Why Randy Johnson was a better strikeout pitcher than Nolan Ryan

The Big Unit is second to the Ryan Express on the all-time strikeouts list, but a deeper dive into the numbers shows why Johnson should be viewed as the best strikeout artist of all time.

The Big Unit is second to the Ryan Express on the all-time strikeouts list, but a deeper dive into the numbers shows why Johnson should be viewed as the best strikeout artist of all time.

Why it’s time for MLB to rethink the outdated sacrifice fly rule

Many fans don’t realize that, unlike a sacrifice bunt, a sacrifice fly actually counts against a player’s on-base percentage.

Many fans don’t realize that, unlike a sacrifice bunt, a sacrifice fly actually counts against a player’s on-base percentage.

Tim Raines is a Hall of Famer, and the numbers couldn’t be more convincing

A long, hard look at Tim Raines’ numbers and career shows that it’s past time to craft his plaque for Cooperstown.

A long, hard look at Tim Raines’ numbers and career shows that it’s past time to craft his plaque for Cooperstown.

MLB playoffs 2016: Julio Urias vs. John Lackey one of baseball’s biggest generation gaps

Wednesday’s NLCS pitching matchup will represent one of the largest age disparities between starters in postseason history and just the ninth in which the differential was 17 years or more.

Wednesday’s NLCS pitching matchup will represent one of the largest age disparities between starters in postseason history and just the ninth in which the differential was 17 years or more.

Madison Bumgarner not yet the greatest postseason pitcher; that’s still Curt Schilling

Love him or hate him, Curt Schilling regularly delivered when called upon in October. With another gem Monday, Mad Bum will move closer to taking over as king of the hill postseason hill.

Love him or hate him, Curt Schilling regularly delivered when called upon in October. With another gem Monday, Mad Bum will move closer to taking over as king of the hill postseason hill.

Orioles show why clubs shouldn’t save Zach Britton, other top relievers, for ‘right’ time

Buck Showalter’s decision not to use Zach Britton in a tight wild-card game is another instance of a manager screwing up by following the modern “book” on reliever usage. Teams must shred that book.

Buck Showalter’s decision not to use Zach Britton in a tight wild-card game is another instance of a manager screwing up by following the modern “book” on reliever usage. Teams must shred that book.