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Rachel Goldberg

Senior Data Analyst

Rachel Goldberg is Locker Room Wire's Senior Data Analyst, specializing in the intersection of statistics and sports performance. Before joining LRW, she was a lead data scientist at Front Office Focus, where she developed predictive models for player performance and team success in the NFL. Her groundbreaking series, "The Cap Calculus," won the 2022 Sabermetric Chronicle Award for its insightful breakdown of NFL contract structures. Rachel is dedicated to uncovering the objective truths hidden within the numbers of the game.

Expertise

Predictive analyticsNFL salary cap analysisDraft modelingSabermetrics

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Latest Articles

Seattle Mariners infielder Buddy Kennedy in uniform on a baseball field, ready for action.
The Huddle

Mariners acquire Buddy Kennedy from Giants for cash

In 48 games at Triple-A Sacramento in 2026, infielder Buddy Kennedy posted a .

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Pitcher Anderson Severino in a Hanshin Tigers uniform throwing a baseball during a night game with a cheering crowd in the background.
The Huddle

Hanshin Tigers sign pitcher Anderson Severino for 2026

Despite posting a stellar 1.

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

John Mozeliak, the newly appointed interim general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, in a professional setting overlooking a baseball stadium.
Draft HQ

John Mozeliak Hired as Angels Interim GM

As of Saturday, John Mozeliak, the newly appointed interim general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, had not met with owner Arte Moreno.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Seattle Mariners manager and general manager in the dugout, strategizing during a baseball game under stadium lights.
The Huddle

Mariners seek relief pitcher and right-handed bat

After a 6-5 loss to the Guardians, the Seattle Mariners are exploring the market for a right-handed hitter and a proven relief pitcher, according to MLB Trade Rumors .

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

A lone Colorado Rockies player in uniform stands in a dimly lit stadium, surrounded by baseballs, contemplating the team's trade deadline strategy.
Fairway Digest

Colorado Rockies eye trade deadline strategy with worst record

After being moved from the rotation to the bullpen, Antonio Senzatela has posted a 2.

Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Carlos Santana, wearing an Arizona Diamondbacks uniform, walking off a baseball field alone at sunset after being released by the team.
Draft HQ

Arizona Diamondbacks release veteran first baseman Carlos Santana

After spending 60 days on the injured list, veteran first baseman Carlos Santana was reinstated by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, only to be immediately designated for assignment, according to

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Andy Green, the new interim manager of the New York Mets, stands in the dugout, looking focused after the team's recent managerial change.
The Huddle

Andy Green Named Mets Interim Manager Amid Shakeup

Just hours after firing manager Carlos Mendoza, the New York Mets lost their first game under interim manager Andy Green by a score of 2-1, a stark indicator of the immediate challenge facing the stru

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen area at dusk, with empty chairs and equipment, symbolizing their current struggles and uncertain trade deadline approach.
Draft HQ

Dodgers prioritize patience in 2026 trade deadline approach

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen posted a dismal 5.

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Dejected baseball player walking off a minor league field towards a clubhouse, symbolizing a player being optioned down.
Draft HQ

Marlins Option Infielder Connor Norby to Triple-A Jacksonville

Through his first 200 at-bats this season, Miami Marlins infielder Connor Norby struck out 70 times while batting a meager .

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Minnesota Twins player Luke Keaschall in uniform, moving from infield to outfield during a Grapefruit League game due to team needs.
Draft HQ

Luke Keaschall Earns Outfield Time Amidst Team Needs

After posting a dismal -6 DRS at second base this season, Luke Keaschall is now starting Thursday's Grapefruit League contest in left field, according to CBS Sports .

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

A baseball diamond under stadium lights at dusk, symbolizing the high stakes of MLB's proposed salary and contract changes.
Draft HQ

MLB proposes $1M minimum salary for 2-year players in 2027

Major League Baseball's latest labor proposal includes a minimum salary increase from $780,000 to $1 million in 2027 for players with at least two years of service, representing a 28% increase, accord

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

An empty catcher's mitt on a baseball field at night, symbolizing the New York Yankees' urgent need for a backup catcher at the trade deadline.
The Huddle

Yankees' trade focus shifts to essential catcher need

Backup catcher Ali Sánchez's Monday night exit from the 5-3 loss to the Tigers, after being hit by a pitch, immediately shifts the New York Yankees' trade deadline focus from luxury acquisitions to es

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

MLB scouts intently watching a game from the stands, analyzing player statistics on the scoreboard for the 2026 trade deadline.
The Huddle

MLB Scouts Track Top 35 Trade Candidates for 2026 Deadline

Tarik Skubal, a two-time defending AL Cy Young winner, is already posting a 3.

Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López on the mound, preparing to start a game, with the team's dugout visible in the background.
The Huddle

Braves move Reynaldo López back into starting rotation

Just last Tuesday, Reynaldo López surrendered four earned runs in little over an inning during the Braves' 11-4 loss to the Nationals.

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

New York Mets pitcher David Peterson being traded to the Chicago Cubs for prospect Cole Mathis, symbolizing a shift in team strategy.
The Huddle

Mets trade struggling pitcher David Peterson to Cubs

Pitcher David Peterson, who carried a 6.

Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Holographic projection of AJ Dybantsa's name as the No. 1 pick for the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft, surrounded by conflicting news reports.
Draft HQ

AJ Dybantsa Initially Named No. 1 Pick to Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft

Initial reports named AJ Dybantsa as the Washington Wizards' No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, though this was immediately contradicted by other sources.

Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read

San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb on the mound, exuding confidence, with the city skyline subtly visible in the background.
The Huddle

Giants retain Logan Webb, other pieces on the block

Despite the San Francisco Giants holding the second-worst record in the National League, team legend Buster Posey explicitly shut down any notion of trading ace Logan Webb, according to Mlbtraderumors

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Colorado Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander grimacing in pain on the baseball mound, clutching his injured elbow during a game.
The Huddle

Chase Dollander Undergoes Internal Brace Surgery on Elbow

On June 22, 2026, Colorado Rockies pitcher Chase Dollander underwent internal brace surgery on his elbow, abruptly ending his promising second MLB season, according to MLB Trade Rumors .

Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera being attended to by medical staff after sustaining a left leg injury while stretching for a throw at first base.
The Huddle

Edward Cabrera placed on injured list with left leg issue

Just days after receiving 'encouraging' MRI results on his right elbow, Chicago Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera was carted off the field with a new left leg injury while stretching for a throw at first ba

Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read

Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer in a dugout, looking out at an empty baseball field at dusk, contemplating future team needs.
The Huddle

Jed Hoyer Addresses Cubs Pitching Needs for 2026 Offseason

The Chicago Cubs' rotation currently ranks 23rd in strikeout rate at 20.

Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min read