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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"Yankees 2024 Season Outlook: Projected Last Place Finish and Tough Schedule Ahead"

Baseball Reference's projections for the New York Yankees predict a dismal 71.6 win season with a 2.7 percent chance of making the playoffs, contrasting sharply with other forecasts. The model used by Baseball Reference, the Simple Rating System, does not consider offseason acquisitions or player injuries, leading to skepticism about its accuracy. Despite the negative projections, the addition of Juan Soto and a potential full season from Aaron Judge could significantly improve the team's performance.

via New York Post |

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sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Baseball's Immaculate Grid Sparks All-Star Adaptation

The Immaculate Grid, a daily quiz game in the form of a tic-tac-toe board, has become a popular obsession among baseball fans, journalists, and former players. Created by software developer Brian Minter, the game challenges players to fill in nine squares with correct answers corresponding to categories listed across the top and down the left side, mostly consisting of teams. The game, recently purchased by Baseball Reference, has seen a surge in popularity and engagement, with players competing to find the most obscure answers and achieve the lowest rarity score.

via The New York Times|

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