Archive for the 'History' Category

How rare is Brooks Kieschnick’s dual role with the Brewers? Let’s take a look.

With the help of Win Shares, Aaron looks at how the group stars in St. Louis stacks up among the all-time great foursomes in all-around value.

Steve presents a followup to last week’s article, in response to a (happily and gratefully received!) flurry of reader replies.

Steve gives us his pitch on the phenomenon of pitch counting, and its impact on the usage patterns of ace starters in the major leagues in recent years.

Buckle up for another adventure in time travel. The captain has informed us that we may be encountering some turbulence on this journey. But we anticipate a safe landing in the Hall of Fame!

Studes looks at the original eight teams in each league and how their century-long pennant race has progressed. And he also finds some insight into today’s game along the way. Remember, “those who do not graph the past are doomed to repeat it.”

Robert looks at some of the greatest pitching streaks of our time.

Change one thing, change everything.

There were many different scenarios under which MLB might have captured its new markets over the past half century. Steve offers a virtual history in which all existing markets (and then some) are served, with only one franchise relocation ever occurring. It’s a scenario sure to please all except greedy soulless millionaires. Oh, and lovers of the Wild Card, Interleague Play, the DH, or artificial turf.

The second installment of Matthew’s look at what things would look like if everyone had just stayed put.