Could September provide relief to what has been an extremely ugly show for Cubs’ fan this season? The National League’s worst team committed six errors on Tuesday night, fell behind 7-0, yet somehow pulled out a win. The club’s improbable 9-8 win over the Dodgers gave Chicago something it hasn’t had since the middle of […]
Misery in Cub Land Read Post »
Everything’s coming up roses these days for the Yankees, starting with the return of Hideki Matsui last night. We attack the topic of Godzilla and the rest of the Yanks’ great tidings in today’s Daily Dose. Three starters went down with injuries last night, and the Dose brings you up to speed on those developments.
Daily Dose: Godzilla’s Return Read Post »
Well, that might be a stretch calling him the National League’s best player, but 23-year-old Marlin third baseman Miguel Cabrera could make a claim. With back-to-back multi-hit games, he’s now taken over the NL batting lead with a .340 mark. We’re talking about a power-hitting batting leader. That’s just sick, especially given his tender age.
Fantasy Notes: The NL’s Best Player? Read Post »
In today’s Daily Dose, we take a closer look at Frank Thomas, who’s really revitalized his career and gone nuts lately with homers in six straight games. Next, we examine some of the great Marlin rookie crop, including Dan Uggla who tied a nearly-70-year-old major league record on Monday night. Read all of this and
Daily Dose: The Big Hurt Keeps Firing Away Read Post »
Randy Johnson turned 43 years old yesterday. So, it’s about time to set him adrift on an ice floe, right? Wait a minute. Before we send him off to mingle with the penguins, it should be noted that over his last 30 IP, Johnson has given up just 16 hits. And his strikeout rate, very
Fantasy Notes: Unit on Cruise Control Read Post »
To kick off the Dose this week, we proclaim Francisco Rodriguez as the sport’s best closer. K-Rod’s unprecedented run to 100 career saves suggests he’s on a Hall of Famer trajectory. Johan Santana’s 18th victory Sunday underscored what he’s meant to the Twins this season. Is he the MVP? We discuss that possibility, plus provide
Daily Dose: K-Rod Takes the Throne Read Post »
Apologies for our absence yesterday as we worked away on deadlines and tried to catch up on our sleep. Thanks to the lovely RotoWidow for filling in with her always-wonderful missives. In this week’s Spikes Up, I looked at the remarkable turnaround (notwithstanding his last start) of Esteban Loaiza’s 2006 season. Also, I talked about
Spikes Up: Loaiza Silences the Critics Read Post »
