-
Why Can't Cubs Fans Watch Scheduled Cubs Broadcasts on WGN?
How to find the correct WGN DirectTV channel to watch your favorite sport: Back in January, Cubs fans were told this about the WGN DirectTV channel to watch baseball: "The ... -
The Downside of Baseball's Data Revolution
Most revolutions have a downside (see October 1917). So too with baseball. The use of data analytics in baseball has changed the game in important ways -- where fielders are ... -
"Why Wrigley is Suddenly So Empty"
From the Wall Street Journal (HT Mark Stratton): On a Wednesday night in late July, the Chicago Cubs played the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in front of an announced ... -
The Strike Zone as a Probability Density Function
The strike zone in baseball is supposed to be the area above the plate and between the batter's armpits and knees. Seems simple enough, but John Palmer suggests that it ... -
BP Oil Spill Funds to Be Invested in Biloxi Ballpark
The WSJ reports that Governor Phil Bryant is allocating $15 million from Mississippi's share of BP oil spill damages to be invested in a minor league ballpark in Biloxi. The ... -
"Who Scores Games by Hand Anymore?"
The NYTimes has an article about keeping score at baseball games. But today’s fans go to ballparks that feature upscale restaurants, play areas for children and other attractions besides the ... -
Baseball Arbitration Bats 1,000 For the Year
For the first time ever this year, no baseball player went to arbitration. From ESPN. Reliever Darren O'Day completed a $5.8 million, two-year contract with the Baltimore Orioleson Monday, becoming the 133rd and ... -
A Poem for Marvin Miller
"Flag at Half Mast", by Ed DeCaria at The Hardball Times. Very well done, for a truly great man. -
"Loyola professor helps piece resurgent O's team together"
The Baltimore Sun reports on one of our own, economist Stephen Walters, who runs some numbers for his hometown Baltimore Orioles. It's an interesting story, delving into the O's current ...
