Jay looks at a crazy week of interleague play that included a dominant Tiger squad, the surging Dodgers and Indians, and the discolored wreckage of the long-awaited Teal Deal in this week’s Hit List.
Jim writes that an unlikely addition to the Yankee outfield is actually rather likely, and offers a short history of the Pujols-Bonds matchups.
Will shares his thoughts on asterisks and history before getting into the down and dirty of what’s under the bandages.
Order has been restored in the National League Central, where the Cardinals once again have the best record in the NL.
A scary moment in last Tuesday’s Mets/Cardinals game has Joe wondering if there’s too much playing in the rain these days.
Another weekend, another series of transactions in Kansas City and Washington that don’t make sense.
Albert Pujols has some things to say about the disbelievers, Ozzie Guillen’s a bit perplexed about the rule book, and some managers chime in on managing and pitching performances.
Will tips his cap to the folks in Cleveland who helped put together a great event, and has updates on Kerry Wood, Matt Lawton, Coco Crisp and a quorum of injured Yankees.
Steven takes us back to 1919, when Babe Ruth blazed a path through new media that ensured his star would shine more brightly in history than any other, including a certain contemporary slugger.
The Yankees–maybe you heard about this–had a significant comeback against the Rangers the other night. We also ask a few questions about the surging Phillies, and see how this year’s team differs from previous playoff-contenders.
Goodbye Howie, Jae and Gustavo. Hello again, Mr. Womack. Hello Boof. Hello Kerry.
Jim kicks off the beginning of interleague play with a look at a weekend of natural and unnatural rivalries.
The Diamondbacks see some additions and subtractions to their “best team in history” (with more on the way), and we take a closer look at what may be wrong with Curt Schilling.
Working the inside seam yet again, Dan looks at differences between the leagues and the impact of a few extraordinary gentlemen.
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