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Whew, Nick Kurtz. Yeah, whew! Here's a history of the most home runs in a game during the modern era: theanalyst.com/articles/most-…

Every fan wants their team to make a big splash at the deadline. But it's not always the big names that have the biggest impact. Here are four players who could be huge additions to contenders. theanalyst.com/articles/mlb-t…

The Dream strengthened their hold on No. 3 in our TRACR power rankings by defeating Mercury Wednesday night. TRACR uses advanced metrics and other factors to calculate how many points per game better or worse teams are compared to the league-average team during the season.

Nique Clifford's play was one of the stories of NBA Summer League. @matissa15 explores how good Clifford can be in his rookie season for the Sacramento Kings. theanalyst.com/articles/nique…

Can you say "fantastic finish" to the MLB regular season?

George Kirby has issued 77 walks through 100 career starts. That is at least 10 fewer walks than any other pitcher who made his debut in the modern era (1901 to date) issued in his first 100 starts (Carlos Silva - 87).

The SEC has gone two straight years without a national champion for the first time since 2013 & 2014. @alex_kirshner sizes up the league heading into the 2025 season and assess which teams have a chance to get the conference another national title. theanalyst.com/articles/sec-p…

The Cubs and Brewers are exceptions as the AL holds down six of the top eight spots in our TRACR rankings. TRACR uses advanced metrics and other factors to calculate how many runs per nine innings better or worse teams are compared to the league-average club during the season.

Don't look now, but the Sun Belt has become one of the stronger conferences in the Group of Five. In the first of his college football preview series, @alex_kirshner assesses how the league looks heading into the 2025 season. theanalyst.com/articles/sun-b…

It's not a fluke, but the continuation of a trend toward what appears to be a new normal at third base. Third continues to be in a decline offensively. @ryanfagan took a closer look into why it might be happening to the once-mighty hitting position. theanalyst.com/articles/third…

The MLB schedule resumes today. Eight players lead their team in hits, home runs and RBIs.

Third base was once an all-mighty hitter’s position. Now it's a position in decline, and contenders in both leagues seek upgrades that probably don't exist. @ryanfagan examines what's going on. (Mike Schmidt might want to look away from this data). theanalyst.com/articles/third…

At the WNBA All-Star break, our TRACR power rankings foresee a 2024 Finals rematch with the Liberty and Lynx in the top two spots. TRACR uses advanced metrics and other factors to calculate how many points per game better or worse teams are compared to the league-average team…

A familiar face heads into the Open Championship with the highest win probability. Our FRACAS model reveals who has the rest of the list, and more ahead of the major at Royal Portrush. @alex_kirshner took a look: theanalyst.com/articles/open-…

It would be easy to tab Cam Ward and Travis Hunter as the most important rookies heading into 2025. Because they probably are ... but @Tagreenawalt takes a look at the other first-year players who could be in that category next season. theanalyst.com/articles/most-…

Does Jon Rahm have the form to challenge Scottie Scheffler in Northern Ireland? Our FRACAS model reveals who has the best chance to win, make the cut, finish in the top 10 and more at Royal Portrush. And @alex_kirshner breaks it all down. theanalyst.com/articles/open-…

Judge, Skenes, Witt, Raleigh is quite the starting four for Team USA.

Luis Arraez has the lowest swing-and-miss percentage in MLB. He's also No. 1 in contact+, which measures a hitter's ability to make contact. You might know many of the traditional stats at the break, but we have the leaders in the other key metrics. theanalyst.com/articles/all-s…

Napheesa Collier is the clear frontrunner for the WNBA MVP and has led the Lynx to a sparkling 19-4 record. Here's how she leveled up after an already-impressive 2024 season. theanalyst.com/articles/naphe…

2025 All-Star Home Run Derby Cal Raleigh hit 54 home runs in three rounds, beating Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final.