#lineup-injuries

#lineup-injuries

"In my opinion, Pato was poorly managed. This kid, who was going at 200 miles an hour, arrived and in my opinion, they made him train too much because they saw him as a kid."

Professional athletes cannot bet on their own sport, including games in their league, to prevent insider trading. This rule is strictly enforced across major leagues.

The Royals have a 3-6 record in games they were favored on the moneyline, winning 33.3% of those games.

The 9-9 Cubs are the only last-place team with a positive run differential. Chicago is +19 for a Pythagorean record of 11-7, which puts our heroes in theoretical first place, tied with the Pirates.

Teams that look strong on paper can often perform much less impressively if even one or two key players are removed from the mix, and even the very best teams can look vulnerable with a long enough string of tough-luck injuries.

Travel fatigue refers to the cumulative physical and mental drain that comes from crossing time zones, sleeping in unfamiliar environments, and competing on compressed schedules. It is not just about being tired from a long flight.