Andrew McCutchen bouncing back seemed reasonable, but maybe it shouldn’t have been.
Are we there yet?
What does dancing legend Mikhail Baryshnikov have to do with A’s infielder Jed Lowrie? It is related to why you should trade Lowrie ASAP.
Paul DeJong, Alec Asher and one of the Daniel Robertson receive attention by the big boys.
How does the best pitcher of this era stack up against the greats from the previous three decades?
Brendan Rodgers and Alec Hansen highlight a extra big Memorial Day update.
It’s hard to say how tight of a grip Brad Hand has on the closer’s job in San Diego, with Brandon Maurer still getting opportunities in the ninth inning for the Padres. Mr. Hand apparently has to share. Also: How about that Bud Norris?
Hunter Strickland and Bryce Harper rumble, David Price returns, Albert Pujols moves closer to 600, and the Astros score two touchdowns in a row.
Emma tells the stories of the confrontations that didn’t happen, while Kate celebrates baseball celebrating the Simpsons.
Notes and video featuring A.J. Puk, Bo Bichette, and a big-money J2 signing from 2016.
Stephen Strasburg and Max Scherzer combine for 28 strikeouts, Chase Anderson flirts with a no-hitter, Aaron Judge collects his first grand slam, and Dellin Betances destroys Gary Sanchez’s mitt.