The Blue Jays had a golden opportunity to make themselves relevant over the weekend, and they blew it.
Gary Sheffield sounds off about leadership, Yogi Berra doesn’t know what salsa is, Ken Griffey Jr. and the Reds bring joy in a time of sorrow, and Joe Morgan mourns the loss of a simpler game. Oh, and some guy named Palmeiro got busted for something.
With recent inductees into the Real Hall of Fame still in mind, Clay proposes an Objective Hall of Fame. In Part One, Clay details his methodology and presents the opening class.
Jay wonders how much young talent the Braves traded away during their impressive decade-plus reign over the NL East.
Will has updates on Armando Benitez, the Yankees’ rotation, Jose Guillen, Chipper Jones, and others.
Fantasy team need a late-season boost? Erik Siegrist has a look at some potential reinforcements on the farm.
With the trade deadline come and gone with few significant pickups, teams now start getting their emergency rosters ready.
Major league lineups get reshuffled for the pennant drive, with stars getting extra days off and rookies seeing more playing time. Erik Siegrist at those teams and players who might impact your fantasy lineups.
Notebook closes out the week with looks at the Mets and Rangers.
Will nods to the work of one of his favorite writers…but notes a pet peeve as well. Updates on Manny Ramirez, Adam Eaton and Russ Ortiz close out the week.
A possible NLCS preview highlights the weekend action. No, not the Padres and Nationals.
Notebook looks at recent pickups by the Indians and Marlins, and checks in with the Dodgers.