The Stretch
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Ep. 29: What’s the Run Differential anyway?
In this episode, Ryan and Jesse discuss the value of run differential as a guide on a baseball teams probability for success. Topics include: the value of Run Differential, expected […]
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Ep. 25: THE STRETCH – Cubs vs. Brewers: The Rivalry is Born
In this episode of the STRETCH Jesse and Ryan capture a game from June 13th, 1997: the very first meeting of the Cubs and Brewers. Topics include: Wrigley Field day […]
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Ep. 23: THE STRETCH – Kneel before your robot umpires, you weak human baseball players
In this episode of the STRETCH Jesse and Ryan discuss the future of umpiring in MLB: robot umpires. Ryan is ready for change in several ways, but Jesse is a […]
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Ep. 21: THE STRETCH – You down with OPS? Yes Yes, and Yes
In this episode, Ryan and Jesse break down the OPS statistic, and what it’s all about. Topics include: how OPS is calculated, what OPS can mean for a player, Sammy […]
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Ep. 17: THE STRETCH – Wins as a stat and why it’s obsolete
In this episode, Ryan and Jesse discuss the relevance (or lack thereof) of a pitching statistic: Wins. Topics include: why wins are a flawed statistic, Greg Maddux, Warren Spahn, the […]
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Ep. 15: THE STRETCH – June 15, 1998 Brewers vs Cubs
An old tape of Ryan and Jesse is found discussing the June 15, 1998 game, Brewers vs Cubs at Wrigley Field. No, really. Topics include: First ever Brewers Cubs game, […]
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Ep. 13: THE STRETCH – Robotic pitching arms, Tommy John, PEDs
Jesse and Ryan discuss how in the future, pitchers may need to step through a metal detector before heading to the mound to make sure they don’t have illegal robotics […]
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Ep. 11: THE STRETCH – Kerry Wood vs. Ben Sheets
Remembering the Ks. Jesse and Ryan discuss a pair of classic performances from Kerry Wood and Ben Sheets. Topics include: a 20 strikeout performance from Kerry Wood vs. the Astros, […]
