Archive for Athletics

The latest baseball business and stadium news.

The Orioles’ Randor Bierd and Cardinals’ Brian Barton rank as Chris’ favorite Rule 5 selections this year.

On Dec. 6, 1899, Jocko Conlan was born. He would go on to a brief major league playing career, hitting .263 in 128 games. Despite such mediocre numbers, though, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974. Richard explains how it happened.

THT’s writers gather around the hot stove and react to the Miguel Cabrera trade, the Johan Santana rumors and other moves around baseball.

Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news.

Brian brings us the latest stadium news.

Brian brings us the latest baseball business and stadium news.

It’s time again to visit our sometimes hittin’, sometimes sittin’ friends. They’re all here: Bull, The Hit Man, Rance & Garth, Lenny & Mookie, and Spanky & Junior. And, of course, Death to Flying Things.

The good, the bad and the ugly of first overall draft picks.

Why Red Sox fans can calm down, whether WPA can explain differences in expected records and much more.