A little thing in their banter here that I feel strongly about. @megrowler.fangraphs.com said she regrets not taking Spanish in college. Me too!! If you want to work in baseball, I strongly recommend doing what you can to be at least minimally bilingual

well, @davyandrewsdavy.bsky.social wrote a perfect blog

Stat of the Week Made a list of New Year's resolutions for players and teams But I didn't pick superstars. Instead, I focused on good/ everyday players, like Joey Ortiz and CJ Abrams, pitcher Nick Martinez, as well as 3 teams (Twins, Marlins, Phillies) www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2026/01/08/s...

Chase Utley has gotten 26 of 30 votes from first-time Hall of Fame voters this year. We made the case for Utley last year and his Defensive Runs Saved (2nd among 2nd basemen) were a big part of that read @marksimon.bsky.social (who votes next year) www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/01/02/s...

New year, new website design! We've remodeled our website to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for, whether it's information about our business, our consumer offerings, our research & content, or anything else Check it out on your computer or mobile device sportsinfosolutions.com

New journalist interview: David Covucci, @foiaball.com For the college football fans, the investigative journalists, and those looking to find their niche We talk investigative reporting on everything from alleged tax fraud to how much schools spend on balloons & bundt cake tinyurl.com/foiaball

New journalist interview: David Covucci, @foiaball.com For the college football fans, the investigative journalists, and those looking to find their niche We talk investigative reporting on everything from alleged tax fraud to how much schools spend on balloons & bundt cake tinyurl.com/foiaball

I have a newsletter. It's about journalism, not sports. I recap the weekly interviews I do with journalists. I've interviewed more than 250 - a diverse group in so many ways. You can find it at journalismsalute.beehiiv.com All issues are free to read - and it's free to subscribe. Try us!

Our annual year-end awards! What category did Riley Greene lead the majors in? How about Fernando Tatis Jr., Bryson Stott, Joey Ortiz, Alex Bregman, and Matthew Boyd? read from @marksimon.bsky.social to find out www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/12/31/s...

New podcast episode: Nihar Maskara, Twins Pro Personnel analyst What does an R&D analyst for a baseball team do? What are some of the future trends to follow in the industry? What advice does he have for those entering these sorts of jobs LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Alex Gordon isn't going to get elected to the Hall of Fame. But we're glad to see him on this year's ballot. As @marksimon.bsky.social notes, there were a lot of things that Gordon was good at defensively.

Diehards in the house tonight. I have seen a Barry Beck, Pat Hickey, and Jamie Lundmark jersey tonight

Let’s go Rangers?

Garrett Crochet could have been even better than he was Aaron Nola and Dylan Cease weren't as bad as they looked Our Stat of the Week looks at expected stats vs actual stats for pitchers ... and which pitchers underperformed READ: www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/12/17/s...

A deep dive on the defensive differences between Adolis García and Nick Castellanos, looking at what makes García so good (and Castellanos ... not). Phillies fans should be excited for their new right fielder. via @marksimon.bsky.social www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/12/16/p...

Guys, I was on a podcast! Huge thank you to @marksimon.bsky.social for letting me talk for way too long. Give a listen to hear how I approach stupid questions and what it's like to pursue journalism while working a full-time job. Crazy, but it can be done I think. open.spotify.com/episode/7wmT...

Here's a weird coincidence One of the most amazing catches last season (at least on a shallow fly ball) was by new Phillies right fielder Adolis García. It came against the guy he's likely replacing, Nick Castellanos!

If we look at last 5 seasons Adolis García 36 (2nd-most in MLB) Nick Castellanos -51 (fewest)

Defensive Runs Saved as a Right Fielder - 2025 Season Adolis García 16 (most in MLB) Nick Castellanos -11 (tied for 3rd-fewest) Major defensive upgrade for the Phillies

Jorge Polanco will be the 3rd person to play for the Mets who had a postseason series walk-off plate appearance The others are Todd Pratt (who did it for the Mets) and everyone's favorite, Jed Lowrie (2008 ALDS- Red Sox vs Angels)

Maikel Garcia's improvement as a hitter came from his driving the ball much more often on pitches that were over the middle of the plate and vs inside pitches. He halved his rate of missed swings vs "middle" pitches from 2023-24 and he increased his slugging pct vs inside pitches by 154 points.

Wrote this …

This is a great movie about the perils of war journalism if you have Hulu/Disney+ Glad to see @samfragoso.bsky.social (perhaps a future heir to Terry Gross) get a crack at doing a Fresh Air interview. Stay to the end for a 'war photogs are just like us' moment in which Lynsey impersonates her mom

Francisco Lindor is going to probably be #1 on this list in about 12 years or so

Most bWAR as Mets Position Player Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame Mike Piazza 24.6 Gary Carter 11.4 Jeff Kent 8.4

NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones! My guide:

Some indie journalists have been kicking ass lately. Couple things I recommend - @404media.co on a scandal related to betting on the war in Ukraine - @parkermolloy.com with explainers on the transgender professor suspension in Oklahoma + Kalshi's deal with CNN Follow, check out their work.

A New York Yankees payroll check made out to my favorite Mets player of all-time, Neil Allen

Included within - a look at what happened to hitters who made the Top 10 on this 'outperforming' their expected stats last year ... Wasn't good.

We track NBA data too ... A look at the keys to success for the Lakers, Rockets, and Nuggets so far this season. Post-up usage, mid-range game details - all the stats and info you need to know www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/12/02/w...

New journalist interview: Alyssa Rosenberg, former letters & community editor at The Washington Post. Alyssa read 21,000 letters about The Post not endorsing a presidential candidate On that, what a letters page can look like & the value of someone feeling heard podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

New journalist interview: Alyssa Rosenberg, former letters & community editor at The Washington Post. Alyssa read 21,000 letters about The Post not endorsing a presidential candidate On that, what a letters page can look like & the value of someone feeling heard podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Let's talk about Dylan Cease and his 4.55 ERA in 2025

Pertinent! Going from getting the 2nd-worst defensive support in baseball ... to something a lot better.

Hey Mets fans! SIS has its own version of "expected stats" ... and by our measures, 3 Mets (including Jeff McNeil and Marcus Semien) made the list of biggest underachievers of 2025. Explained it in this article: www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/11/25/m...

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In the wake of Brandon Nimmo being traded, I went back and looked at previous rumored trades he was a part of for a special edition newsletter. It also has my thoughts about the trade. Hope you enjoy something a little different! almostametnewsletter.substack.com/p/special-ed... #MetsSky #Mets

New Mets second basemen Marcus Semien has 43 Defensive Runs Saved over the last 4 seasons That ranks 2nd among MLB second basemen in that time

Dylan Cease had a 4.55 ERA last season ... but that's misleading. @marksimon.bsky.social explains in our Stat of the Week www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/11/19/s...

We have our own version of "expected stats" - hit probabilities based on where balls are hit/how hard By our measures Expected OPS vs Crochet .553 Expected OPS vs Skubal .602 By what happened OPS vs Crochet- .613 OPS vs Skubal- .559 Red Sox Runs Saved for Crochet -5 Tigers DRS for Skubal +12

Haven't plugged my journalism interview podcast in awhile This episode is an interview with Maryam Jameel @propublica.org @maryamjameel.bsky.social We talked about her work, how ProPublica is creative in finding sources for stories, and much more Try us: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Stat of the Week offers notes/comments on 9 free agents who could bring defensive value to their new teams - Harrison Bader - Cody Bellinger - Alex Bregman - Danny Jansen - Ha-Seong Kim - Carlos Santana - Ranger Suárez - Kyle Tucker - Mike Yastrzemski www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/11/12/s...

Haven't plugged my journalism interview podcast in awhile This episode is an interview with Maryam Jameel @propublica.org @maryamjameel.bsky.social We talked about her work, how ProPublica is creative in finding sources for stories, and much more Try us: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Here’s the full federal indictment for the Cleveland Guardians pitchers. Prosecutors claim Clase fixed *hundreds* of prop bets between 2023 and 2025, then he began demanding a cut in ‘25. He also roped in Ortiz this year and, crucially, used his cell phone *during* games to text the bettors.

C'mon FloSports ... how do you not offer a single-game purchase option? Charging monthly or yearly-only and making someone who's not following a FloSports team pay $20 to watch a Division III game is ridiculous. @flosportstv.bsky.social

There’s good stuff in here - he had some very specific thoughts on why Imai is going to be a good MLB pitcher - I liked his answer about what it was like being in such an unfamilar baseball setting - the pickoff story was great - the idea that there’s a 5-2 defensive whiz in Japan amazes me

The Fielding Bible Award trophies are going out to the winners soon. Here's what they look like:

In our Stat of the Week, @marksimon.bsky.social points out that the true winner of the World Series was great defense He cites 3 players whose glovework particularly impressed him. www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/11/05/s...

2025 NPB Fielding Bible Award winners Team of the Year - 福岡ソフトバンクホークス公式 Player of the Year - 森下 暢仁 1B - ネビン タイラー・ネビン 2B- 吉川 尚輝 3B- 佐藤 輝明 SS- 友杉 篤輝 LF- 西川 史礁 CF- 周東佑京 RF- 万波中正 C- 坂本誠志郎 P- 森下 暢仁 Multi-Position - 森下 暢仁 Full announcement: www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/11/02/2...

2025 NPB Fielding Bible Award winners Team of Year- Softbank Player of Year- Natsuo Takizawa 1B- Tyler Nevin 2B- Naoki Yoshikawa 3B- Teruaki Sato SS- Atsuki Tomosugi LF- Mishō Nishikawa CF- Ukyo Shuto RF- Chusei Mannami C- Seishiro Sakamoto P- Masato Morishita Multiposition- Natsuo Takizawa