This is the first Stat Notes of the season, so obviously small sample warnings apply. We have some of the same views as last year, and will also be trying some new things. Comments and suggestions welcome.
MLB Standings
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NL Standings and Key Stats
Offense
Scoring is up slightly in the early going, 4.06 per game compared to 4.00 last year. Still, there have been 18 shutouts so far this year in the NL, which over a full season would work out to 185. That would tie for the third highest total ever in the NL (since 1914).