It’s over for Kerry Wood and the Cubs, but other teams are still massaging their rosters–and their sore players–for the stretch run.
Checking back in with a team covered earlier in the season proves illuminating for Jonah Keri in this week’s Game of the Week.
Steven runs down the early history of Yankee/Red Sox trading.
Got milk? Got team chemistry? Got…rally panties? If not, then check out this steroid-free edition of The Week in Quotes.
BP staffers reach into the mailbag to talk King Felix, WXRL usage, Hit List construction and more.
With his thoughts on those whose lives will be impacted by Hurricane Katrina, Will has updates on Mark Mulder, Rich Harden and other top starters.
The Cubs threw in the towel this weekend, and continue to drift further from success under Dusty Baker.
Chris has notes on teams reacquiring former players, and the last minute roster tinkerings before next week’s roster expansion.
Jim uses pitching matchups for this weekend’s games, and has notes on no-decisions, non-triumphant returns to the rotation, and a reality TV show idea.
Notebook finishes the week by looking at three American League teams, focusing on a quiet MVP candidate, the worst right fielder in the game, and a much-improved pitcher perhaps on the verge of breaking out.
Will’s ready to move, but still brings us updates on Shannon Stewart, Rich Harden, Nomar Garciaparra, Aramis Ramirez and Curt Schilling.
Criticism for Bob Melvin, praise for David Wright, and memories of 1991 in New York City.
Last week’s column on the Royals’ losing streak generated a lot of discussion, and revealed some errors. James sets things straight this time around.
All draft picks have a value that can be quantified. Using some of the tools he employed last time out, Nate takes a crack at doing just that.
Notebook has a look at Jason Vargas in Florida, some bright spots on the Royals’ roster, and an update on the Twins pitchers’ historic walk-aversion.
The dog days of August mean that the Little League World Series is back, unintentionally highlighting many flaws in the coverage of MLB games.