Because Dayton Moore likes to mess with the internet.
The BP Crew recalls their favorite baseball freakouts.
A PITCHf/x look at Aroldis Chapman’s transformation.
Less than a month ago, San Francisco sat atop the NL West. Now, the team is struggling to maintain pace with the Diamondbacks.
Jason returns to the show and establishes his presence with authority with tales from the bodega, specially Juan Deli. But before the goofy stuff, we talk about why Logan Morrison’s demotion really isn’t that big of a deal, discuss Jim Thome’s tremendous face and get into a long bit on outfield prospects. Then we are joined by special guest Jim Callis of Baseball America to discuss what happened and what didn’t at Monday’s signing deadline, and if there is any way to fix it, or if it even needs fixing. As always, we hope you enjoy.
Should contenders go to the whip to chase division titles, or would teams be better off winning the wild card?
What factors determine how often hitters take one for the team?
San Francisco faces an injury stack as Carlos Beltran is disabled, Chipper has more soreness, Chris Davis’ season is over, A.J. Pierzynski pops his DL cherry, Garrett Richards goes down, Jon Rauch loses his appendix, and more.
In a high-profile waiver deal, the Twins deal former MLB top prospect Delmon Young to the Tigers.
Though the Rockies aren’t going to contend this year, their curious decision to sign Kevin Millwood sends signals about player evaluation.
The tater trots for August 15: everyone else pales in comparison to Jim Thome, who hit career HRs #599 & #600 Monday night.
The signing deadline for amateur draftees passed last night, but concerns about the system remain.
Nobody said it would be easy, but Damon’s chances are seemingly slipping by the week.
The Braves plug holes by promoting from within, the Phillies do just the opposite, the Diamondbacks sign a survivor from the Pirates’ shipwreck, and a Marlin has a mound meltdown.
The Pirates’ continuing struggles at Miller Park might help make the Brewers’ season.