That the Yankees struggle with starters they’ve never seen before is not just an urban myth. In the words of Madeline Kahn, “It’s twue! It’s twue!” Plus: Notes from an old timer’s day.
Chasing Detroit in the standings, Chicago will have to do without one of their finest in the interim.
A recent offensive skid only serves to remind Red Sox fans of how well their team has hit after acquiring Adrian Gonzalez over the offseason.
The injury-plagued Twins face more bad news about Delmon Young and Justin Morneau, a pair of Red Sox players and two Phillies pitchers deal with lingering injury issues, and Elvis Andrus tries not to leave the building.
The tater trots for June 24: an Acme-sized blast from Wile E. Mo and a whole bunch of quick trots.
The Seattle Mariners are trying to go from division pretenders to title contenders, but that presents a conundrum as the trade deadline approaches.
The tater trots for June 23: a very short day.
A look at some articles you may have missed this week at Baseball Prospectus.
After a hot start and a subsequent slump, the Rockies believe they’ve leveled off as contenders in the NL West.
Despite our nostalgia for the days when distance mattered, there’s no denying that new technology has made it easier than ever before to follow our favorite teams.
Ike Davis’ ankle isn’t getting much better, Brandon Lyon’s shoulder has more than one problem, Roy Oswalt’s back and Shaun Marcum’s hip act up again, and Jose Contreras and Josh Willingham suffer strains.