The Oakland Athletics’ rookie pitchers have certainly been a surprise and none have seen as much success as 21-year-old lefty Brett Anderson. Get the skinny on Anderson in this installment of THT Fantasy Focus.

What typically happens to 22-year-old middle infielders with no previous big-league experience?

Three years ago, trying to identify the next generation of outstanding ballplayers, Sports Illustrated tabbed “8 Who Will Be Great.” It’s time to check back on the eight and see how they’re doing.

On Aug. 23, 2009, Eric Bruntlett turned just the 15th unassisted triple play in major league history. Richard, who was there to see it, looks at the history of of one of baseball’s rarest plays.

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What sounds like the name of a jazz trumpeter and has three left arms?

Continuing last week’s countdown, Jim brings us his top 10 second-half collapses in the divisonal era.

The disappointing Brewer has been DFA’d. What does that say about Doug Melvin’s original decision to lock him up?

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In which we witness the unloading of some very big lumber near the Lake Erie shore.