ANALYSIS
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Long-form, data-driven looks at the decisions managers and front offices make — and what they cost.
ANALYSIS · May 2, 2026 · 12 min
Thomson vs. Dombrowski: Who Bears Responsibility for the Phillies' Collapse?
A data-driven verdict on the manager who was fired and the GM who pulled the trigger
When the Phillies fired Rob Thomson 28 games into the 2026 season, they fired the manager with the highest winning percentage (.568) in franchise history. This analytical review examines both records — Thomson's four years of Pythagorean o…
ANALYSIS · May 1, 2026 · 19 min
Cora vs. Breslow: Who Bears Responsibility for the Red Sox's Collapse?
A data-driven verdict on the manager who was fired and the CBO who built the roster
When the Red Sox fired Alex Cora on April 26, 2026, they fired the third-winningest manager in franchise history and the only modern Boston manager with a World Series ring. CBO Craig Breslow framed the decision as a 'philosophical misalig…