Francisco Rodriguez has been lights out since June; the Cubs’ rotation has been one of the best in all of baseball; and Tigers have improved a bit since the All-Star break. All this and much more news from Anaheim, Chicago, and Detroit in your Thursday edition of Prospectus Triple Play.
The Orioles scored a windfall in their trade of Sidney Ponson. The Rockies’ pitching has shockingly been worse on the road than at home. The Mets need to get a first baseman’s mitt for Mike Piazza. These and other news and notes out of Baltimore, Colorado, and New York in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
Bill Mueller caps off one of the most improbable offensive nights in history; the Reds are taking steps toward changing the direction of their club; Mark Loretta and Rod Beck are playing their ways into San Diego’s future. All this and much more news from Boston, Cincinnati, and San Diego in your Tuesday edition of Prospectus Triple Play.
The Marlins pitching staff has carried the team into the thick of the Wild Card race. Soriano and Jeter are heading in opposite directions for the Yankees. The Pirates’ kids are all right. These and other news and notes out of Florida, New York, and Pittsburgh in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
Grady Sizemore has usurped Victor Martinez as Impressive Indian of the Future; Hideo Nomo likes his time away from home; and Jeff Nelson gets dealt just days after criticizing the M’s front office. All this and much more news from Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Seattle in your Friday edition of Prospectus Triple Play.
The Diamondbacks hope Raul Mondesi can help their slumping offense. Angel Berroa deserves the Rookie of the Year award. Jose Mesa v. Pat Burrell, Phillies duel to the death. These and other news and notes out of Arizona, Kansas City, and Philadelphia in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
By one measure, the Braves have a 99% chance of winning the East. The Twins aren’t out of the race for the AL Central yet. Travis Lee has actually learned to make himself useful. All this and much more news from Atlanta, Minnesota, and Tampa Bay in your Wednesday edition of Prospectus Triple Play.
Paul Konerko and Carlos Lee have snapped out of slumps to lift the White Sox back into contention. Dan Haren has suddenly emerged as the Cardinals’ number-two starter. Ramon Nivar has turned into a new man for the Rangers. These and other news and notes out of Chicago, St. Louis, and Texas in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
The Astros don’t improve at the trade deadline. Scott Podsednik is making Brewers fans forget about Alex Sanchez. Jose Guillen takes his huge year at the plate to the A’s. All this and more news from Oakland, Milwaukee, and Houston in this edition of Prospectus Triple Play.
The Expos are benefitting from one of the best trades of the year; the Giants have some youngsters developing in their system; and the Blue Jays will wait another year before beginning their assault on the AL East. All this and much more news from Montreal, San Francisco, and Toronto in your Friday edition of Prospectus Triple Play.
Troy Glaus may need a Fame Audit. The Cubs teeter between contention and wait ’til next year. The Tigers haven’t turned it around in the second half. These and other news and notes out of Anaheim, Chicago, and Detroit in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
The Orioles’ pitching has come to life, costing Geronimo Gil his job. The Rockies got a strong debut out of Chin-Hui Tsao. The Mets sift through their B prospects while waiting for Huber, Wright, and Kazmir. These and other news and notes out of Baltimore, Colorado, and New York in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
Does Todd Walker’s bat make up for his defensive shortcomings? Could the Reds use Elmer Dessens right about now? And do the Padres have a trade up their sleeves? All this and much more news from Boston, Cincinnati, and San Diego in your Tuesday edition of Prospectus Triple Play.
The Marlins have charged into the thick of the NL Wild Card race. The Yankees acquired two useful relievers for next to nothing. The Pirates also showed it was a buyer’s market, selling Aramis Ramirez, Kenny Lofton, and Mike Williams for modest returns. These and other news and notes out of Florida, New York, and Pittsburgh in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.
The Indians front office is taking management advice from Charles Nagy. Guillermo Mota has been outstanding for the Dodgers. And any way you slice it, Jeff Cirillo has been a bust in the truest sense of the word. All this and much more news from Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Seattle in your Friday edition of Prospectus Triple Play.
The Diamondbacks’ Brandon Webb offers another data point in the case for home run-preventing minor league pitchers succeeding in the majors. Royals staff ace Darrell May continues the success he had in Japan. The Phillies’ Rheal Cormier was the best reliever in the National League in the first half…for rheal. These and other news and notes out of Arizona, Kansas City, and Philadelphia in today’s Prospectus Triple Play.