Chemistry is crucial? That's a crock
You've certainly seen the highlights by now. Prince Fielder, in a volcanic moment of frustration, shoves his teammate Manny Parra not once but twice in the Milwaukee Brewers dugout. Teammates had to pull Prince Fielder off pitcher Manny Parra in ...
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Which playoff hopefuls are hurting?
August is upon us, and that means baseball's stretch drive is here. As the mercury rises and the games mount, so, necessarily, do the injuries. Every team deals with them, and in many cases a club's health (or lack thereof) determines its fate. ...
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
This year, wild card is hurting, not helping
For the most part, the wild card has been a good thing for Major League Baseball. Since the expanded playoff format was introduced prior to the 1995 season, we've seen more teams in contention, more teams making headline-grabbing trades at the ...
Monday, August 04, 2008
Tigers needed relief more than a good catcher
Are the Tigers raising the white flag by trading Pudge to the Yankees ? Quite the contrary, Dayn Perry says. They helped themselves.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Dodgers, Red Sox lead list of deadline winners
Three teams were involved in the deal that sent Manny Ramirez to L.A. Dayn Perry gives all three raves in his winners and losers.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Deadline disasters provide good history lesson
As the flurry of recent activity has amply demonstrated, the 2008 non-waiver trade deadline is in the offing. This time of year, contenders are frantically trying to shore up weaknesses, strengthen rosters, and add that player or players who will ...
Monday, July 28, 2008
The top five perfect games of all time
As the name suggests, a perfect game requires the kind of peak performance that few pitchers can come close to experiencing. Only 17 have done it, and the first one on record came on June 12, 1880. So that's, what, one every 7 Where are they now? ...
Friday, July 25, 2008
Top five perfect games of all time
As the name suggests, a perfect game requires the kind of peak performance that few pitchers can come close to experiencing. Only 17 have done it, and the first one on record came on June 12, 1880. So that's, what, one every 7 Where are they now? ...
Friday, July 25, 2008
Mets enjoy ever so slight edge in NL East race
Perhaps no division in baseball is as blessedly muddled as the National League East is right now. At this writing, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are tied atop the division, and the Florida Marlins are just one game off the pace. With...
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Time's running out for contenders to make deals
The July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is in the offing, and that means it's time for rumors, speculation, and wish-casting. And to help along all of those indulgences, we're here to examine what the contenders need leading up to said deadline. ...
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Rays might not have enough offense to win East
The Tampa Bay Rays recently regained first place in the brutal American League East, but their struggles to close the first half (they dropped seven straight heading into the break) raised an interesting question. That question: Is this exciting, ...
Monday, July 21, 2008
Handing out the first-half hardware
The All-Star break is upon us, and that means it's time to reflect upon what transpired in the first half of the 2008 season. So in that spirit of reflection, let's hand out some first-half hardware to the individuals who merit it. These aren't ...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Winning Derby doesn't equal second-half success
The Home Run Derby hangover effect it's the idea that if a player competes and goes deep into the Derby, then there's a good chance his swing mechanics will get fouled up in the process. Swinging for the fences time and time again can instill some...
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
What Harden, Sabathia deals mean for NL Central race
Milwaukee struck first with CC. Chicago responded with Rich Harden. What does this mean for the playoffs? Dayn Perry explains.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Something has to give in the NL Central
We're here, and we're beer! As you're no doubt aware, the Milwaukee Brewers have put the rest of the National League on notice by acquiring coveted lefty and reigning AL Cy Young winner CC Sabathia. MLB roundup Thursday's action Mets win on ...
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Stage set for very important All-Star Game
The fans have spoken and the All-Star rosters are set . Now it's time for Dayn Perry to tell voters what they did right ... and wrong.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Twins' surprise run built on shaky foundation
The name of the game this season has been surprise. The successes of the Rays, Cardinals, White Sox and A's have all captured fans' attention. The relative failures of the Yankees, Tigers and Mets have made the big payroll a source of ridicule. ...
Thursday, July 03, 2008
All-Star voting still unpredictable process with fans
As every good baseball fan knows, the 2008 All-Star Game on FOX goes down on July 15 at Yankee Stadium. The voting is of course ongoing, and the American League and National League starting lineups are taking shape. So at this juncture, let's take...
Monday, June 30, 2008
Pirates' losing seasons keep piling up
The last time the Pittsburgh Pirates mustered a winning season, Barry Bonds was still a (skinny) Bucco, and American voters were deciding between Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush. MLB roundup Thursday's action Mets win on Wright's walk-off HR ...
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Return of Furcal, Jones should improve Dodger fortunes
Any discussion of 2008 disappointments in baseball must include the Los Angeles Dodgers. What's Hot: Kriegel: Favre will regret returning Whitlock: Favre got jobbed by Pack Marvez: Favre is only loser in deal Favre: 'I'm here for one reason ... ...
Monday, June 23, 2008
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