National League Waiver Wire pickups for Week 9

Mike sat down with the Pirates general manager on behalf of THT and discussed everything from the impact of sabermetrics in the front office to strategies for the draft.

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Who took the high road and who took the low road?

Expectations were high following a breakout 2006 season. How it all went wrong.

On May 29, 1945 John Odom was born. By the time he was in the fifth grade, Odom was known as “Blue Moon,” and by the time he was a teenager, he was pitching in the majors. Richard looks back on Odom’s life and career.

The Royals are sinking fast.

The stories aren’t following their scripts.

Where Fernando Valenzuela, Oliver Wendell Holmes and Dr. Seuss collide.

Results from the Hardball Times reader survey.