Andre Dawson, Collusion, and the Hall of Fame
When Andre Dawson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was a well-deserved honor for a player known for his power, speed, and …
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Breaking Down Minor League Baseball Salary Trends in 2025
Minor league baseball salary has long been a contentious topic in the world of professional sports. For decades, players toiled away under grueling conditions with …
What Will Baseball Agent Salaries be in 2025
In the competitive and high-stakes world of professional baseball, players rely on skilled agents to negotiate lucrative contracts, secure endorsement deals, and guide their careers. …
The Umpire’s Decision is Not Final
The age-old adage in sports—”the umpire’s decision is final”—may no longer hold in today’s increasingly scrutinized and high-stakes athletic world. While the history of sports …
Fun Facts About New York Yankees Jerseys
Most baseball fans are familiar with the classic Yankee greats like Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra. But, even more, …
The Future of American Legion Baseball Due to Covid-19
My oldest son played American Legion baseball this summer. It was our first experience with it and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of …
Anthony Rizzo’s Call Up: Was the Timing a Good Signal for Cubs Fans?
The man that many consider the Cubs top prospect, slugging first baseman Anthony Rizzo, made his Cubs debut Tuesday against the Mets. Prior to that, …
The Desire To Win
Let’s face it. A life in sports is exhilarating and fun, but we all know that it is challenging and exhausting at the same time. …
Blown Saves and Loss Minimization
Textbook economic models of firms typically begin with the assumption that firms make decisions in order to maximize profits. When a firm realizes that it …
“The Economic Impact of Cardinals Postseason on St. Louis is Unclear”
I’ll admit right out of the box that I was excited, as only a sports economist can be, when I read the headline to this …