Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

On-Base Perception

Newsday's new all-encompassing baseball blog on the Yankees, Mets, MLB and more from around the sport.

Melky Cabrera still has a good chance to win batting title

Melky Cabrera, of the San Francisco Giants, shows

Photo credit: AP

This article comes with two warnings before you go any further:

(1) There is some math involved. I sincerely apologize for that ahead of time.

(2) This is not a feel-good article. That's because the guy who cheated also stands a good chance to be the guy who wins.

Melky Cabrera's suspension on Wednesday for testing positive for a banned substance leaves him with 501 plate appearances,...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Baseball highlights

Vote

Which surging team is most likely to remain a contender?

Royals Blue Jays Padres

OBP on Twitter

Follow Newsday Sports on Twitter at @NewsdaySports

advertisement | advertise on newsday