As July turns to August, the clarity of the NL West finish is sharpening, and some emerging images are distinctly more flattering than others.

As the trade deadline nears with many teams having holes at shortstop, Furcal is a gamble worth taking.

On July 30, 2011 Richard will be running a half-marathon. In honor of his run, he looks at the distance travelled by some notable players.

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“The tragic night is a condition of life, a condition in which the human personality is able to flower and realize itself.”

On July 20, 1901 Heinie Manush was born. Richard looks back at his Hall of Fame career.

Analysis of Ubaldo Jimenez’s 2011 performance using PITCHf/x data.

The National League Central is a four-team battle. (Plus PITCH-f/x team performance)

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I have no proof that Paul Sorrento visited a fortune teller before the 1991 season, but if he did, the results would have been eye opening.