How good are the hauls teams received in recent trades?
Ben and Sam discuss the possibility that the Nationals might enter the playoffs without either Bryce Harper or Stephen Strasburg, then talk about how the White Sox have defied injuries yet again and proved the pre-season predictions wrong.
Despite an early deficit, the Diamondbacks are making up ground in the NL West. Also, a conversation with Chris Sale, and tons of notes from scouts and front-office types.
The routes the White Sox and Tigers have taken to contention in the AL Central are completely different.
The White Sox acquire Francisco Liriano from their division rival, the Minnesota Twins.
Wherever he goes, Ozzie Guillen attempts to be the center of attention. And we give him exactly what he wants.
After changing his Sox, things are looking better for Kevin Youkilis.
Adam Dunn continues to make a big comeback from one of the worst seasons in major-league history, and Bryce Harper hits his first homer.
Though Bryce Harper’s reputation leaves many questioning his maturity, his Nationals teammates have embraced him.
Albert Pujols may be struggling, but there are major-league regulars doing even worse.
Umpires shouldn’t settle for “close enough” when it comes to perfection.
The tater trots for April 21: Paul Konerko helps a perfect game, Todd Helton & Austin Jackson set things right in the world.
The tater trots for April 20: two inside-the-park home runs, plus an invalid trot from David Ortiz!
The tater trots for April 18: Hanley Ramirez continues his assault on la máquina jonrón and Kevin Youkilis proves how his head isn’t in the game.
There are a lot of differences between the two parks in Chicago, especially for those trying to cover games.
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