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How do baseball players age? (Part 2)

December 29, 2009
MGL returns to finish his exploration of the age-old question.

How do baseball players age? (Part 1)

December 21, 2009
MGL takes an in-depth look at an age-old question.

THT Live: Managerial Postscript

October 30, 2008

A battle between two very poor managers

October 26, 2008
MGL reflects on last night's decision-making.

When to walk (Part 2)

May 20, 2008
Here's a hint: almost never

When to walk (Part 1)

May 16, 2008
Second and third, big hitter hitter up. Put him on?

Does reliever over-use lead to poor subsequent performance?

December 19, 2007
Do relief pitchers who pitch more in a given season wear down the next? The result may surprise you.

Speed and defense

October 26, 2007
Are fast guys really better fielders?

Is the AL Really Superior? (Part 3)

July 07, 2006
The final installment of MGL's look at the talent gap between the two leagues.

Is the AL Really Superior? (Part 2)

July 06, 2006
Guest writer Mitchel Lichtman explains how the American League really is that much better than the National League in Part 2 of a three-part series.

Is the AL Really Superior? (Part 1)

July 05, 2006
Guest writer Mitchel Lichtman explains how the American League really is that much better than the National League in Part 1 of a three-part series.

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