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On Monday, the Minnesota Twins acquired center fielder Michael A. Taylor from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor league pitching prospects Evan Sisk and Steven Cruz. After a quiet first half to the offseason, the Twins have exploded onto the market in the new year. This trade is the second in just a […] READ MORE
The Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins have reportedly agreed to a trade that will send AL batting champion Luis Arraez to Miami. In exchange for Arraez, Miami will send starting pitcher Pablo López and two prospects. Per sources, the prospects involved in the deal are shortstop Jose Salas and outfielder Byron Chourio. Per MLB Pipeline, […] READ MORE
A change in pitch usage can be the catalyst for a pitcher breaking out. In this article, we will go through the process of using Pitch f/x data via Fangraphs to identify how the Boston Red Sox’s young hurler Tanner Houck changed his pitch mix by changing his usage rates of existing pitches. With data […] READ MORE
The trade deadline is probably the most exciting time of the regular season. Contending teams acquire big name players such as how the Chicago Cubs traded for right-hander Jose Quintana, or how the New York Yankees acquired third baseman Todd Frazier from the Chicago White Sox. While it’s fun to watch contending teams gear up […] READ MORE