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Yesterday's Links: What You Missed on 5/20/15

Zach Kempner  —  @zkempner May 21st, 2015
Should coaches now go for two? How do the Astros keep winning? Is offense on the rise in baseball? These stories -- and more -- yesterday on numberFire.

Didn't have enough time to catch some of the content and analysis on numberFire.com yesterday? Don't worry -- here's some of what you missed.

Mathematically, Should NFL Teams Go for Two Now That the Extra Point Is Moved Back?
The numbers say that coaches should go for two under the new point after touchdowns rules.

Offense Is Up in Baseball in 2015
While offense in Major League Baseball hasn't returned to the production of the last 1990s and 2000s, scoring is up a bit this year.

MLB Power Rankings Update: How Real Are the Astros?
Believe it or not, the Houston Astros are for real.

Eastern Conference Finals: Examining Individual Matchups in the Cavaliers vs. Hawks Series
Position by position, who has the advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals?

Eastern Conference Finals: 10 Numbers to Know About the Hawks vs. Cavaliers Series
What are the 10 most important statistics to know in the Eastern Conference Finals?

Will Eric Ebron Make the Second-Year Leap for Detroit?
After a disappointing rookie season, can Eric Ebron show everyone why the Detroit Lions selected him with the 10th overall pick in 2014?

DeAndre Hopkins Is Ready to Become an Elite Wide Receiver in 2015
With Andre Johnson no longer in Houston, can DeAndre Hopkins take the next step towards stardom?