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September 6, 2013
by Mike Carminati
What does history say about the best point in the season to secure a spot in the playoffs?
October 6, 2011
by Mike Carminati
As three series head to Game Fives, we dig up an investigation of the five-game format's fairness.
July 2, 2007
by Mike Carminati
Mike looks at how home teams and visiting teams are impacted by different umpires.
June 18, 2007
by Mike Carminati
The tendencies of field umpires are put under the microscope.
June 4, 2007
by Mike Carminati
Kicking off a series of historical investigations on the impact of different umpires.
November 2, 2006
by Mike Carminati
Major changes to the MLB playoff format should carry weight with the commissioner. Here's why.
October 20, 2006
by Mike Carminati
How much value is playoff experience when October comes around? Mike explores this issue from every possible angle.
October 1, 2006
by Mike Carminati
A complete breakdown of when teams earn postseason berths produces some interesting findings.
September 5, 2005
by Will Carroll and Mike Carminati
Will Carroll and Mike Carminati wonder if swinging and missing is that big of a deal, and their findings may surprise you.
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