How to Watch Baseball
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The Demise of the Spurs and Patriots Twin Dynasties
The Spurs and Patriots, premiere franchises of the 2000s, are seeing their dynasties come to an end after a long run at the top.
Love Me, Love Me Not—Understanding Baseball’s Salary Arbitration
Many fans run into the same problem when dreaming about what the offseason will bring their team—figuring out how much money the team will have after going through arbitration. And just what is arbitration, anyway?
You’re Out: When One Decision Costs a Manager His Job
We live in a time period where almost all managers in baseball are guaranteed only two press conferences—one to be welcomed to the team, and the second to discuss why they,ve been let go. The second interview just comes sooner for some than others.
Saves: The Most Overrated Statistic in Baseball?
In baseball, the save is one of the most basic statistics, yet also one of the most overrated. How To Watch Sports breaks down the rules of the save and helps you see how to look at it with a trained eye.
Wins And Losses? For Pitchers, They Don’t Tell The Whole Story
Perhaps the single most misunderstood statistic in baseball is the win. Not the win a team gets when it outscores another team, since that’s about as basic as it gets, but wins that pitchers rack up over the season. You’d think a win would be as simple as the pitcher playing for the winning team, but then, if it were that simple, you probably wouldn’t be reading this article.
Fair or Foul? In Baseball, the Call Isn’t Always That Simple
Foul balls seem to be a simple concept in baseball, but their intricacies can confuse even the most seasoned fan. Here’s some common—and less common—hitting situations and whether the resulting ball is ruled fair or foul
FYI: 10 Statistics and Abbreviations a Serious Baseball Watcher Should Know
An explanation of some of the newer, more complex statistics and abbreviations used in baseball like WHIP, BABIP, RISP, OBP, SLG, and OPS.
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