It’s about the Red Sox. And it’s not the one you think.
Some teams rage against the dying of the light. Some teams just make you want to rage. Or drink. Steven Goldman covers them all.
Despite a serious PR problem, personal trainers can have a positive impact on player health. Will Carroll points out one surprising example, and provides updates on Carlos Beltran and Matt Clement, in today’s UTK.
Troy Glaus could play a big role in the Angels’ playoff drive. The Cubs did well to add Ben Grieve. The Brewers have been top-heavy this season. These and other news and notes out of Anaheim, Chicago and Milwaukee in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
They’ve won 11 straight and 19 of 21. Can they keep winning all the way into October? Dayn Perry looks at the Astros’ postseason hopes.
Despite not showing up for their scheduled start on Monday against the Yankees, the Devil Rays won’t have to forfeit the game. Derek Zumsteg disagrees with that decision.
Even the two hottest teams in baseball, the Red Sox and Astros, are dealing with health concerns. Will Carroll provides updates on those squads, and others, in today’s UTK.
These three teams have had similarly disappointing seasons despite moderate expectations and medium-to-high payrolls.
The American League and a classic American songwriter. If it gets better than this, Steven Goldman doesn’t want to know.
As if they didn’t have enough in common, Randy Johnson is aping one of Nolan Ryan’s most ignominious achievements.
It’s one thing if a manager believes that intentionally walking Bonds is the best strategy to winning a game. And the game is close. I think the intentional walk is a bad strategy anyway, but I can respect that we have different opinions (me and the manager). But if a team is out of contention, or it’s a blowout, they should pitch to Bonds. If baseball is a sport, and it is, it’s only sporting to let him hit if the outcome of the game isn’t in question.
Which teams have played through dramatic changes in their run scoring or prevention this year, and which ones haven’t? Jim Baker takes a look, and brings back the Loneliness Factor as well.
The Yankees aren’t happy with Kevin Brown. The Royals aren’t happy with being Royals. Nick Swisher and Andres Galarraga, however, bring sunshine and joy to this holiday.
Having suffered through a weekend in which he couldn’t watch his beloved Cubs, Will Carroll has updates on Kevin Brown, Troy Glaus and Jose Guillen.
There’s a new Cuban defector on the market, and he’s going to cost a pretty penny to sign. Derek Zumsteg examines the history of Cuban free agents, and concludes that your favorite team might be better off passing.
On the radio last week, Joe Sheehan ignored the Marlins in a discussion of the NL wild-card race. Today, he offers a mea culpa.