This Week's Lineup
The Dying Art of Shooting From Free Kicks
Free-kick shots have become less common across the major European leagues over the last 15 years. This topic popped up twice; here's the first one.
Hall of Famer Randy Johnson is celebrated in Cooperstown — for his photography ($)
Johnson, who has become a well-regarded photographer after his baseball career, unveils an exhibition in Cooperstown on April 1.
Exploring the Home/Away Bias for Called Strikes
"the major reason for home team advantage is the umpires officiating that gives an advantage to the home team." Does that holdup in the data?
At This Point in Giancarlo Stanton’s Career, Health Is the Main Barrier to Success
Playing through injury in 2022 led to Stanton posting the worst statistics of his Yankees tenure.
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