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140th issue.
The Bears dominate the NFL Draft with Caleb Williams and a standout draft class. Toronto Blue Jays face fantasy challenges amid struggles, particularly highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Davis Schneider, and George Springer. Baseball sees a notable drop in home run rates, prompting analysis on potential causes. Ex-players make a comeback in MLB's GM roles, reshaping the league's executive landscape. NHL playoff predictions and team ratings anticipate the Stanley Cup champion for the 2023-24 season.
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This Week's Lineup
2024 SIS NFL Draft Team Grades
The Bears had the No. 1 overall pick in Caleb Williams and the No. 1 overall draft class.
Don’t Panic Yet Over These Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays' recent struggles, despite a strong lineup, have led to fantasy challenges, notably seen in Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance downturn, Davis Schneider's consistent power, and George Springer's potential for positive regression.
Where Have All the Home Runs Gone? It’s Too Early to Tell
Digs into the significant drop in league-wide home run rates in baseball, comparing recent data to historical trend, and explores potential factors contributing to this decline, including changes in the baseball itself and environmental variables like temperature and humidity, highlighting the need for further investigation to understand the underlying causes.
The Ex-Player GM Is Making a Major League Comeback
Twenty years after ‘Moneyball,’ baseball’s GM cycle is trending back toward former big leaguers. What’s behind the increasing number of ex-player execs? And what does this shift mean for MLB?
2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions
NHL playoff predictions and team ratings for the 2023-24 season. This model updates daily to predict the Stanley Cup champion this season.
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