Spring Training Facts and Stories
For true fans, baseball never stops. From the Grapefruit leagues in Florida to the Cactus Leagues in Arizona, we have the Spring Training Facts for you.
Top Contenders in the National League for 2017
Ready for the 2017 Season? Here are the 2017 top contenders in the National League. No major surprises but Cubs fans should be excited to see what's next.
Pittsburgh Pirates Offer Another Big Data Success Story
A high-stakes game is taking place in Major League Baseball, and it’s not on the field. It’s in the front office and it involves the use of data. Every baseball fan one at this point has read the book (and probably seen the movie) “Moneyball” by Michael Lewis. The book details how a statistical approach helped turn the low-budget Oakland Athletics into a contender. Every fan of baseball simulation games already knew the value of using statistics to make future choices. Some who designed the games, such as Diamond Mind Baseball, have even gone on to success in Major League Baseball. But now these data wars have reached a new height. With the success in 2016 of the Chicago Cubs, a team that has completely bought into using data in baseball, more teams than ever are using large data sets to determine not only the pitching rotation and hitting lineup, but how to make better [...]
Jet Lag Affects Baseball Players, According to Statistical Analysis
Not often considered or even discussed, but new research shows that jet lag affects baseball players, more than one may imagine. Has it impacted your team?
The History of the Designated Hitter: Baseball’s Most Debated Position
Ready to join the debate? The history of the designated hitter is one of the most debated position in baseball. Where do you stand on the argument?
The Best Teams in the National League The Past 10 Years
We take a step back and review the best teams in the National League for the past 10 years according to total wins. Is your team listed? Find out now!
Best Teams in the American League The Past Decade
Take a step back and look at the best teams in the American League over the past decade, based on total wins. See if your team is listed now.
The Unbreakables: 5 Baseball Records Likely Never to Get Broken
Some baseball records are unbreakable. Check out our list of 5 baseball records likely never to get broken. if they do, it will be a huge moment in history.
Chicago Cubs Championship Another Victory for Baseball Analytics
Baseball Analytics and metrics, similar to those employed by Diamond Mind Baseball helped lead to the Chicago Cubs victory. Check out more now.
Four of the Worst Trades in Baseball History
If only there was a time machine. Check out the 4 worst trades in baseball history according to the Diamond Mind editors. Did we get it right? Let us know!