Joe takes a look at a team he hasn’t written about in a while, the San Diego Padres.
While the Yankees have a superstar behaving like a utility infielder, the Rockies have the reverse situation, at least when they play at Coors.
In today’s Transaction Analysis, Christina comments on the Brett Myers situation, watches another team turf Tony Womack, and doesn’t exactly shower Ned Colletti with praise for his latest manuever.
College baseball claims another victim. Plus, Will has news on Matt Clement, Wily Mo Pena, Doug Davis, Magglio Ordonez, and others.
Does an evenly balanced payroll put you at the front of the pack? Does it have anything to do with postseason success? Dan takes a look.
Sorting out the wreckage from the building blocks in Atlanta, and what obvious spot can the Padres address to help their playoff hopes?
The importance of the “little things” may be overstated, but that doesn’t mean they don’t affect the course of a game…or even one critical inning.
Towers crumble in Toronto, launching the Rocket in Houston in time to capitalize on some bench help, and Jose Reyes becomes a man in full in today’s Notebook.
All eyes are on the AL Central, but the team leading the AL East is the hottest one in baseball.
Two guys named Pujols and Clemens make their way back to the NL Central, and some new arms get a chance in the latest Transaction Analysis.
Nate delves into another sport’s method to rate teams in season, across time, and into the present, and looks at its applicability to baseball.
Updates on Kerry Wood, Robinson Cano and others highlight this UTK, but it’s a different kind of injury that is at the forefront of Will’s mind today.
Five teams that look like contenders, with only one from the National League. (Hint: it’s not the Cubs.) Jay dissects the week that was.
Pedro Martinez’ return to Boston sparks a historical look at other ace pitchers returning to old stomping grounds.
A rematch of the World Champs and the NL pennant winners is what Derek’s clicker dials up this time around.
The Cardinals’ Mark Mulder leads off a group of updates that includes Bonds, Derrek Lee, the Red Sox’ rotation, and more.