Great rookie duos, the pity of being a Pirate pitcher and more in Jim’s weekend edition, which focuses on teams’ recent work.
Jim tells you more about sweeps than you were probably expecting, and then steps into our author-friendly time machine to go to… Pittsburgh?
Jim touches on the subject of modest ambitions, the hidden virtues of the college of coaches, and closers who still work like men.
Jim’s matchups this week feature a team getting nothing from their infield corners, a team mentioned on TV’s Deadwood, and a team that has turned itself around with historical speed.
Jim kicks off the second half with some thoughts on run support, yesterday’s Reds-Nationals swap, and the Yankees’ post ASB history.
Jim loves the Home Run Derby, loves it so much that he’s come into possession of a document that might just make it more lovable still.
Jim takes a look at a playoff rematch from last year, the playoff chances of the Phillies, and a look at how the Dodgers are leading the league in Runs Scored.
This weekend’s biggest interleague mismatchup prompts Jim to wonder about American League dominance. Plus, readers respond to last week’s Miguel Cabrera hit during a supposed intentional walk.
Pedro Martinez’ return to Boston sparks a historical look at other ace pitchers returning to old stomping grounds.
Jim’s matchups focus on an almost gratuitous interleague pairing, a series of bad moves in Minnesota, and a suggestion that we adopt a Brazilian style of referring to certain players.
Jim’s matchups include a “hurry-up-and-wait” sub-battle in New York, a tip of the cap to Nomar, and a look at the three-inning save.
Plus Jim counts the ways he gets warm and tingly talking about Brandon Webb.
Jim adds a bit of historical context to the Yankee-Tiger matchup, and has some notes on the disappointing A’s, Cubs, and Rockies.
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.
Jim writes that an unlikely addition to the Yankee outfield is actually rather likely, and offers a short history of the Pujols-Bonds matchups.
Jim kicks off the beginning of interleague play with a look at a weekend of natural and unnatural rivalries.