Lou is (not) the congratulator, Jerry Manuel tries to distance himself from all those numbers, and Jeff Kent bravely bears his cross.
Indescribable confusion, the rumble in Chicago, the Mets audition for the role of Eeyore, and A.J. oils up his wheelbarrow.
Saying good-bye in the Bronx, Sheff’s latest war of words, and the notable quotables from around the majors.
Avoiding a repeat in Milwaukee, Ozzie’s stone-cold sanity, mailing it in, and Mr. Byrnes’ master plan.
Gambling can ruin your reputation, loading up with duds for the playoff run in LA, and more wisdom and sound advice from around the majors.
Boras vs. Coonelly, Olivo vs. Hillman, and the NL West vs. destiny.
Teams that are trying, getting brainy in Houston, Hankeriffic good times in Texas, and all the other notable quotables from the week that was.
Delivering Steinbrenner-isms, Kent-mantics, and Cash-o-grams.
Olympic despair, Ozzie clears the air, and never saying die down in Houston.
Manny is over being Manny, we have no diplomatic relationship with Cuban since the missile crisis, and other inanities from the week in baseball.
Goosing the Boss, Manny being whiny Manny, and falling in love with prospects.
All-Star chatter, Ozzie’s latest war of words, words to live by when facing a knuckleballer, and notable quotables from around the game.
Taking it easy at the Futures Game, Akron’s extra mayor, and baseball’s answer to He Hate Me.
All-Star selection excitement, Joe Buck on The Bachelorette vs. baseball, and the curious case of Madonna and the Rodriguezes.
GM beatdowns, the Mariners get rotten in center, and where have you gone, Jay Gibbons?
Swinging axes produce talking heads, Sandy talks scouting and statheads, and quotes and comments from around the game.