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Derek Carr, in black jersey and gold helmet, prepares to throw a pass, holding the football with 2 hands in front of him

On Derek Carr and Creating a Quarterback Ranking System

Explaining why our preseason rankings viewed Carr so favorably.

Mark Simon & Alex Vigderman 09.17.2024

Jose Altuve, in white jersey and pants, prepares to catch a throw from his third baseman

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Stat of the Week: Potential Playoff Teams Ranking Worst in Defensive Runs Saved

Photo:Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire Of the 12 teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today, 4 rank in the bottom 10 in Defensive Runs Saved. This is more teams than 2022 (1) and 2023 (2) combined. The Phillies, who were bottom 10 in each of the previous…

Mark Simon 09.13.2024

Jordan Love, in a Green Bay Packers uniform (green jersey, yellow pants and helmet) runs with the football.

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NFL Week 1 Injury Fallout

A closer look at historical data to assess how Jordan Love, Josh Allen, and others might perform the next few weeks.

Brett Barnes 09.12.2024

Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen- in a white shirt and blue cap with blue lettering on the shirt- makes a throw to first base.

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Crown The Royals Pitchers No. 1 in Defensive Runs Saved

Photo: William Purnell/Icon Sportswire In his second season as Royals pitching coach, Brian Sweeney had a new item for his priority list. He wanted his pitchers to be standouts defensively but he didn’t want to put them through the same basic drills they’d gone through in years past. “They’ve covered…

Mark Simon 09.11.2024

Dominic Fletcher makes a reaching catch in right center field

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The Best Thing Going For The White Sox: Dominic Fletcher’s Defense

Dominic Fletcher is doing his best to prevent the White Sox from being loss leaders.

Mark Simon 09.09.2024

Matt Chapman makes a diving play at 3rd base

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Stat of the Week: One of the Most Complete Players in Baseball

Photo: Larry Placido/Icon Sportswire The signature play of Matt Chapman’s season came against the Mets on May 24. The Giants had a one-run lead with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, with Mark Vientos facing Giants reliever Camilo Doval. Vientos hit a slow roller along the…

Mark Simon 09.06.2024