In the NFL today, there are two defensive alignments used more than any other: the 3-4 and the 4-3. What are the differences between the two, and how do NFL scouts and general managers ...

Every Friday, former NFL defensive back Matt Bowen will take you inside the playbook with his “NFL 101” series. An in-depth look at personnel, formations, coverages, route concepts and more to ...

The Phillies are trusting their data, expecting defensive alignments and aggressive shifting to pay off over the season. But the early returns have not reflected well on the unconventional thinking.

The overall major league batting average this season is .250, three points lower than in 2013. Go ahead and blame defensive shifts. The players who face those alignments do — and they're right.

OSUFreeing up Thaddeus Gibson is always a good idea. Ohio State defensive line Thought No. 2 More of a 3-4 look fits the talents of the players on this line. I'm not going to pretend I'm an expert ...

Well, two numbers usually. Sometimes three. Under Jeremy Pruitt, Tennessee most often held to a 3-4 defensive alignment, occasionally rotating in additional defensive backs depending on the situation.

Masyn Winn injury update: Cardinals place shortstop on IL after his exit forces unusual defensive alignment Winn was adament he would avoid the IL, but he'll instead be sidelined for at least 10 days ...