The Shift Ban, Two Seasons Later: What Actually Changed
Two seasons after the infield shift was restricted, what actually changed? League BABIP, pull-side outcomes, and the gap between the promise and the data.
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Data Deep-Dives
Long-form, data-first investigations into league-wide trends — usage patterns, rule-change effects, and the stories hiding in the aggregate numbers.
Bullpen Usage Patterns: What the Data Says About Modern Reliever Management
Starters throw fewer innings than ever and bullpens pick up the slack. What the data says about how modern relievers are actually used.