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Including why batters run the bases counterclockwise. Gettin’ ready to drop some science on you. Be prepared.
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All that’s missing is a spilled beer: Yes it was on the bounce, but it was still pretty damn impressive.
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Even though I watch a lot of Tigers games I was unaware of this until Shaun Michael pointed it out to me on Twitter: @craigcalcaterra no post on the Tigers on the verge of breaking record of 8 games straight of 10 Ks in a game after 18 last night? —✋✋ Shaun ✋✋ (@ShaunMichael80) May…
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It’s in Schaumburg, 25 miles to the west. Home of the Schaumburg Boomers. The Boomers owner says that the Cubs could totally become co-tenants, as long as the Boomers get scheduling priority: “We’ll propose a fair and honest rent, no question about that, but we have one tenant that’s committed to winning a championship in…
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Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com writes that the Phillies have made “multiple inquiries” about the availability of Giancarlo Stanton and have let the Marlins know that if and when he does go on the block, they want to be the first ones called. Which, great, but given that the Phillies’ farm system is thin on blue…
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Most folks who help create firestorms take a step back a day or two later and let the heat die down. Not Dirk Hayhurst: Yesterday, aided by close-up video clearly showing Clay Buchholz going to his arm and wiping his fingers across a foreign-looking substance, I made the statement that he was cheating … I stand…
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You gotta read Rob Neyer’s latest post. Short version: the Hall of Fame and the Taylor Hooton Foundation funded a survey about public perception of steroids as a national problem. Fine. Not sure why the Hall of Fame cares about such things, but it’s not my money funding it. The kicker, though: the report on…
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Deep Thoughts: Hayhurst-Morris accusations against Clay Buchholz edition
May 3, 2013, 8:50 AM EDT
So I’ve been looking at this whole little Clay Buchholz drama. Or, I should say, this Dirk Hayhurst-Jack Morris drama, because it seems to be centering way more on them than Buchholz. For those who missed it: Hayhurst accused Buchholz of doctoring the ball on Wednesday and Morris chimed in and agreed. Worth noting: No…
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May 2. Snow. In Kansas City. Thanks, Obama. But at least we get this kind of thing: I wonder if any player ever hit the DL because of wet tarp shenanigans.
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Cardinals 6, Brewers 5: Jake Westbrook with career win 100. And get this: dude allowed only one run in six innings and his ERA increased. Which, yes, will happen when you come in at 0.98. It’s now an unsightly 1.10. He talked after the game how 100 was a goal for him. And while, no,…
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And finally: Texas Rangers starting pitcher Justin Grimm has been voted American League Rookie of the Month for April. This marks the second consecutive April that a Ranger has garnered top rookie honors after teammate Yu Darvish won in April 2012. Grimm compiled a 2-0 record with a 1.59 ERA, 15 strikeouts and four walks…
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Matt Harvey, Clay Buchholz named pitchers of the month for April
May 2, 2013, 5:12 PM EDT
The press releases keep on coming: New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey has been voted National League Pitcher of the Month for the month of April. Harvey recorded four victories (4-0) in six April starts, tying him for first among N.L. pitchers. The young right-hander ranked among league leaders in nearly every pitching category.…
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April is the cruelest month. Especially if you’re a baseball that had the misfortune of being pitched to Justin Upton or Chris Davis: Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has been voted the Budweiser Presents American League Player of the Month for April … Davis batted .348 (32-for-92) with eight doubles, nine home runs, 28 RBI,…
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But wait … I thought he was so broken down and decrepit that he was gonna retire and ask the Yankees to keep the $114 million they owe him. So confused! Alex Rodriguez is expected to head to Tampa on May 6 to begin baseball activities, Brian Cashman said. — Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) May 2,…
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Freddy Garcia gets the call from the O’s, will start Saturday
May 2, 2013, 3:31 PM EDT
Rosenthal reports: Source: #Orioles planning to promote Freddy Garcia from Triple A and start him Saturday against #Angels. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 2, 2013 Garcia has made five starts for Norfolk. He’s 4-0 and has an ERA of 2.67 while striking out 21 and walking only two in 33 and two-thirds innings. That’ll…
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The amount of money sitting on the Yankees’ DL just got bigger: The Yankees placed Joba Chamberlain on the disabled list with a right oblique strain. — Andy McCullough (@McCulloughSL) May 2, 2013 Joba has pitched nine and a third innings so far this year, allowing four runs while striking out seven and walking six,…
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There is worry that the people who own the buildings outside of Wrigley Field may sue to block the Cubs’ major renovation plans, but maybe that worry is to much. Paul Sullivan of the Tribune reports that the Cubs met with the rooftop folks today to share their renovation plans, and at least some of…
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The more basebally ones will be saved for tomorrow’s HBT Daily. Here are the ones that don’t lend themselves as well to video: Q: Better BlueJays manager? John Gibbons #1 or John Gibbons #2? Which one was played by Dick York? I liked that one better. Q: Why do you hate kittens? This is inspired…
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Kay and I with our daily hit:
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From the Elias Sports Bureau, passed along by Buster Olney this morning: There were 5,992 strikeouts in April, the highest April strikeout total in any season in major-league history. And it’s not just the total of strikeouts that was noteworthy; the average of 15.29 strikeouts per major-league game during April was the second-highest average in…
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Cliff Lee didn’t have a great game yesterday, but his teammates were pretty putrid for two days. Lee talks about it: “It was never really close, either one of them. We have to have a little more pride than that and figure out a way to at least get back into games and make it…
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That weird deal from last weekend in which David Price said umpire Tom Hallion shouted expletives at him and Hallion accused Price of lying? And then the Rays players jumped on Twitter to defend their teammate and talk smack about Hallion? Well, it’s ending with fines all around: Umpire Tom Hallion, tweeting #Rays players (Price,…
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Murray Chass gives Pete Nice the gas face, doesn’t understand how the law works
May 2, 2013, 10:00 AM EDT
Remember Prime Minister Pete Nice? I do, because I’m old, but you should too because 3rd Bass was pretty awesome. Well, Nice’s real name is Pete Nash, and his gig these days is baseball memorabilia. I’ve read some stuff about him operating in this world and, like a lot of memorabilia dudes, he sounds pretty…
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Bryce Harper sounds OK, but Davey Johnson may still hold him out
May 2, 2013, 9:40 AM EDT
Bryce Harper was pulled from last night’s game due to a bruised side, But Mark Zuckerman spoke to him and he sounds like he’s good to go for today’s game against the Braves: “If I can play tomorrow, I’m gonna play,” Harper said. “If they put me in the lineup, I’m gonna play. I can…
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We noted in ATH — courtesy of IIATMS — that the Yankees’ disabled list currently has a $95 million payroll. Commenter ufy1950 notes this morning something which seems even more wacky: Just for information the 9 players who started the game for the Yankees plus Phelps the pitcher had a combined yearly payroll of under…
