Nate observes whether or not the Cubs need to strip down to the foundations or the baseboards to build for a better future.
Jim focuses on some possible early challenges to single-season records, including the Twins’ run at most hits allowed, and a current Red Sock challenging a past Red Sock for the doubles crown.
Jay watches the Tigers re-ascend to the top spot while leading the league in ERA, the red-hot Padres feast on below-average competition, and the Yankees deal with a litany of problems.
A week after catching the Dodgers and Brewers, Joe takes in a game between the Triple-A affiliates of the two teams.
The Orioles sort through their corner players, the Mets scrape the bottom of the barrel in May, and the Curse of DePodesta claims another victim.
Bonds gets closer to passing Ruth, Cole Hamels gets called up (no pressure, kid), and a few teams sort out their injury trouble.
Will says goodbye to a loyal friend before looking at a slew of new pitching injuries.
Steven looks to the A’s of the 1960s and 70s to answer a reader question about roster hyper-specialization.
Somehow, some way, Scott Erickson is back in the major leagues.
Jim investigates the fate of the Indians after dropping three to the worst team in baseball, points and laughs at the Pirates and Marlins, and follows the Rockies’ road/home splits all the way to Houston.
Will files his report on the Matsui injury, along with detailed updates on Frank Thomas, Jeff Bagwell, Brad Lidge, Dontrelle Willis and what to expect in Cole Hamels’ MLB debut tonight.
DETROIT TIGERSTeam Audit | Team DT Cards | Team Articles | Team Statistics As Joe Sheehan pointed out last week, the Tigers are one of the big stories of the young 2006 season. At press time, they have a .618 winning percentage, and stand within easy striking distance of the AL Central leader, the White…
MLB’s newest knuckleballer is already demoted, the Rangers and Padres make an interesting trade, and the Blue Jays are lathering, rinsing and repeating with their relievers.
The Doctor returns with a look at the draft history of high school and college pitchers, to see if we can learn a few things about pitching value.
Will breaks down Randy Johnson’s delivery using MLB.com’s searchable video, and has updates on Rich Harden, Albert Pujols, Moises Alou, and more.
To stick with the theme, you might say that Dan’s column on historic HBP rates engendered a massive retaliatory response from readers.