-stringer gets his due. Source

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Coming Up Clutch

Who turns up the talent most when the heat is on? Source

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The Physics of Statcast Errors

It's a top-notch scientific data collection system, but even it has its blind spots. Source

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Major League Spending Trends: The Draft Bonus Pool

Teams are getting around the CBA's signing bonus limit. Why and how? Source

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It’s The Hardball Times Baseball Annual 2017!

Taking an inside look at the contents of this year's book, as well as some select story excerpts. Source

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Scouting the Minors Pitch by Pitch: Swinging Strike %

If a pitcher can make 'em swing and miss in the minors, what does that say about his potential major league success? Source

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Goodbye to All Them: The Players Who Quietly Retired in 2016

A salute to baseball retirees who didn't get much of one when they stepped away. Source

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Pop Culture and the Pastime: Wes Parker Meets Greg Brady

Looking into the post-playing career of a Dodgers first baseman. Source

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Research Notebook: Acquiring NCAA Baseball Stats with R

The latest installment turns to the amateur level. Source

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The Pyramid Rating System’s All-Time Cincinnati Reds

The best team you can make from baseball's oldest team. Source

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