Box Score Banter 2024

Box Score Banter: The Shohei Security BlanketB

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Walker Buehler has a new teammate who can pick him up in case his build-up after nearly two years away takes some twists and turns.

Box Score Banter: Always the GroomsmanB

by Matt Sussman 5/06

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A former Oakland Athletic helps bring down the future former Oakland Athletics.

BSB: Jacob Stallings Hits a Home RunB

by Alexandra Whitley 5/03

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Ironically, our image service didn't have a single photograph of Stallings actually hitting it.

Box Score Banter: Bitter EndB

by Catherine Galanti 5/02

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Sometimes, you win the battle but lose the war.

Box Score Banter: Remaining In MadnessB

by Patrick Dubuque 5/01

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The problem for the Rockies is that they didn't have enough bees.

Box Score Banter: Carve ‘Em Up, Garv ‘Em UpB

by Andrew Mearns 4/30

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A modern pitching masterpiece. Or two-thirds of one, at least.

Box Score Banter: This Was Supposed To Be The Springer of GeorgeB

by Matt Sussman 4/29

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Sunday in the park with George.

Box Score Banter: There Are No Rules in the RainB

by Alexandra Whitley 4/26

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When precipitation and relativism collide.

Box Score Banter: Knuckling (Way, Way) UpB

by Catherine Galanti 4/25

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The Rockies have tried many ways to beat Coors, but they haven't tried the way they got beaten Wednesday.

Box Score Banter: No ExitB

by Patrick Dubuque 4/24

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There's always more baseball (to lose).

Box Score Banter: Dealin’ Dylan Does the DeedB

by Andrew Mearns 4/23

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Even following an offseason of retools, the Padres' postseason hopes have yet to Cease.

Box Score Banter: Gladly Pay You TuesdayB

by Matt Sussman 4/22

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The unexpected connection between your 2024 White Sox and the Popeye cinematic universe.

Box Score Banter: Experiments in Takeout SlidesB

by Alexandra Whitley 4/19

What's a subtle tackle in a no-contact league so long as it's between friends?

Box Score Banter: A Very, Very, Very Fine HouckB

by Catherine Galanti 4/18

The first complete-game shutout at Fenway since 2017 could scarcely have come at a better time.

BSB: Kyle and the Kafkaesque FactoryB

by Andrew Mearns 4/16

The Rockies are a gift that never stops giving, no matter how much you beg.

Box Score Banter: When April Counts More Than OctoberB

by Matt Sussman 4/15

The Astros' 2B hit home runs no. 212 and 213 on Sunday. Officially.