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About Ben Jacobs

Ben Jacobs graduated from the University of Rochester (N.Y.) with a degree in Philosophy and currently works as a copy editor at the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.


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2006

ALDS: Twins vs. A’s: Twins dive into big hole

October 05, 2006
After surprisingly winning the AL Central and getting to stay home and face the A's, the Twins were nearly everybody's favorite to win their opening-round series. As they say, that's why they play the games.

ALDS: A’s vs. Twins: Zito hurts Twins

October 04, 2006
While everybody was expecting Johan Santana to pitch the Twins right past the A's, Barry Zito showed that he knows a thing or two about pitching.

ALDS Preview: Twins vs. A’s

October 03, 2006
Rather than traveling to take on the mighty Yankees, the Twins are happy to be staying at home and playing the A's in a series that starts today.

Resplendent Rookies

June 02, 2006
Ben takes a look at what this year's top rookies have done during the first third of the season.

What’s up with the NL Central?

April 28, 2006
While the St. Louis Cardinals are doing predictably well, Ben takes a look at the two teams that are surprisingly ahead of them in the NL Central standings.

Crazy 13s

April 14, 2006
If you have triskaidekaphobia, Thursday was probably a tough day for you to follow baseball. For Ben, it was a sign that he should write something about the Mets, White Sox and Dodgers.

Five Questions: Boston Red Sox

March 29, 2006
The Red Sox made the playoffs for the third consecutive season last year, the first time in team history they've done so. Can they make it four in a row this year?

Offseason Rankings: Top Third

March 17, 2006
Ben completes his offseason rankings by looking at the 10 teams who did the best work this winter. Well, sort of anyway.

It Really is a Classic

March 09, 2006
You're not alone if you were skeptical of the World Baseball Classic, but you missed a great time if you let that keep you from watching Venezuela take on the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.

Offseason Rankings: Middle Third

March 03, 2006
Ben continues his look at each team's offseason moves by ranking teams No. 11-20.

Offseason Rankings: Bottom Third

February 24, 2006
Ben begins his three-part look at each team's moves during the offseason.

Rivals in Exile: Great Expectations

June 19, 2006
With the Red Sox and Yankees separated by just a game in their battle for first place, Ben and Larry discuss whether or not they're living up to expectations.

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