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There will be no live Mayday! later today, but stay tuned for an exciting announcement about the future of the show.

Our next BONUS video for paid subscribers will be live soon. I interview my former teammate and current Mets reliever Robert Stock about his new pitching model and all things pitching analytics.

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Jose Fernandez makes history in his MLB debut

A tough day for umpires

ABS strategies for specific umpires

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Early reactions to ABS

Best rookie performances

Bo Bichette’s slow start

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Ranking the top 10 rotations!

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Major League Baseball has a new partnership and NO... it's not sports betting. It's likely worse... (16 mins)

The ABS is adding a lot to the game right now, but should players be scouting the umpires to prepare? I think so. Let me explain... (21 mins)

It's hard to be an MLB umpire, especially right now. Also, prospects are getting paid, pitchers are dominating, and a rookie got a scare. Let's jump into the news! (13 mins)

The rookie phenoms have come out swinging, a veteran stumbles out of the gate in Flushing, and the ABS shows us that one umpire is exactly who we thought he was. Let’s jump right in... (31 mins)

The regular season is here, so it’s time to make our extremely well researched and very likely to happen predictions for the 2026 MLB season. Let's run it... (15 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about Dave Roberts’ Opening Day comments about this being his best Dodgers team yet.

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Dave Roberts says this is his best Dodgers team yet. Is it?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the chance to become one of baseball’s all-time great dynasties. Coming off of back-to-back World Series titles and another excellent offseason headlined by the signings of Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker, Dave Roberts made quite a claim…

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2 days ago · 5 likes · 3 comments · David Korn

My writer, Henry Neiman, wrote about the Mariners giving their top prospect, Colt Emerson, a new extension.

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Vitamin SEA: Colt $95

Colt Emerson, you are buying dinner for the team tonight…

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16 hours ago · Henry Neiman

Henry also reacted to the Mariners Opening Day loss.

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Vitamin SEA: Opening Day Jitters

Baseball is back! The Mariners already have lost a game that they should have won. It’s like they never left…

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STAT OF THE WEEK - Sweet Spot

Colloquially, a player who hits the ball solidly is said to have gotten the “sweet spot” of the bat on the ball. The sweet spot classification quantifies that as a batted-ball event with a launch angle ranging from 8 to 32 degrees.

A player’s sweet spot percentage -- or how often he produces a batted-ball event in the launch angle sweet-spot zone of 8-32 degrees -- is presented on Statcast leaderboards under LA SwSp%.

Sweet spot percentage can be used in concert with hard-hit rate -- the percentage of a player’s batted balls that have an exit velocity of 95 mph or higher. (via MLB)

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We have a new show! Every Tuesday and Thursday during the season, check out “The Mayday Update,” where my producer, David Korn, and I will break down the day’s biggest stories. “The Mayday Update” will be available on the More Mayday Youtube page and on the Mayday podcast feed.

Our latest BONUS video for paid subscribers is live! I share my personal insights on the state of the MLBPA after Tony Clark stepped down/Bruce Meyer was named as his replacement and what it means for the upcoming CBA negotiations. Check it out here.

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11 bold predictions for the 2026 season

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s extension

How to fix Roki Sasaki

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Previewing our favorite pitchers

Logan Webb’s tough performance against the Yankees

Previewing the first weekend of the season

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Have you ever wondered why spring training results are good predictors for regular season success for some teams/players, and not for others? No? Well you better start, because thats what this video is about... (12 mins)

Tyler O’Neill goes for seven straight Opening Day homers, a couple of young studs make their teams, and my take on how to fix Roki Sasaki! Let's get into it… (17 mins)

Bonus video for paid subscribers: With the ousting of Tony Clark last month, the MLB players association is missing more than just a figurehead, they lost their communicator. Let’s discuss… (22 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about Mason Miller. Check it out!

STAT OF THE WEEK - Swing Length

Swing length is a metric intended to identify if a batter has a short or long swing.

It is calculated in terms of feet the bat traveled during the swing, specifically laid out like this: The total (sum) distance (in feet) traveled by the barrel of the bat in X/Y/Z space, from the start of bat tracking data (generally around 150 ms), up until impact point. (via MLB)

The average swing length is 7.3 feet, and the seasonal average spread goes from just under six feet to more than eight-and-a-half feet – or more than 40 inches from most to least.

Shorter than average swings: .258 BA / .359 SLG / .268 wOBA / 19% whiff rate

Longer than average swings: .235 BA / .422 SLG / .282 wOBA / 30% whiff rate

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Our latest BONUS video for paid subscribers is live! I share my personal insights on the state of the MLBPA after Tony Clark stepped down/Bruce Meyer was named as his replacement and what it means for the upcoming CBA negotiations. Check it out here.

I developed something new… Percentile! Can you guess the player based on the advanced metrics provided in this Wordle-style game? Try it out here!

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There is a new Mayday! schedule. On Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, we will be live for one hour on the Foul Territory Youtube page and on Twitch and will have a more scripted program. On Fridays at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, we will be live for one hour on the Trevor May Baseball Youtube page and on Twitch and will be more interactive.

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Breaking down Venezuela’s win over Team USA

The best performances from the WBC Final

Lance Brozdowski joins to talk all things pitching

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Bonus video for paid subscribers: With the ousting of Tony Clark last month, the MLB players association is missing more than just a figurehead, they lost their communicator. Let’s discuss… (22 mins)

Have you ever wondered what DECEPTION actually means for a pitcher? Like, how do you even know if someone is deceptive, or if they are just BETTER? I think I'm on the way to cracking the code. Let me explain... (16 mins)

I break down Sam Antonacci’s decoy play for Team Italy and answer your questions about the World Baseball Classic. (14 mins)

The internet is on one once again! Italy shows their support for their WBC team, a Czech player gets all the love, and more. Let's hop right in... (8 mins)

From not knowing how pool play works to hand shake snubs, these were some of the best stories of the WBC! Let's jump right in... (23 mins)

STAT OF THE WEEK - Jump

Jump is a Statcast metric that shows which players have the fastest reactions and most direct routes in the outfield. It’s defined as: “How many feet did he cover in the right direction in the first three seconds after pitch release?” (via MLB)

Jump can be broken down into three components.

• Reaction: Feet covered (in any direction) in the first 1.5 seconds. Think of it like a way to measure first step.

• Burst: Feet covered (in any direction) in the second 1.5 seconds. Think of it like a way to measure acceleration.

• Route: Compares feet covered in any direction to feet covered in the correct direction over the full three seconds.

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I developed something new… Percentile! Can you guess the player based on the advanced metrics provided in this Wordle-style game? Try it out here!

Our next BONUS video for paid subscribers will be published on Sunday! I will share my personal insights on the state of the MLBPA after Tony Clark stepped down/Bruce Meyer was named as his replacement and what it means for the upcoming CBA negotiations. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it!

The next live Mayday! will be today at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on the Trevor May Baseball Youtube page and on Twitch.

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Reacting to The Athletic’s recent fan poll

Do fans want a salary cap?

What do fans think about gambling?

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Rates & Barrells

Italy and Canada top their pools

Previewing the WBC quarterfinals

Predictions

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Baseball Savant dropped a new set of stats and I unveil some new stats of my own. Let's jump in... (17 mins)

The Athletic released the results of their fan poll and there’s a lot to break down. Let’s discuss… (28 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about some of the best position battles happening in spring training.

STAT OF THE WEEK - World Baseball Classic Tiebreakers

Although it did not end up mattering for Team USA, here are the World Baseball Classic tiebreakers for teams with the same record in pool play (via MLB):

• The team that won the games between the teams tied shall be given the higher position. If three or more teams are tied and one of those teams won its games against all other teams it is tied with, then it will be placed in the higher spot. Similarly, if one of those tied teams lost its games against all other teams it is tied with, then it will be placed in the lowest spot.

• The tied teams shall be ranked in the standings according to the lowest quotient of fewest runs allowed divided by the number of defensive outs recorded in the games in that round between the teams tied.

• The tied teams shall be ranked in the standings according to the lowest quotient of fewest earned runs allowed divided by the number of defensive outs recorded in the games in that round between the teams tied.

• The tied teams shall be ranked in the standings according to the highest batting average in games in that round between the teams tied.

• Standings shall be determined by the drawing of lots, conducted by WBCI.

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Our latest BONUS video for paid subscriber is live! I chat with my former pitching coach with the Twins and current Georgia head coach Wes Johnson about the state of amateur baseball and all sorts of nerdy pitching topics. Check it out here.

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There is a new Mayday! schedule. On Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, we will be live for one hour on the Foul Territory Youtube page and on Twitch and will have a more scripted program. On Fridays at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, we will be live for one hour on the Trevor May Baseball Youtube page and on Twitch and will be more interactive.

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Jurickson Profar fails drug test, suspended for 162 games

World Baseball Classic primer

Games to watch during WBC pool play

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What you need to know about the new automated balls and strikes system

Will this actually help the game?

Who will benefit most from ABS?

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Jurickson Profar is caught cheating again, one of the best commentators finally gets his call up, and everything you need to know about the World Baseball Classic. Let’s get into it... (14 mins)

This weeks Q&A was awesome. Let's just hop right in. (31 mins)

Giancarlo Stanton’s arms continue trying to leave the rest of his body and a Padres pitcher needs medicated wipes. Let’s talk about it... (7 mins)

The WBC is happening right now and the Olympics, with baseball as an event, returns to American soil in 2028, converging on Los Angeles, California. You may have heard of it, as it is currently the home of the best show in baseball. Hell, their best player is literally named “Sho.” The best MLB plays WANT to play, but theres one huge problem.. the MLB season. Can the league make it happen anyways? Let’s talk about it... (13 mins)

The strike zone has changed pretty drastically ahead of the wide roll out of the new ABS for the 2026 MLB season. I got into what those changes are and who might benefit the most from them. Let's jump in... (24 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about Giancarlo Stanton’s injury history and if he should consider retiring after his latest admission about the seriousness of his elbow issues.

I was featured in an article by Newsday’s Laura Albanese about how Mets pitcher Robert Stock and I are creating pitching models using AI. Check that out here!

STAT OF THE WEEK - Barrel

The Barrel classification is assigned to batted-ball events whose comparable hit types (in terms of exit velocity and launch angle) have led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage since Statcast was implemented Major League wide in 2015.

But similar to how Quality Starts have generally yielded a mean ERA much lower than the baseline of 4.50, the average Barrel has produced a batting mark and a slugging percentage significantly higher than .500 and 1.500, respectively. During the 2016 regular season, balls assigned the Barreled classification had a batting average of .822 and a 2.386 slugging percentage.

To be Barreled, a batted ball requires an exit velocity of at least 98 mph. At that speed, balls struck with a launch angle between 26-30 degrees always garner Barreled classification. For every mph over 98, the range of launch angles expands. (via MLB)

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Our latest BONUS video for paid subscriber is live! I chat with my former pitching coach with the Twins and current Georgia head coach Wes Johnson about the state of amateur baseball and all sorts of nerdy pitching topics. Check it out here.

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Konnor Griffin’s big day at the plate

The Nationals have a new pitching philosophy?

Will MLB players play in the 2028 Olympics?

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Ranking the top 10 offseasons

Who made the best signings and trades?

The Pirates are on the list?

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Max Scherzer returns to the Blue Jays

Shohei Ohtani’s pitching outlook

Early spring training trends

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Everyone knows that in order to be a great baseball player, you have to have a couple screws loose. But how many is the perfect amount? How do you know if it’s gone a little too far? Well, look no further than these 11 gentlemen to get your question answered... (19 mins)

Brandon Nimmo opens up about his trade to the Rangers, the USA starters talk workload for the WBC and much more on deck for this week’s edition of Spring Storylines. Let's get into it... (13 mins)

The big leagues have long been where players have been expected to make many of their own in game decisions. In recent years that has changed, sometimes dramatically, just like everything else. This season, we seem to have two perfect examples of how these changes are going to be implemented. Let me explain… (24 mins)

The offseason is over. But who won? Let's get into it... (15 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about some of the most underrated moves from this offseason that you may have forgotten about.

STAT OF THE WEEK - ABS Challenges

Challenge rate is “rate of challenges out of challengeable pitches,” defined as bad outcome non-swings with challenges remaining. (So, called balls against pitchers/catchers; called strikes against batters.)

Expected challenges are based on a model that includes pitch location, number of remaining challenges, runners on, and ball/strike/out situation.

Using that model, we can compare actual challenges vs. expected challenges and also actual overturns vs. expected overturns, converted into a single outcome. One of the best AAA challengers in 2025, Jamie Westbrook, won +5.4 more challenges than expected and lost -2.7 fewer than expected (when fielders challenged him), resulting in +8.1 overturns vs. expected, an excellent mark. (via Baseball Savant)

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Our latest BONUS video for paid subscriber is live! I chat with my former pitching coach with the Twins and current Georgia head coach Wes Johnson about the state of amateur baseball and all sorts of nerdy pitching topics. Check it out here.

The next live Mayday! will be Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on the Foul Territory Youtube page and on Twitch.

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Tony Clark’s resignation

What MLBPA leadership is saying about Clark

Calling pitches from the dugout

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Why a salary cap would not work in MLB

What could help with parity other than a hard salary cap

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Five big storylines to watch out for ini the 2026 season

How the new managers will perform

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Bonus video for paid subscribers: Professional baseball has changed immensely since I was drafted in 2008. The minor leagues have shrunk, the draft has half as many rounds, and the tech boom has more players showing skills that were unheard of just ten years ago. Getting to the professional level asap used to be the name of the game, but that also is changing… my former pitching coach with the Twins and current Georgia head coach Wes Johnson and I discuss… (30 mins)

MLBPA Union Chief Tony Clark has blindsided the baseball world, myself included, by resigning unexpectedly amid a federal probe into financial misconduct and an internal investigation that alleges impropriety with a union employee, that happens to also be his sister-in-law. Yikes. A lot to unpack here, so let's jump in... (10 mins)

To salary cap or not to salary cap? Ken Rosenthal has some answers and I think you may find some of them interesting. It turns out that much of the framework already exists for solving MLB's biggest issues. But will the players and owners go for any of it? Let's discuss... (28 mins)

The WBC is almost here. These are my Top 5 Power Rankings & Predictions completely based on nothing. Lets get into it... (17 mins)

Nick Castellanos is no longer a Phillie and it might be because he brought a beer into the dugout... (15 mins)

I learned a lot in my time in professional baseball and until recently, I wasn't able to articulate it as effectively as I wanted to. Now that I've had some time to sit with it all, I'm ready to lay it all out so that someone else might find it useful. Either way, here we go... (24 mins)

Spring Training has started and there are new faces, new pitches, and new stories to follow everywhere. Here are 5 stories you should be paying attention to in Spring Training and beyond in 2026. Lets jump right in... (25 mins)

STAT OF THE WEEK - Hard-hit Rate

Statcast defines a ‘hard-hit ball’ as one hit with an exit velocity of 95 mph or higher, and a player’s “hard-hit rate” is simply showing the percentage of batted balls that were hit at 95 mph or more.

Why 95 mph? Because that’s when exit velocity begins to “matter.” Another way of saying that is that balls hit at 40 mph or 70 mph will affect your average exit velocity differently, but in terms of outcomes, they’re just two varieties of weakly hit balls. For true production, you need to get to 95 mph. (via MLB)

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Stay tuned for our second BONUS video for paid subscribers! I will chat with my former pitching coach with the Twins and current Georgia head coach Wes Johnson about the state of amateur baseball and all sorts of nerdy pitching topics. Make sure to become a paid subscribe so you don’t miss the next video!

Our first BONUS video for paid subscribers is live! I shared some of my insights about what might have gone wrong in the Mets clubhouse this past season. Check it out here.

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Red Sox trade for Caleb Durbin

Luke Weaver brings his Yankees bag to Mets spring training

World Baseball Classic predictions

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Latest Spring Training news

Garrett Crochet’s new changeup

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Baseball is back baby! As the players report to spring training, we always get a ton of news and this year is no different. The Red Sox add an infielder, the injuries reports are flying in, and new Mets reliever Luke Weaver did something truly disrespectful. Lets jump right in... (12 mins)

Big news before report day! Framber Valdez has a home, the Mariners get just a little bit better again, and Tarik Skubal breaks arbitration in a a GOOD WAY. Let's jump into it... (24 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about the Pirates offseason and what they did, or did not do, and what it could mean for their future.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Ideal Attack Angle

Statcast classifies the ideal attack angle for a swing as between 5° and 20°. A hitter’s ideal attack angle rate is the percentage of his competitive swings that fall within the 5-20° attack angle range.

Attack angle refers to the vertical direction that the sweet spot of the bat is traveling at the moment of contact with the baseball (or the point where the bat and ball cross paths, in the case of a swing-and-miss). (via MLB)

An attack angle of 5-20° is considered “ideal” because swings that are within that range at the point of contact result in the most offensive value for the hitter. Swings in the ideal attack angle range are much more likely to produce line drives and fly balls, resulting in significantly higher slugging percentage and more extra-base hits.

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There is a new Mayday! schedule. On Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, we will be live for one hour on the Foul Territory Youtube page and on Twitch and will have a more scripted program. On Fridays at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, we will be live for one hour on the Trevor May Baseball Youtube page and on Twitch and will be more interactive.

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All of the things that make a winning MLB clubhouse

What happens in the clubhouse and on travel days

How to build chemistry in the clubhouse

And more!

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Having not hit regularly in almost 20 years, I got back in the cage for over two months to see if I could pull of the impossible... taking on three YouTubers in a Home Run Derby on a Major League field, Oracle Park in San Francisco. Prepare yourself. What happened that day may shock you… (26 mins)

There’s been a lot said about dysfunctional clubhouses this offseason and that got me thinking... What do all of the BEST clubhouses have in common? Let’s jump in… (28 mins)

Bonus video for paid subscribers: The Mets collapsed in epic fashion in 2025 and no one in that clubhouse would deny it. Since that final out was made, moves have been made and headlines have been released insinuating that internal strife may have been the culprit. This is nothing new in that clubhouse and I was there for some myself. Let me explain… (16 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, broke down the World Baseball Classic insurance situation and took a look at some of the individual cases.

My writer, Henry Neiman, graded the Mariners’ offseason moves in the latest edition of our Mariners blog, Vitamin SEA.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Putaway Percentage

Putaway Percentage (PutAway%) is the rate of two-strike pitches that result in a strikeout.

When examined on a pitch-type basis, this can help discern what offering a pitcher uses to finish off hitters, and his effectiveness in doing so. This puts a number to the common baseball phrase of “putaway pitch,” providing a more statistically based assessment of the concept. (via MLB)

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Next Live Mayday! - Today at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

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Our first BONUS video for paid subscribers is live! I shared some of my insights about what might have gone wrong in the Mets clubhouse this past season. Check it out here, and become a paid subscribe so you don’t miss the next video.

The next live Mayday! will be later today at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on the Trevor May Baseball Youtube page and on Twitch.

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Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve denied insurance to play in the WBC

Jose Ramirez signs extension with the Guardians

Free agency rumors

And more!

14 perks of being a closer

Some of experiences closing and why it is one of the jobs in baseball

And more!

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Rates & Barrells

Jose Ramirez’s extension with the Guardians

Harrison Bader signs with the Giants, Seranthony Dominguez signs with the White Sox

Deep dive into zone contact rates

And more!

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Bonus video for paid subscribers: The Mets collapsed in epic fashion in 2025 and no one in that clubhouse would deny it. Since that final out was made, moves have been made and headlines have been released insinuating that internal strife may have been the culprit. This is nothing new in that clubhouse and I was there for some myself. Let me explain… (16 mins)

Every year, I ask the good people of the baseball internet to give me their most controversial takes. This time around, we’ve gone deeper into UNHINGED territory than we’ve ever been before. Let’s jump right into the insanity.... (20 mins)

I was thinking back to my playing days and realized that there are a lot of perks to being a closer that no one’s really talked about before. Well, I have great news... I’m about to share them all. Let’s jump in! (13 mins)

The 2026 MLB Hall of Fame ballot results are in! Not only do we have two new inductees, one of which was at the center of a cheating scandal not even 10 years ago, but we also lost 12 players for next year’s ballot, 11 of which were in their first year of eligibility. These facts raise a couple of BIG questions about the voting process moving forward. Let me explain… (19 mins)

Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa have been fixtures for their respective countries in the World Baseball Classic over the last two tournaments. Unfortunately, they look like they will not be able to continue that trend because of a little-known part of the process. Let’s get into it… (10 mins)

STAT OF THE WEEK - Fielding Run Value

Fielding Run Value is Statcast’s metric for capturing a player’s measurable defensive performance by converting all of Statcast’s individual defensive metrics from different scales onto the same run-based scale, which can then be read as a player being worth X runs above or Y runs below average. (via Statcast)

Currently, the conversions for those metrics are as follows:

• Outs Above Average (range): 1 out = .9 run (OF) // 1 out = .75 run (IF)

• Fielder Throwing Runs: 1 run = 1 run

• Catcher Blocking: 1 block saved= .25 run (available 2018 – present).

• Catcher Framing: 1 strike saved = .125 run

• Catcher Throwing: 1 SB prevented = .65 run

• Double Plays: 1 DP added = .4 run

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The next live Mayday! will be on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on the Foul Territory Youtube page and on Twitch.

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Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones elected to the Hall of Fame

My thoughts on the HOF voting process

The future of the HOF

And more!

Yankees re-sign Cody Bellinger

Mets trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Why a lockout could be “inevitable”

And more!

Kyle Tucker signs with the Dodgers

Mets pivot, sign Bo Bichette

And more!

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Tarik Skubal is about to go into an arbitration hearing with the Tigers with the largest gap between two salary number filings ever. The gap is so big in fact, that no matter how it is ruled, there will be a huge change to how these cases are tried in the future. Let me explain… (25 mins)

Kyle Tucker signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers, just like we were all secretly hoping for... right? Then, the Mets go get Bo Bichette to fill in their biggest need at... 3rd base? There’s a lot to unpack here... so let’s get into it. (15 mins)

Rob Manfred has discussed the possibility of an in-season tournament, similar to what the NBA has done. Let’s discuss… (11 mins)

Coming at you with another Q&A! You guys came with the deep cuts and I hope I was able to deliver some value at least a little bit. What does the Kyle Tucker signing do for the likelihood of a lockout? This and more coming right at ya… (25 mins)

When it rains it pours in the MLB offseason and we’ve had news coming at us from every angle over the past week. Cody Bellinger makes his decision, Luis Robert FINALLY gets out of Chicago, and MLB owners say a lockout has a “100% chance of happening.” Let’s jump into it… (20 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, took a look at the American League East and how the Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox and Orioles have all improved this offseason.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Skill-interactive Earned Run Average (SIERA)

SIERA quantifies a pitcher’s performance by trying to eliminate factors the pitcher can’t control by himself. But unlike a stat such as xFIP, SIERA considers balls in play and adjusts for the type of ball in play.

For example, if a pitcher has a high xFIP but has also induced a high proportion of grounders and pop-ups instead of line drives, his SIERA will be lower than his xFIP. (via MLB)

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Next Live Mayday! - Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

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To kick off the new year, I had a bit of fun and went through some of my baseball “Ins and Outs” for 2026. Let’s discuss… (10 mins)

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The next live Mayday! will be today at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on the Trevor May Baseball Youtube page and on Twitch.

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Red Sox lose Alex Bregman to the Cubs, but sign Ranger Suarez

Diamondbacks trade for Nolan Arenado

Royals bring the Kauffman Stadium fences in

And more!

Why the MLB offseason is so slow

Why a free agency deadline would hurt players

Does a slow offseason matter to fans?

And more!

Tommy Pham’s new proposed statistical model, “Phamgraphs”

Why Kyle Farnsworth is so popular in Iowa

Soccer more popular than baseball in America?

And more!

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Rates & Barrells

Red Sox signing Ranger Suarez and what it means for the rest of their offseason

Yankees trade for Ryan Weathers

Diamondbacks sign Nolan Arenado

And more!

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To kick off the new year, I had a bit of fun and went through some of my baseball “Ins and Outs” for 2026. Let’s discuss… (10 mins)

The Angels are officially parting ways with Anthony Rendon, concluding what baseball fans have crowned as the worst MLB contract of all time. That got me thinking, what other contracts were in the running before this one? And which team has the worst record when it comes to dud contract signings? I have some thoughts. Let’s discuss. (24 mins)

The MLB offseason feels so slow these days, right? Here’s five of the big reasons why that’s happening. Let’s get into it... (11 mins)

Tommy Pham is in the news sometimes and not always for the best reasons. Never fear! This time though, he’s out here making the case that we need BETTER stats and dropping mics. A current free agent, Tommy talked with The Athletic and unveiled his idea for a set of stats that better represent players like him. I now present to you, “Phamgraphs!” Lets get into it… (9 mins)

If many of you are like me, this headline was a little confusing when it was first announced. Isn’t the data in the minors already controlled by MLB? Evidently not... let me explain… (12 mins)

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I wrote about some songs I think hitters and relievers should use as their walk-up music for the 2026 season.

My producer, David Korn, chatted with me about my former teammate and current Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Ballpark Factor

Ballpark factor, at its most basic, takes the runs scored by Team X (and its competitors) in Team X’s home ballpark and divides the figure by the runs scored by Team X and its competitors in Team X’s road contests. Often times, that number will be ever-so-slightly adjusted if a team doesn’t play the same opponents at home as on the road.

For example: In 2018, 849 runs were scored at Coors Field, and 676 runs were scored in Rockies games away from Coors Field. Coors Field had a park factor of 1.271, when looking at runs scored.

The same exercise can be done with other stats, such as home runs, triples, doubles, etc.

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Next Live Mayday! - Today, Friday Jan. 16 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

Watch on: Twitch | Trevor May Baseball YouTube (Friday) | Foul Territory YouTube (Wednesday)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next live Mayday! will be today at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on the Trevor May Baseball Youtube page and on Twitch.

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Cubs trading for Edward Cabrera

Recapping the last month of free agent signings and trades

My take on the latest offseason rumors

MLB is implementing data collection and standardizing rules in the minor leagues

The benefits of this standardization

What it will mean for the minor leagues

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I recap all of last month’s free agent signings and trades, including the Cubs trading for Edward Cabrera, and react to the latest rumors and reports. (15 mins)

On episode three of “Trevor Hits Dingers,” I recruit another one of the best baseball YouTubers and the current professional Bat Bro to help me loosen up, get the bat moving, and smash some homers. Let’s GET IT! (13 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about the lack of rumors and reports surrounding Kyle Tucker’s free agency.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG)

Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit velocity, launch angle and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed.

In the same way that each batted ball is assigned an expected batting average, every batted ball is given a single, double, triple and home run probability based on the results of comparable batted balls since Statcast was implemented Major League wide in 2015. For the majority of batted balls, this is achieved using only exit velocity and launch angle. As of 2019, “topped” or “weakly hit” balls also incorporate a batter’s seasonal Sprint Speed.

All hit types are valued in the same fashion for Expected Slugging Percentage as they are in the formula for standard slugging percentage, with doubles being worth twice as much, triples being worth three times as much and homers being worth four times as much as singles. The single, double, triple and home run probabilities for an individual batted ball are plugged into the formula for slugging percentage -- (1B + 2Bx2 + 3Bx3 + HRx4)/AB) -- to get a player’s Expected Slugging Percentage on said batted ball.

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Next Live Mayday! - Today, Friday Jan. 9 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

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There will be no more live Maydays until 2026, but make sure to stay tuned for more videos, podcasts and articles!

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After Hal Steinbrenner’s most recent public display of complaints, I’ve decided to write an open letter to Hal in order to help him understand why people hate it so much when he gets on his soapbox. It’ll all make sense in a minute, I promise… (15 mins)

This is the FINAL Mayday! show of the year, where I’ll give my reactions to the recent free agent signings and what we’re hearing coming out of the Winter Meetings. Let’s jump in… (30 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about the Alex Bregman and Ketel Marte rumors and the close relationships between the key decision makers in the Diamondbacks and Red Sox organizations.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Adjusted Earned Run Average (ERA+)

ERA+ takes a player’s ERA and normalizes it across the entire league. It accounts for external factors like ballparks and opponents. It then adjusts, so a score of 100 is league average, and 150 is 50 percent better than the league average. (via MLB.com)

For example, Mariano Rivera’s 2.21 career ERA was 105 percent better than the MLB average during the time he pitched (including adjustments for park and league). That gives him a 205 career ERA+ (the best all-time).

ERA is the most universally accepted tool for measuring the performance of a pitcher. But ERA+ attempts to level the playing field for all pitchers by adjusting for the impact their home ballpark had on their performance.

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Next Live Mayday! - Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

Watch on: Twitch | YouTube (Hour One on Foul Territory) | YouTube (Hour Two)

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There will be no more live Maydays until 2026, but make sure to stay tuned for more videos, podcasts and articles!

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Hal Steinbrenner says the Yankees are not profitable

Why I disagree with that claim

And more!

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Are these three Free Agent pitchers about to be OVERPAID? Let’s discuss. (28 mins)

On Episode 2 of “Trevor Hits Dingers,” I recruit one of the best baseball YouTubers and a BP homer extraordinaire to help me dial in the swing and choose the right bat for the job. Let’s jump into it… (14 mins)

Welcome for more of the inaugural “Other Baseball Awards,” a show built to appreciate the chronically under-appreciated Major League player & fan, part two! (20 mins)

I take a look at some of the biggest rumors so far this offseason. (12 mins)

STAT OF THE WEEK - Leverage Index (LI)

Created by Tom Tango, Leverage Index measures the importance of a particular event by quantifying the extent to which win probability could change on said event, with 1.0 representing a neutral situation.

For instance, if a team trailing by three runs had the bases loaded with two outs in the eighth inning, the ensuing plate appearance would register an LI above 1.0. This is because the outcome of the game could dramatically change on that one plate appearance. Conversely, if a team trailing by four runs has a man on first with one out in the top of the ninth inning, the ensuing plate appearance would register an LI below 1.0. (via MLB)

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Next Live Mayday! - Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

Watch on: Twitch | YouTube (Hour One on Foul Territory) | YouTube (Hour Two)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Mayday! will be at our regularly scheduled time on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT.

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Cole Ragans trade rumors?

The Reds are reportedly in on Kyle Schwarber?

Sonny Gray’s comments about the Yankees

And more!

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Shohei Ohtani is amazing... but so am I. So, I’ve decided to learn how to hit dingers so that I can compete against other Youtubers in a home run derby. What could go wrong? (23 mins)

Welcome to the inaugural “Other Baseball Awards,” an awards show built to appreciate the chronically under-appreciated Major League player and fan! This is part one, with part two coming soon! (18 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about the potential impact of Dylan Cease’s new contract with the Blue Jays.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Skill-interactive Earned Run Average (SIERA)

SIERA quantifies a pitcher’s performance by trying to eliminate factors the pitcher can’t control by himself. But unlike a stat such as xFIP, SIERA considers balls in play and adjusts for the type of ball in play. (via MLB)

For example, if a pitcher has a high xFIP but has also induced a high proportion of grounders and pop-ups instead of line drives, his SIERA will be lower than his xFIP.

The formula: 6.145 - 16.986(SO/PA) + 11.434(BB/PA) - 1.858((GB-FB-PU)/PA) + 7.653((SO/PA)^2) +/- 6.664(((GB-FB-PU)/PA)^2) + 10.130(SO/PA)((GB-FB-PU)/PA) - 5.195(BB/PA)*((GB-FB-PU)/PA)

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Next Live Mayday! - Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

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Orioles/Angels trade and Josh Naylor returning to the Mariners

Free agency preview

Potential trade targets

And more!

Why three city road trips are so difficult

What road trips are like as a player

Data on the impact of road trips

And more!

Inside the MLB betting scandal

What happened with Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz

The impact of the scandal on the Guardians

And more!

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During the 2020 MLB shutout because of the COVID-19 pandemic, negotiations on player pay and when to restart the season got HEATED. Many tried to bridge the gap between the commissioner and the players, including one gentleman that the MLBPA says took it WAY TOO FAR. Here’s what happened… (14 mins)

The investigation into Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz has concluded and INDICTMENTS have been handed out. Here’s what we know so far… (21 mins)

The MLB manager is getting younger, the Rockies are looking to make some BIG changes, and SO MUCH MORE. Let’s jump right in… (17 mins)

I was asked some very important baseball questions, so I answered them… (20 mins)

STAT OF THE WEEK - Inherited Runs Allowed Percentage (IR-A%)

IR-A% denotes the percentage of inherited runners who come around to score against a relief pitcher. It is determined by dividing the inherited runs scored against a pitcher by the total number of runners he has inherited. This statistic essentially asks the question: How often does a relief pitcher allow a runner (or multiple runners) to score when he enters the game with a runner (or multiple runners) on base? (via MLB)

Any baserunners allowed by a relief pitcher do not factor into his eventual IR-A percentage. Therefore, IR-A percentage has no bearing on a reliever’s ERA.

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Next Live Mayday! - TBA

Watch on: Twitch | YouTube (Hour One on Foul Territory) | YouTube (Hour Two)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Make sure to vote in our “Other Baseball Awards,” which we will reveal on Mayday! next week on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT.

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Bo Bichette being looked at as a second baseman

Diamondbacks could trade Ketel Marte

Orioles interested in Kyle Tucker?

And more!

Community questions about free agency

Why free agency is so important for players

What does free agency have to do with the CBA negotiations

And more!

Looking back at my preseason predictions

How many did I get right?

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You had more questions, so I answered them. Here’s 5 more questions from the community, including why baseball cant just do what the NFL or NBA do. Let’s jump into it. (20 mins)

Recently I made a video where I did a deep dive into MLB Free Agency and the reasons it works the way that it does. In the video, I asked that you guys ask any followup questions you have and continue the discussion in the comments. As always, you delivered BIG TIME. Here are the first 8 of those questions... let’s discuss. (19 mins)

The MLB awards are handed out AND the GM meeting are happening this week! You know what that means... there will be rumors and there will be SNUBS. Lets get into it… (9 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, broke down five of the biggest offseason storylines.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Catcher Framing

Catcher framing is the art of a catcher receiving a pitch in a way that makes it more likely for an umpire to call it a strike -- whether that’s turning a borderline ball into a strike, or not losing a strike to a “ball” call due to poor framing. (via MLB)

Statcast’s catcher framing stats measure the ability of a catcher to get called strikes on pitches received in the various regions in and around the strike zone. The value of that pitch framing is translated into the catcher’s runs saved (or lost) for his team.

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Foul Territory: Live on YouTube - Every day at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT

Sunday Sliders with Trevor and Dani Wexelman on MLB Network Radio, SiriusXM channel 89 and on the SiriusXM app - Sundays at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT

Next Live Mayday! - Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

Watch on: Twitch | YouTube (Hour One on Foul Territory) | YouTube (Hour Two)

Make sure to vote in our “Other Baseball Awards,” which we will unveil during the next Mayday!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Make sure to vote in our “Other Baseball Awards,” which we will reveal during Mayday! next week on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT.

We have a second YouTube channel for even more videos focusing more on baseball culture and the side of the internet where baseball lovers spend their time. Go subscribe to More Mayday now!

New merch is live! Want to throw cheese? Well, you only need to LET IT EAT!

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Mayday! the Podcast

Looking back and answering YOUR questions about the World Series

Was the ball stuck in the wall? Baserunning mistakes?

Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Louis Varland?

And more!

The Rockies front office job

Manager carousel

Opt ins and opt outs

And more!

Listen to all the new episodes here!

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Going into the MLB regular season, I made a bunch of bold predictions. Then, seven and a half months later I went back and figured out what wasn’t even close. SPOILER, it was mostly the second one… (12 mins)

I bet you already have an answer to this one! The Dodgers are the new Evil Empire and the CBA expires after next year. That means things are about to get SPICY. So let’s talk about that huge elephant in the room: Can you actually just spend your way to a World Series championship? Let’s talk about it… (14 mins)

The deadline has arrived… (13 mins)

This World Series was incredible and I want to talk about it already. I answered all of your questions and recapped the incredible seven games… (18 mins)

STAT OF THE WEEK - Park Factor

Statcast park effects show the observed effect of each displayed stat based on the events in the selected park. Each number is set so that “100” is average for that metric, and the park-specific number is generated by looking at each batter and pitcher, controlled by handedness, and comparing the frequency of that metric in the selected park compared to the performance of those players in other parks. (via Baseball Savant)

For example, the 135 HR mark for 2018-2020 at Great American Ball Park does not mean the Reds hit 35% more home runs at their home park. It means for batters and pitchers who played both at GABP and elsewhere, 35% more home runs were observed at GABP.

More Shows to Check Out

Foul Territory: Live on YouTube - Every day at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT

Sunday Sliders with Trevor and Dani Wexelman on MLB Network Radio, SiriusXM channel 89 and on the SiriusXM app - Sundays at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT

Next Live Mayday! - Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

Watch on: Twitch | YouTube (Hour One on Foul Territory) | YouTube (Hour Two)

Make sure to vote in our “Other Baseball Awards!”

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The next Mayday! will be at our regularly scheduled time on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT.

We have a second YouTube channel for even more videos focusing more on baseball culture and the side of the internet where baseball lovers spend their time. Go subscribe to More Mayday now!

New merch is live! Want to throw cheese? Well, you only need to LET IT EAT!

NEW STUFF

🎧 LISTEN 🎧

Mayday! the Podcast

Are the Dodgers ruining baseball?

Breaking down MLB free agency

My experience in free agency

And more!

Listen to all the new episodes here!

Rates & Barrels

Breaking down Game 5

Trey Yesavage’s dominant performance

Previewing Game 6

And more!

Listen to all new episodes here!

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been ridiculous this postseason and the reasons are pretty simple. Let’s talk about it… (10 mins)

I got out the iPad and went over how to prepare for the CS MVPs in the World Series. Let me explain… (14 mins)

Sometimes the wrong decision can bring catastrophic consequences in the MLB Postseason. Let’s discuss… (14 mins)

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My producer, David Korn, wrote about how important Eric Lauer’s performance in Game 3 was for the Blue Jays.

STAT OF THE WEEK - Defensive Runs Saved (DRS)

DRS quantifies a player’s entire defensive performance by attempting to measure how many runs a defender saved. It takes into account errors, range, outfield arm and double-play ability. It differs only slightly from UZR (Ultimate Zone Rating) in its formula, but the concept is the same. (via MLB)

DRS uses Baseball Info Solutions data to chart where each ball is hit. Say, for instance, a center fielder sprints to make a nice catch on a fly ball. Then, say data from BIS tells us that similar fly balls get caught 60 percent of the time. That center fielder gains, essentially, 0.4 bonus points for difficulty. If he can’t make the play, he loses 0.6 points. At the end of the day, that player’s overall score gets adjusted to the league average -- and then that score gets adjusted for how many runs the once-adjusted score is worth.

More Shows to Check Out

Foul Territory: Live on YouTube - Every day at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT

Sunday Sliders with Trevor and Dani Wexelman on MLB Network Radio, SiriusXM channel 89 and on the SiriusXM app - Sundays at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 am PT

Next Live Mayday - Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT

Watch on: Twitch | YouTube (Hour One on Foul Territory) | YouTube (Hour Two)