Ballpark Dimensions

Has Aroldis Chapman found a new way to make batters look foolish? Are Chris Sale and Jose Quintana the best 1-2 punch in the game right now? Could Yoenis Cespedes be one of the better position players to hit the free agency market this year? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers take a closer look at the numbers to hash out these answers. Plus, Rockies pitcher Adam Ottavino joins Statcast to talk about his Tommy John rehab and what it's like pitching at altitude, one of Statcast's favorite topics.

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Are the Mets pushing the panic button on Matt Harvey? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers caught up with Mets reporter Anthony DiComo to hear how epic the series vs. the Nationals will be all season, why he thinks Harvey is struggling on the mound and to find out how the bullpen has stepped up when its team needed it most.

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Caleb Cotham's training regimen could be classified as out of the ordinary. Statcast host Mike Petriello caught up with the Reds pitcher to find out when he figured out data and analytics could improve his game, which training tricks give him an edge and who he models his curveball after. Plus, national editor Matt Meyers joins Statcast to debate whether or not now is the time to trade Mike Trout and to take a closer look at the AL Central by the numbers.

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What would happen if a Minor League team hired two guys to pick the roster, lineup and strategies with real players using the most advanced statistics? FiveThirtyEight's Ben Lindbergh joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to explain how he and Sam Miller tried to break the barrier between the Sonoma Stomper's front office and stat heads. Plus, the guys take a look at how the rebuilding Phillies are still a part of the conversation, especially Aaron Nola, and why Nolan Arenado is the best player in baseball right now.

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Cole Figueroa has decided to take the game of baseball into his own hands. Figueroa joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to explain how he became Statcast forward, which statistics he values most and how he's consuming this data at the Major and Minor League levels. Plus, the guys spotlight the newest king for the longest home run in the Statcast era, how the Brewers turned their O-Swing% around 180 degrees and how the Astros landed at 6-15 to start the season.

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There's a new sheriff in town after Aaron Hicks surpassed Carlos Gomez for the fastest thrown baseball in the Statcast era at 105.5 mph. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers marvel at Hicks' arm strength and try to demystify stabilization with their guest, Russell Carleton from Baseball Prospectus. They also debate whether Bryce Harper or Mike Trout is better, as well as compare Clayton Kershaw to Noah Syndergaard,

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MLB Network's Ken Rosenthal is officially on the Statcast train. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers caught up with Rosenthal to find out how he sees the game using statistics most effectively, whether or not he'll bring up analytics in locker room interviews and why defensive stats provide the best read on a player's ability. Plus, the guys break down the most impressive starters, the ones having the most trouble and whether or not it's time to push the panic button on Shelby Miller.

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Heavy hitters are making their way out of Puerto Rico and into the Major Leagues. Former big leaguer and current ESPN broadcaster Alex Cora joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to explain why so many hot bats like Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor come from the baseball-rich country and who he would choose to make up his infield based on today's advanced statistics. Plus, the guys take a look back at the first few days of Opening Week and spotlight a few guys who are standing out for Statcast.

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What do the numbers 88.2 mph, 327 feet, 94.4 mph and 3.85 seconds have to do with the 2015 season? Statcast host Mike Petriello and MLB.com national editor Matt Meyers take a look back at each team's most impressive statistic and go around the league to make their prediction for division winners and standouts for 2016.

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How can Drew Smyly and Alex Wood help your fantasy team? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers spotlight seven bounceback pitchers worth keeping your eyes on. MLB.com Director of baseball research and development Daren Willman joins the Statcast podcast to highlight his work studying outfield range and where this data could be used in realtime broadcasts. Plus, hear how Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley focuses on "sneaky fast" pitches and how he's helping transform the San Diego pitching staff.

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