Relative to standard stats, advanced stats are considered more complex and esoteric. But in recent years, advanced stats have become a greater part of the mainstream conversation.

Who should close and who is the odd-man out in the rotation when Trey Yesavage comes back? Here is what the data says ...

The calendar is about to turn to September, the final mad dash of the MLB regular season. And while most attention is understandably on which teams are going to make or miss out on the playoffs, ...

The Ottawa Senators’ crucial 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers wasn’t just a scoreboard victory — the underlying numbers told an even richer story. Using advanced stats like Corsi, Fenwick, and ...

Like any advanced stat, one doesn’t hold weight over another, and they paint a picture for a hitter’s profile together. For instance, a hitter might be patient with low swing rates and doesn’t chase, ...

Advanced stats can be tricky. On one hand, they provide a layer of context that goes beyond the basic box score and gives fans insight that shows them just how valuable players are. However, when they ...

Baseball stats have progressed from simple box scores to advanced analytics powered by vast historical databases and real-time tracking systems. Resources like Statcast, Lahman Database, and ...

Josiah Gray has returned for the Washington Nationals. That is a good sign for both him and the franchise, as it's been a long road back for the right-hander after he underwent Tommy John surgery in ...

Advanced stats can help fantasy football managers determine whether a defense's fantasy output was supported by the quality ...

As the Pittsburgh Pirates complete their annual crawl to the bottom of the MLB standings, fans are fed up. Ben Cherington has shown no eye for acquiring and developing talent. Bob Nutting refuses to ...