It’s almost September, and you know what that means.

Aaron talks questionable managing, The Next Big Thing next’s big start, and booing.

Instead of E-5, there are F-5’s happening in Kansas City and they’re bearing down on Baltimore.

They should move first base back one step to eliminate all those close plays.
—John Lowenstein

Jason Giambi’s saga continues with the worst year of his life.

Aaron has seen the future of pitching and it’s in Seattle.

He’s the hottest hitter in baseball, the AL Player of the Month for July, and the leading hitter in the American League. He’s no hero, but Jason Giambi’s resurgence is the most impressive thing to happen so far this season.

Integrity issues aside, how do we now view Rafael Palmeiro’s career?

Winfield goes back to the wall. He hits his head on the wall—and it rolls off! It’s rolling all the way back to second base! This is a terrible thing for the Padres.
—Newest Ford Frick Award Winner Jerry Coleman

Steve reviews this summer’s blockbuster chronicle of “drugs, power, and the fight for the soul of major league baseball.”