Ian at the Sports Nation Tigers blog, Bless You Boys, gives an update on the Tigers vast injury problems.

Looks like PetCo Park has been skimping on the beer, watering it down.

Magpie has a fantastic “novelette” up on Batter’s Box comparing Fred McGriff and Mark McGwire. I love any post that references Creeque Alley.

Eric Seidman has a post up on Fangraphs about Pat Burell’s designated fielding replacment, So Taguchi. Taguchi has been a disappointment in the field so far this year and Eric outlines the when’s and how’s. Also, Aaron Gleeman feels that the legendary Adam Everett has been disappointing in the field in Minnesota. Aaron notes that […]

One day after announcing that they would bench future Hall-of-Famer Frank Thomas, the Blue Jays have released him.

The Blue Jays have announced that they are going to bench Frank Thomas, and Jon Hale wonders whether that $10 million option for next year is the reason.

Joe Posnanski has a post about Brian Bannister’s less-than-awesome start last night (Bannister actually lost!). Included are some nice observations about the Royals, such as “…it’s apparent to me already that Hillman has a talent for getting players to buy in and focus…”

Skyking has some an updated take on Evan Longoria’s new contract, based on more detailed information. Another nice job.

Pat Jordan has remained a singularly interesting fixture on the sportswriting landscape since the initial publication, more than 30 years ago, of A False Spring, his searingly sad-and-honest memoir of his short-lived minor league pitching career. In the decades since Jordan has written prolifically, for a variety of publications and covering a variety of subjects. […]

A.J. Hinch, the director of player development for the Diamondbacks, has his own blog. I would think this is a must-read for die-hard Diamondback fans, and Hinch’s writing is interesting enough for most other fans, too. Hat tip: Jeff Sackmann.