Game Theory and MLB Free Agency

Have you ever wondered why baseball fans were so shocked the Red Sox traded former MVP Mookie Betts? Or what happened throughout baseball history to make Mookie Bett’s impending free agency so important to the future of the MLB? If so, this is the podcast for you as today we deep dive into the world of game theory and its application to Major League Baseball free agency. Beginning with a discussion of the history and evolution of baseball and the conflicts between players and owners, we set the scene and explain why free agency is so important to both actors. We then more to dissect how free agency works in the Big 3 leagues before concluding with a conversation about Mookie Betts and his path towards it. So, if you are interested in learning more about the history of baseball and its inner workings just sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of The Sport Professor Podcast.