Tale of the Tape – Phillies @ Brewers »

Tale of the Tape – Phillies @ Brewers

The Phillies have been the league’s best team from the start, while the Brewers have come on strong after the all-star break…

MLB Splinters »

MLB Splinters

Jacoby Ellsbury is having a magnificent year, due to his new approach at the plate as well health. He homered to left field Wednesday night against the Yankees, clearing the Green Monster…

Diamondbacks @ Giants – Tale of the Tape »

Diamondbacks @ Giants – Tale of the Tape

The NL West wasn’t supposed to be like this. The defending champion Giants would pitch their way to an easy playoff berth, and then rely on the pitching of Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain to guide them to the promise land…

MLB Splinters »

MLB Splinters

Detroit Tiger closer Jose Valverde has converted all 39 save attempts this season and the last 2 save attempts in 2010. The 41 straight successes’ are impressive, and rank him fourth all time…

MLB Splinters | August 25th »

MLB Splinters | August 25th

The New York Mets have lost the first game of 10 consecutive home stands. The Mets aren’t a great team, but this is crazy. The Mets are a .500 team at home after the opening game of the home stand, so why can’t they win the first game of a series…

Red Sox @ Rangers – Tale of the Tape »

Red Sox @ Rangers – Tale of the Tape

They both rank in the top 3 in the MLB in team batting, runs scored, home runs, extra base hits, and OPS. The runs scored draw attention and grab headlines, but the depth of their pitching rotations will be what makes them tough to beat in October…

MLB Splinters | August 19, 2011 »

MLB Splinters | August 19, 2011

Another week, another set of box scores filled with a blend of historic and unique happenings.

Giants @ Braves – Tale of the Tape »

Giants @ Braves – Tale of the Tape

Coming into the year, the Braves and the Giants had high expectations, and for the most part, they have lived up to them. Last season saw the Giants take 3 of 4 games from Atlanta in the NLDS, and both teams have sights at another October run…

MLB Splinters | August 11, 2011 »

MLB Splinters | August 11, 2011

When the Pirates lost on Sunday August 7th, they set a record for futility that even this franchise hasn’t seen. Ranging from July 25th to August 7th, the Bucco’s went from co-leader in the NL Central to 10 games back…

Angels @ Yankees – Tale of the Tape »

Angels @ Yankees – Tale of the Tape

The top two wild card teams in the AL do battle at new Yankee Stadium for a three-game set starting Tuesday night…

Insight of the week

Rey: "15 seconds left, tie ball game. If Carolina shoots a three on this last possession, I’m throwing my TV out the window."


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