The Cycle, Issue 38: The State of Play

A look at the prevailing trends in the game leads to some sabermetric self-reflection, plus the start of CBA negotiations, Twins/Phillies/Astros COVID updates, and more . . .

In this issue of The Cycle . . .

I dive deep into the data on the new season to see if any of the game’s prevailing trends are changing and what, if any, effects Commissioner Rob Manfred’s tinkering has had on things such as time of game, pace of play, reliever usage, and home run and strikeout rates. Along the way, I indict my generation of analysts, no…