Columnists
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Cooper: MLB, MiLB Relations Have Turned Ugly
A rift over Minor League Baseball's future figures to make the Winter Meetings contentious.
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Ringolsby: Gerrit Cole — Not Agent Scott Boras — Will Call Free Agency Shots
Tracy Ringolsby writes that despite his reputation, Scott Boras is wise enough to know when to get out of the way.
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Dueling Letters Highlight Dramatic Differences Between MLB, MiLB On Elimination
J.J. Cooper writes it's becoming quite clear that MLBs initial proposal -- which would cut 42 MiLB teams -- was not just a negotiating ploy.
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RINGOLSBY: Homegrown Rotation Health Will Determine Rockies' 2020 Fortune
The Rockies’ young core includes Trevor Story and Nolan Arenado, but the 2020 club will only win if the rotation remains healthy and effective.
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Sheehan: How To Lose A Fan In Four Months
Joe Sheehan writes that lagging attendance shows baseball fans are rejecting the rebuilding processes that create unwatchable baseball.
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Sheehan: New September Callup Rules Are A Mistake
Joe Sheehan rues that a myriad of players will lose shots at big league careers next season.
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Ringolsby: The Astros' Future Is Now
Uncertainty is abound for the Astros roster after 2020, heightening urgency ahead of the 2019 MLB Playoffs.
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You Play With Your Eyes: Visual Psychology Wins The Prize
Growth mindset is the key in an industry filled with tradition and data.
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Ringolsby: Expanded MLB Postseason Rewards Survivors, Not Best Teams
Tracy Ringolsby argues every time baseball expands, the battle for survival becomes more difficult.
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Scope and Rope: A Visual Profile of Major League Hitters
Studying the differences between the visual functions of professional baseball players and the general population.
