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  • Just how good was Garrett Crochet’s Opening Day start?
    • Just how good was Garrett Crochet’s Opening Day start?
    It rarely got better than what Garrett Crochet offered this year on Opening Day. | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports In White Sox history? 79th percentile ... not bad for a first career effort Yes, it’s been an incredibly long week and especially endless day, but Garrett Crochet’s surprise excellence on Opening Day — pitching at least one inning and exceedingly sharper than anyone had th...2024
  • • Losing Parks
    Cybermetrics points to a Bill James article that explores the idea that teams that play in parks that favor the pitcher are better than teams than play in parks that favor the batter. A quick synopsis is that the more your park favors hitters, the worse the team plays on the road. As with most […]...2024
  • Let’s beat that dead horse for 3-3-3 once again!
    • Let’s beat that dead horse for 3-3-3 once again!
    Because some might be offended by an image of an actual beating of a dead horse, here instead is an appealing view of Dead Horse Point Park in Utah. | discovermoab.com The 2024 White Sox are the perfect team to innovate with its pitching rotation Yes, yes, I know. I’ve promoted the 3-3-3 pitching rotation before, as recently as the trading deadline last year after the White Sox sent off m...2024
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  • • Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024
    RPs w/ Rosterable Ratios (+ Two NL Hitters) Relief pitching is a combustible commodity (they're the RBs of fantasy baseball) but using late picks on the proper RPs can help to fortify your pitching. RPs with high SwStr%* and K/9 can add helpful 2x a week dominance. A Rosterable Ratio RP may not provide many saves, but they can add surprisingly high strikeout totals and sneaky wins here and there t...2024
  • • Sunday Notes: An Infielder Only, Carson Williams Has a Bright Future as a Ray
    Plus a Whitaker-Rollins-Utley-Trammell thought experiment. a Bobby Veach-Kirk Gibson opinion, get better Bill James, facts and stats galore, and more....2024
  • Baseball history unpacked, January 5
    • Baseball history unpacked, January 5
    Happy birthday, Bob Dernier! | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. A good day for center fielders, several sad passings, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of...2024

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Bill James injury and suspension

  • • Let’s beat that dead horse for 3-3-3 once again!
    2024
  • • Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024
    2024
  • White Sox can rule — with the Rule of Threes
    • White Sox can rule — with the Rule of Threes
    BBC iPLAYER Never before has any team been more likely to benefit If necessity is the mother of invention, then the mother of necessities calls for the mother of inventions. And boy, do the White Sox face the mother of necessities. Enter the the 3-3-3 system of pitcher rotation, as first put forth by Bill James cohort Dave Fleming in 2009. I’ve written about it twice before, including onc...2023
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  • Today in White Sox History: October 17
    • Today in White Sox History: October 17
    On this day 100 years ago, Kid Gleason stepped away from the rebuilding White Sox. | Chicago Tribune A century ago, Kid Gleason stepped away from his sinking club Chicago Tribune 1923 Manager Kid Gleason, who piloted the villainous Black Sox in 1919 and oversaw the team in the aftermath of eight core members of the roster banned for life, resigned. He spoke to his te...2023
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  • This Day in Braves History: Lonnie Smith has five hits
    • This Day in Braves History: Lonnie Smith has five hits
    Photo by M Digirolamo/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1914 - The Braves record 11 hits off Jeff Tesreau and beat the Giants 7-3. Bill James is the winner while Joe Connolly finishes a triple shy of a cycle. 1971 - The Braves purchase infielder Tony LaRussa from the A’s. 1982 - Atlanta snaps an 11-game losing streak with a 6-5 win over ...2023
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  • Royals Rumblings - News for August 11, 2023
    • Royals Rumblings - News for August 11, 2023
    Can’t say I care for the Red Sox city connect jerseys. I mean, they’re fine-ish, just not for Boston | Photo by Nick Grace/Getty Images Out last week, out next week, but here this week At The Star, Jaylon Thompson profiles Cole Ragans: Sweeney said the Royals did their homework on Ragans. They evaluated his entire makeup prior to acquiring him from the Rangers. The process took a couple ...2023
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  • • Gene Tenace
    Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images The walking man According to Google, there are only 37 people in the United States with the first name of Fury. Fury Gene Tenace is one of that very exclusive club. Tenace’s given name was actually Fiore Gino Tenace, but his grandfather, an Italian immigrant, wanted to Americanize the family name, so Fury Gene it was. That grandfather also tagged...2023
  • • Royals Rumblings - News for June 26, 2023
    Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Freddy Fermin makes his case. Jordan Lyles was happy to finally get his first victory Saturday. “It was another reminder that shaking hands after games is a lot of fun,’’ said Lyles (1-11), after his first victory with the Royals. “Obviously, we haven’t done that when I’ve [started]. It feels really good to win. “My mindset hasn’t changed, record-...2023
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  • • Vote in the third annual South Side Sox Veterans Committee Hall of Fame election!
    There was a haze cast over Rafael Palmeiro’s playing career, but he has a chance for immortality at SSS, headlining our Veterans ballot. | Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Ten players from the loaded 1990s await your decision on their Hall-worthiness Last week I previewed our upcoming Hall of Fame elections, and explained in great detail how we are going to approach Veterans voting in years t...2023
  • • Monday Morning Hangover: Do Any Wild-Card Winners Have a Chance Next Week?
    2016

Bill James lifestyle

Timeline

  • 2024
    "There is perhaps no one who has had more influence on the changing ways of Major League Baseball than Bill James, so it’s appropriate we delve into the work of one of his proteges to find ways for the White Sox be somehow relevant in 2024."

  • 2023
    "In a famous 2006 article for Bill James’ website, John Dewan—who went on to become CEO of STATS, Inc."

  • 2022
    "The Bill James Handbook for 2023 is, as always, filled with the statistics you need to get you through the winter — all the numbers for the current players, plus leaders in both traditional and “Bill James” categories in both leagues for the season just completed."

  • 2021
    "coining a term for his contract, a Bill James tweet about analytics, and Shin-Soo Choo leaving MLB to make his belated KBO debut, share Stat Blasts about all-over-30 lineups and players who’ve dominated one position in their franchise’s history, and then (32:17) bring on FanGraphs […]"

  • 2019
    "But a Bill James creation, secondary average, offers another way to measure offense."

  • 2018
    "Bill James, Red Sox executive and one of the pioneers in baseball statistical analysis, sent out the tweet back in November."

  • 2017
    "Jonah Keri talks with baseball wizard Bill James"

  • 2016
    "Apologies to Nate Silver, Bill James and Nostradamus."

  • 2015
    "But, they also employed salty old baseball minds like Lajoie, Allard Baird (the former Kansas City Royals GM), Craig Shipley (a former major league infielder) and Bill James, the Godfather of Sabermetrics."

  • 2014
    "For must of his 40 years spent analyzing and writing about baseball, Bill James, the godfather of the sport's data-driven "Moneyball" movement, was an outcast."

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Bill James trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Just how good was Garrett Crochet’s Opening Day start?
    2024
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  • • Let’s beat that dead horse for 3-3-3 once again!
    2024
  • • Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024
    2024
  • • Baseball history unpacked, January 5
    2024
    See more articles George Gojkovich
  • Book review: The Bill James Handbook Walk-off Edition
    • Book review: The Bill James Handbook Walk-off Edition
    It’s had a run of more than three decades. Usually, in November of each year when I acquire a copy of the Bill James Handbook from the publisher, I’ll review it along with posting the projections for Cubs hitters for the following season. But this review will be different, because the 2024 Bill James Handbook doesn’t have any projections, or really, stats of any kind. That’s because it’s going to ...2023
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  • • White Sox can rule — with the Rule of Threes
    2023
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for August 11, 2023
    2023
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  • • Gene Tenace
    2023
  • • Royals Rumblings - News for June 26, 2023
    2023
    Check it out Freddy Fermin
  • • Rushmore II
    A deeper dive into Royals offensive futility Last week I ran a piece on the history of futility of Royals middle infielders. The piece struck a nerve with many readers, good and bad, and that in turn led to some introspection. First off, if any of the players profiled were offended, I offer you my sincerest apology. If you’ve played one single inning in the field or taken one at-bat in a game, you...2023

Bill James stats and results

  • • Just how good was Garrett Crochet’s Opening Day start?
    2024
  • • Losing Parks
    2024
  • • Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024
    2024
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  • • Sunday Notes: An Infielder Only, Carson Williams Has a Bright Future as a Ray
    2024
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  • • Baseball history unpacked, January 5
    2024
  • • Book review: The Bill James Handbook Walk-off Edition
    2023
    See more articles Dansby Swanson
  • The Value of Things: Roses and Thorns— Quarterback Tiers
    • The Value of Things: Roses and Thorns— Quarterback Tiers
    Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Where does C.J. Stroud fit in? In baseball, Bill James pioneered a concept called “similarity scores.” The whole idea is that a player that wants to be considered for the Hall of Fame should be similar to other Hall of Famers. So, he would take every single counting statistic (hits, runs, HR, RBI, BB, SB) and find the players most similar to any particular pl...2023
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  • • Today in White Sox History: October 17
    2023
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  • • This Day in Braves History: Lonnie Smith has five hits
    2023
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for June 26, 2023
    2023

Bill James parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • White Sox can rule — with the Rule of Threes
    2023
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  • • Today in White Sox History: October 17
    2023
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  • • Acuna’s Feat
    Friday saw Ronald Acuna Jr.marry the mother of his children and become the first player to hit 30 home runs and steal 60 bases in a season. I am not a big fan of combination milestones. His 62 steals in 73 attempts is rather impressive. His .337/.419/.574 slash line is very impressive. Bill James came […]...2023
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  • • Royals Rumblings - News for August 11, 2023
    2023
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  • • Gene Tenace
    2023
    Continue with Louis Requena
  • • Outside The Confines: A baseball icon is taking a farewell lap
    Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera says 2023 will be his final season. We are coming to a point in baseball where it is hard to say what players might be capable of achieving the same kinds of feats that those who are taking their final bows were able to manage. I think most of us would be hard-pressed to name the next player likely to hit 700 home runs...2022
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  • • BCB After Dark: Backup plans
    Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks what should be the backup plan at first base. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Oh the weather out there is frightful, but our little club is so delightful. So come on in, grab a chair, listen to the music and talk ...2022
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  • • 2023 Bill James Handbook Cubs projections
    And, a review of this baseball annual. The Bill James Handbook for 2023 is, as always, filled with the statistics you need to get you through the winter — all the numbers for the current players, plus leaders in both traditional and “Bill James” categories in both leagues for the season just completed.. But the book is far more than that. It also provides with solidly researched baseball essays th...2022
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  • • MLBPA director rips Bill James for ‘reckless’ comments
    The MLB world became outraged on Thursday after a tweet by Bill James went viral, leading to plenty of backlash. James is viewed as the father of analytics in baseball. His analysis revolutionized the way the game is viewed and has helped shape the way front offices build teams. James remains a consultant for the Red Sox and also stirs debates with his thinking both on his Twitter account and his ...2018
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  • • Zach Britton Can Be MLB's First AL Cy Young Reliever Since 1992
    2016
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Top Bill James news

  • • Theo Epstein Erases Losing Traditions as Baseball's Miracle Worker
    2015
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  • • St. Louis Cardinals Boast 1 of History's Best Pitching Staffs
    2015
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  • • Kris Bryant Poised to Be MLB's Best Young Phenom in 2015
    2015
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  • • 10 bold predictions for the new year
    Apologies to Nate Silver, Bill James and Nostradamus. Here's a regular guy's list of 10 bold predictions for 2016....2016
  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Cardinals' Unique Culture Is One for All, All for One
    2015
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  • • Monday Morning Hangover: Do Any Wild-Card Winners Have a Chance Next Week?
    2016
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  • • Max Scherzer Carves His Place in MLB History with 20-K Masterpiece
    2016
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  • • Zach Britton Can Be MLB's First AL Cy Young Reliever Since 1992
    2016
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Bill James fantasy rankings and news

  • • Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024
    2024
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  • • Report: At least one MLB team interested in 'Jeopardy!' phenom James Holzhauer
    James Holzhauer had made a name for himself by earning nearly $1.5 million during his current streak of 19 consecutive “Jeopardy!” wins, and the baseball fanatic and professional gambler could use his newfound fame to fulfill a lifelong dream. Holzhauer has always been a huge baseball fan, and he was infatuated with the analytics of the game from a very young age. He began at age 8 by creating spr...2019
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  • • Corey Kluber Gets Back on Track with an 18-K Start for the Ages
    2015
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Bill James schedule, game

  • • Just how good was Garrett Crochet’s Opening Day start?
    2024
    Continue with Garrett Crochet
  • • Let’s beat that dead horse for 3-3-3 once again!
    2024
    See more articles White Sox
  • • Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024
    2024
  • • White Sox can rule — with the Rule of Threes
    2023
    See also White Sox
  • • Royals Rumblings - News for August 11, 2023
    2023
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  • • Gene Tenace
    2023
    See more articles Louis Requena
  • • The Royals have a leadoff man problem. What’s the solution?
    May 12, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Kansas City Royals right fielder MJ Melendez (1) reacts after striking out during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. | Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports They need OBP desperately The minutia of lineup construction is probably overrated. No lineup can compensate for a team with poor hitting talent, and likewise a st...2023
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  • • Vote in the third annual South Side Sox Veterans Committee Hall of Fame election!
    2023
  • • BCB After Dark: Backup plans
    2022
  • • Effectively Wild Episode 1659: Rotten Mather
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Fernando Tatis Jr. coining a term for his contract, a Bill James tweet about analytics, and Shin-Soo Choo leaving MLB to make his belated KBO debut, share Stat Blasts about all-over-30 lineups and players who’ve dominated one position in their franchise’s history, and then (32:17) bring on FanGraphs […]...2021
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Bill James rumors, scandals

  • • Just how good was Garrett Crochet’s Opening Day start?
    2024
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  • • Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep - February 24, 2024
    2024
  • More Baseball Stuff That Makes Me Lose My Goddamn Mind
    • More Baseball Stuff That Makes Me Lose My Goddamn Mind
    “I opened my eyes and saw the real world, and I began to laugh and I haven’t stopped since.” — Kierkegaard Statistical guru Bill James recently laid bare that Tony Phillips has a higher career WAR than Braves poster boy Dale Murphy in a shocking (to me at least) expose. To be fair, James has […]...2023
  • • Max Scherzer Carves His Place in MLB History with 20-K Masterpiece
    2016
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  • • Monday Morning Hangover: Do Any Wild-Card Winners Have a Chance Next Week?
    2016
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  • • Scott Miller's Starting 9: Cardinals' Unique Culture Is One for All, All for One
    2015
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  • • Mike Trout's 2015 Season May Be His Most Valuable Yet
    2015
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