In our final column of the 2007 season, the Daily Dose checks in on the frenetic NL East, suddenly all squared away with just the weekend remaining to decide this battle.

Adam Dunn has been usurped as baseball’s strikeout king; John Van Benschoten’s career could be at a crossroads; Doug Mientkiewicz looks like the man at first for the Yanks; Scott Hairston is making a good impression; and all eyes will be on Kelvim Escobar on Saturday.

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Back in May, only the very optimistic among us would have imagined that the Yankees would be able to pull themselves out of their massive hole and earn a 13th straight playoff appearance. Well, Wednesday night, that’s exactly what happened, as the Pinstripers clinched at least the Wild Card by downing the Rays. In today’s […] more

Brian Giles (centre) gave the Padres reason to celebrate Tuesday. Wasn’t it just yesterday I was writing about the Padres’ misfortunes? Brian Giles came through in the clutch Tuesday to help turn things around for San Diego, and suddenly the picture is much rosier for the Friars. In today’s Daily Dose, we take a closer […] more

Milton Bradley’s freakout Sunday lead to a season-ending injury. (4 San Diego) You know you’re screwed when you lose two-thirds of your starting outfield to injuries inflicted by your own teammates. Such is life for the Padres, who have also lost their NL Wild Card lead. In today’s Daily Dose, we explore the nightmare that’s […] more

Moises Alou has hit safely in 27 straight games. (Gerald Herbert/Associated Press) What’s the deal with Moises Alou? Doesn’t he know he’s 41 friggin years old? The dude is playing like he’s 21, hitting in a major-league high and Met record 27 straight games. In today’s Daily Dose, we check in on the aging Alou. […] more