This ten-pack goes to twelve, as Kevin catches up after a long weekend.
Jim adds a bit of historical context to the Yankee-Tiger matchup, and has some notes on the disappointing A’s, Cubs, and Rockies.
Jered Weaver and Matt Kemp make their debuts, Ian Kinsler returns from the DL, and medicore pitchers get swapped around like mad.
Dan moves to the Win Expectancy framework for a quick look at the most “clutch” performances from 2005.
The newest Baseball Prospectus author has a look at a technological advancement in the way baseball is delivered to your computer.
Will passes on the latest reports about Derrek Lee, Eric Gagne, Jim Edmonds, Brad Wilkerson, Wily Mo Pena and Mark Prior (again) in a special holiday edition.
The Royals are bad, Ozzie Guillen motivates his team, Dusty Baker thinks Tony Womack’s a good idea, and some superstars respond to critics.
Bonds’ 715th home run wasn’t the joyous moment it should have been.
The NL DiSar Award looks like it might take up permanent residence in the South, but remember, these things are often won in the summer.
We take a look at the Cub rotation, and a young star’s surprising start in Tampa Bay.
After many years and many millions of dollars, the Twins will finally get a new open-air stadium. And, as usual, there’s a lot going on with the deal.
Jim closes out the week with a warning for the Tigers, interesting futility performances for St. Louis and San Diego, a suggestion for the Royals, and more.