Roger Clemens is rumored to be close to returning to Houston. But will his performance really impact their playoff chances?
Bonds’ 715th home run wasn’t the joyous moment it should have been.
The NL DiSar Award looks like it might take up permanent residence in the South, but remember, these things are often won in the summer.
One of the ongoing themes of the 2006 season–poor bullpen management–cost the Phillies a critical game last night.
Order has been restored in the National League Central, where the Cardinals once again have the best record in the NL.
A scary moment in last Tuesday’s Mets/Cardinals game has Joe wondering if there’s too much playing in the rain these days.
A week after catching the Dodgers and Brewers, Joe takes in a game between the Triple-A affiliates of the two teams.
Somehow, some way, Scott Erickson is back in the major leagues.
Blue Jays’ manager John Gibbons has been using his closer more aggressively than most managers do.
Joe has a few thoughts on a late-inning reliever usage pattern that doesn’t get much attention these days.
Joe shares some thoughts after taking in a game in Los Angeles, though his scorecard and favorite clipboard are now MIA.
The surprise team with the best chance of sustaining its early success plays in Detroit.
Joe considers the Reds’ hot start, and wonders about their chances to stay atop the NL Central.
Joe takes the bullet-point format out for a spin.
Joe has seen some terrible uses of the sacrifice bunt so far this season.