Will braces himself for how the upcoming rain may impact two weekend events, and has updates on Josh Beckett, Garret Anderson, Hideki Matsui, that Bonds guy, and more.
Today’s Notebook examines damage control in Beertown that involves pitching and not pitchers, and helps us all to get to know the Padres
“Mrs. Baseball Prospectus” chimes in with her own take on last week’s Dodgers-Brewers game in L.A.
Will has news on a surprise Tommy John surgery, a handful of Yankee injuries, an ADD update, and a tip of the cap to Astro beat writers for covering an injury so well.
Nate observes whether or not the Cubs need to strip down to the foundations or the baseboards to build for a better future.
The Orioles sort through their corner players, the Mets scrape the bottom of the barrel in May, and the Curse of DePodesta claims another victim.
Jim focuses on some possible early challenges to single-season records, including the Twins’ run at most hits allowed, and a current Red Sock challenging a past Red Sock for the doubles crown.
Jay watches the Tigers re-ascend to the top spot while leading the league in ERA, the red-hot Padres feast on below-average competition, and the Yankees deal with a litany of problems.
Kevin takes a swing through the prospects and suspects of the affiliates of the Pete Rozelle dream division–“Parity Fever, Catch It!”
Jeff uses Chien-Ming Wang to study repeatable skills that Roto owners may need to be aware of.
A week after catching the Dodgers and Brewers, Joe takes in a game between the Triple-A affiliates of the two teams.
Bonds gets closer to passing Ruth, Cole Hamels gets called up (no pressure, kid), and a few teams sort out their injury trouble.