Jim wonders why we pay major-league prices for Triple-A rosters in September, has notes on a darkhorse MVP candidate, and looks at a necklace of dubious quality.
The NL MVP Award should come down to the two best players in the league. It’s increasingly likely that it won’t.
From the new UTK HQ, Will has news on the long-awaited return of Barry Bonds, a possible exit for Rafael Palmeiro, a note on the Yankees’ rotation, and more.
Three players make the fifth edition, each of whom has a specific place in the game’s lore.
Scott Podsednik is set to make history in Chicago, and there’s something special about Daniel Cabrera. Dayn has the lowdown.
Jonah takes us through the Inning of the Week as the Astros try to win the wild card with very little offense.
Notebook is optimistic about at least one player in Colorado, and has lineup breakdowns of both New York teams.
Will Carroll and Mike Carminati wonder if swinging and missing is that big of a deal, and their findings may surprise you.
Tony La Russa has some words about sabermetrics, Rafael Palmeiro drowns out the boos, Jim Bowden does things the Max Power way, and David Wells comes full circle.
Injuries become a bit harder to find, while at the same time having more impact, as we head into the season’s last four weeks.
There’s a new second-place team in the NL West.
Jim revisits some Matchups from earlier in the year to see how prophetic–or wrong–he really was.
Notebook turns an eye toward the Red Sox and Dodgers, assessing playoff hopes/chances.
Will has news on Jaret Wright, Kerry Wood, Frank Thomas, the Cardinals’ rotation, and–remember him?–Barry Bonds.
Our view of the season would be very different if it had played out exactly in reverse to reality. James rewinds the year, and shows us how.
Notebook takes a look at Chicago’s Big Three, Oakland’s playoff hopes, and San Francisco’s recent roster moves.