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The Baseball Writers Association of America’s anonymous ballot problem is hopefully ending soonAccording to FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe, the BBWAA has voted to make all Hall of Fame ballots an opt-out disclosure instead of an opt-in. The decision is still implemented to the Hall of Fame’s approval....

WAR isn’t perfect, but don’t disregard it entirelyAdvanced analytics are a touchy subject in the baseball world. Some people love how the game has been broken down into a series of numbers that let even casual fans understand the game better. Others don’t share the same sentiment....

Massive regular-season win streaks mean nothing in the playoffsThe Cardinals’ team-record winning streak has gotten St. Louis into the playoffs, but the old saying in baseball is that momentum is only the next day’s starting pitcher, and as good as the Redbirds have been in September, bringing home a first World Series championship since 2011 remains a longshot...

The Mighty Reggie Has Stuck Out Vs. Reggie's Revenge

The Yankees and Dodgers are scheduled to play a two-game series in the Bronx starting tonight (if the weather permits). Nice job by SI.com's Jay Jaffe today recalling the 1978 World Series and Game 2's classic final out when Bob Welch whiffed Mr. October. Featured is the following take on "Casey at ...