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Major League Baseball

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History of Baseball

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Major League Baseball Rules

Former MLB umpire Ron Luciano never called a balk because he didn't understand the rule. For an ... read more »

MLB News, Rumors, and Analysis

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MLB Analysis & Commentary

There are many Web sites dedicated to providing insightful commentary on the action on and off the field.

Insights for MLB Analysis & Commentary

  • Several of the sites below mention “sabermatricians,” referring to analysts who base much of their analysis on statistics. For more on this term and on sabermetrics, see the statistics section of this guide.

Top Sites for MLB Analysis & Commentary

Baseball Prospectus is a pioneer in the rise of sabermetrics, responsible for the creation of many respected formulas and theories. Their site includes BP-created statistics, columns, blogs, and podcasts. It features both free and paid content, which costs $39.95 a year to access.
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The Hardball Times has a collection of writers posting multiple articles day, featuring commentary and analysis of the current season, MLB history, the minor leagues, and fantasy baseball. Founded by followers of Bill James, the site has sabermetric stats available for free.
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Baseball America focuses on the future of MLB, covering prospects playing in the minor leagues. Working closely with MLB scouts, it ranks the top prospects using traditional scouting measures—speed, power, arm strength, etc.—more so than with statistical measures. Lists and overviews are available for free, but in-depth analysis requires a paid subscription.
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Major League Baseball Blogs

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Major League Baseball Statistics

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Fantasy Baseball

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MLB Apparel and Memorabilia

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