At least one major media outlet does this every summer, but it’s always fun. Today it’s the Sporting News’ turn. They break up 1 (Fenway), 2 (PNC), 3 (Wrigley), 4 (Camden Yards); and 5 (AT&T) into separate pages and then lump 6-30 together. There isn’t a lot of analysis here — I think some editor […]

You know you’re not livin’ right when your own brother sues you: Former professional baseball player Lenny “Nails” Dykstra refused to pay his brother a 10 percent stake in car wash partnerships that the outfielder sold for more than $50 million, Kevin Dykstra claims in Superior Court. Lenny allegedly convinced Kevin to give up a […]

So bad that folks are actively wondering whether it would have been a good thing for the Mets to have signed Manny Ramirez last winter: So before you stand up and boo Manny tonight, Mets fans, think twice. Remember how badly you wanted Manny during the off-season, and ask yourself this question: Would we take […]

Happy San Fermin, everyone. When you get done having fun, read some of this stuff: Ryan Braun to be Doug Melivn’s deputy? I’m not going to judge Manny for doing steroids. I will judge him, however, for being a cheap sonofabitch. Roy Halladay isn’t going anywhere. “The Worst Team That Money Could Buy” could soon […]

Calling all Johnny Cueto owners.

Headline: “St. Louis is perfect host for All-Star Game“ This is on MLB.com, of course, so it’s not like it was gonna say “St. Louis: frankly, we coulda done a bit better.” Lots of great “St. Louis fans are the best in baseball” porn in that article if you’re into that sort of thing.

Phillies 22, Reds 1. I’m not sure what’s more impressive: the Phillies’ offensive outburst, or that it was all said and done in 2:53. The only downside of this for Philadelphia is that it will skew Cole Hamels’ run support numbers, thereby making his season look a little worse than it actually is. I’m guessing […]

Tips for analyzing potential trades at the All-Star break.

Joe Mauer gets his due.

Some challenges that can affect pitch classification and analysis.