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Hating the Yankees: It’s the American Way
As Americans, we love underdogs. The New York Yankees, in this World Series, represent anything but the underdog—and they’re everything we’ve been taught, from our youngest days, to hate.
How to Repeat a Championship, Starring the Phillies and Lakers
There’s only one thing more difficult than winning a championship: winning two championships. But the Phillies and the Lakers are doing it right way, by not being afraid to make changes.
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?
Dear Baseball, Please Let October Last All Year Long
Most of baseball’s regular season is spent with my wife asking why I have a game on the TV, plus games on both of our computers. But in October, it’s her idea.
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.
Los Angeles, I’m Yours: Dodgers, Angels and Lakers Are Putting L.A. On Top
It’s a good time to be living in Los Angeles. The Dodgers and Angels both have a chance to join the Lakers in bringing a title to L.A. That’d be enough to make Los Angeles king of the hill in professional sports.
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.
In Sports, It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The leaves are changing colors, barbecues are fired up, and the air is alive with college football, the NFL, and MLB playoffs. When you look at the year as whole, it becomes clear when the best times are to be camped in front of the TV, soaking in all forms of sports-related goodness—and when it’s okay to schedule a vacation.
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
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