Weighing David Ortiz’s HoF Chances
It’s time to start laying cards on the table and figure what are the odds on David Ortiz being recognized for what he’s done. We all know the records are being broken daily this season as he passes players nightly every time he hits a double or home run he seems to...538.com Ranks Red Sox in MLB Top Five
In the 538 MLB Predictions graph as of April 27 the Red Sox are now the 5th place team in all of MLB and the only AL team in that group as well. The updated prediction says the Red Sox will finish at 87-75 with a 52 percent chance at the playoffs. They are up 4 spots...Breaking Down David Price 2016
Something I’ve been noticing is not only how well David Price has been pitching even though the results haven’t shown that yet, but that he’s doing so with even better strikeout numbers than he’s ever had before. Admittedly this is only in less than 30 innings...Read moreThe Scoop: Moncada entered the season ranked as the No. 3 prospect in baseball, but with Corey Seager and Byron Buxton having enough major league playing time to have lost their prospect eligibility, Moncada is now No. 1. There’s a good chance he won’t relinquish that spot. He has an elite combination of athleticism, tools and baseball skills. A plus-plus runner, Moncada is second in the minors with 13 stolen bases in 13 games, batting .356/.508/.511 with more walks (14) than strikeouts (11). As impressive as he has been already, he has the raw power to add home runs, so he’s just scratching the surface. (BB)