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About Lee Sinins

Lee Sinins is the man behind both the Around the Majors daily e-mail report and the Sabermetric Baseball Encyclopedia, two essentials for any serious baseball fan.

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2006

Around the Majors: Lima moves up on the RSAA list

May 13, 2006
Jose Lima moves up to #2 on the worst career RSAA list, Carlos Delgado moves up on the career HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey comes off the DL; Matsui is injured

May 12, 2006
Ken Griffey Jr. comes off the DL, Hideki Matsui is injured, Troy Glaus hits 2 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Milestone for Thomas

May 11, 2006
Frank Thomas reaches 250 HR above the league average and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sheffield goes on the DL

May 10, 2006
Gary Sheffield goes on the DL, Randy Johnson takes a pounding, Jason Schmidt has a good game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Glavine’s contract is restructured

May 09, 2006
Tom Glavine's contract is restructured, Darin Erstad goes on the DL, Roy Halladay has a good start and the rest of the news around the majors.

ATM report: Thomas passes Sheffield on the HR list

May 08, 2006
Frank Thomas passes Gary Sheffield on the HR list, Barry Bonds is 1 behind Babe Ruth, the A's place Milton Bradley on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Thome and Rodriguez move up on the HR list

May 07, 2006
Jim Thome and Alex Rodriguez move up on the all time HR list, Victor Zambrano's out for the rest of the season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Helton comes off the DL

May 06, 2006
Todd Helton comes off the DL, Mike Mussina has a good game, Jose Reyes has 5 hits and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Glavine combines for a shutout

May 05, 2006
Tom Glavine combines for a shutout, Vladimir Guerrero has 4 hits and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Delgado moves up on the HR list

May 04, 2006
Carlos Delgado moves up on the career HR list, Mike Sweeney goes on the DL, John Smoltz makes his 400th career start and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Chavez hits his 200th HR

May 03, 2006
Eric Chavez hits hits 200th career HR, Zach Duke pitches a shutout, C.C. Sabathia comes off the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Glaus hits 2 HR

May 02, 2006
Troy Glaus hits 2 HR and has 4 hits, Tim Hudson pitches a shutout, the Padres and Red Sox make a trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds passes Ruth

May 01, 2006
Barry Bonds passes Babe Ruth on the career extra base hits list, Jason Giambi moves up on the HR list, Brian Roberts goes on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Pujols sets the April HR record

April 30, 2006
Albert Pujols sets the record for HR in April, the Yankees score in every inning and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds, Pujols and Mench feats

April 29, 2006
Barry Bonds ties Babe Ruth on the career extra base hits list, Albert Pujols ties the April HR record, Kevin Mench becomes the 1st righthanded hitter to homer in 7 consecutive games and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Top prospect is suspended

April 28, 2006
Delmon Young is suspended for hitting an umpire with a bat, Ben Broussard hits 2 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Thomas and Sheffield pass Yastrzemski

April 27, 2006
Frank Thomas and Gary Sheffield pass Carl Yastrzemski on the all time HR list, Mike Piazza hits his 400th career HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Chipper Jones comes off the DL

April 26, 2006
Chipper Jones comes off the DL, Mike Mussina passes 300 RSAA, Barry Bonds homers and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Glavine takes a pounding

April 25, 2006
Tom Glavine takes a pounding, Eric Chavez has a good game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Maddux lowers his ERA to 0.99

April 24, 2006
Greg Maddux lowers his ERA to 0.99, Jason Giambi hits 2 HR and moves up on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Helton goes on the DL

April 23, 2006
Todd Helton goes on the DL, the Brewers hit 5 HR in an inning, Jim Thome moves up on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Soriano hits 3 HR

April 22, 2006
Alfonso Soriano hits 3 HR, Albert Pujols reaches 1000 career hits, Manny Ramirez passes 200 HR for the Red Sox, A.J. Burnett is hurt again and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Lee has a broken wrist

April 21, 2006
Derrek Lee has broken bones in his wrist, Carlos Delgado passes 450 RCAA and Rocky Colavito on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Colon goes on the DL

April 20, 2006
Bartolo Colon goes on the DL, Frank Thomas ties Carl Yastrzemski and Gary Sheffield on the HR list, Chris Carpenter combines for a shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Giambi passes Brett on the HR list

April 19, 2006
Jason Giambi passes George Brett on the HR list, Andruw Jones hits 2 HR, Jim Bowden is arrested and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Pujols ties a record

April 18, 2006
Albert Pujols ties a record, Ken Griffey Jr. goes on the DL, David Ortiz hits 2 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Pujols hits 3 HR

April 17, 2006
Albert Pujols hits 3 HR, Jason Giambi reaches 500 RCAA & hits 2 HR, Alex Rodriguez passes Cal Ripken on the career HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Smoltz pitches a SHO

April 16, 2006
John Smoltz pitches a SHO, Paul Konerko hits 2 HR, Sean Casey breaks his back and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Another record Bonds

April 15, 2006
Barry Bonds sets the Giants career BB record, Frank Thomas hits his 450th career HR, A.J. Burnett comes off the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Big game for Thome

April 14, 2006
Jim Thome has a big game and moves up on the HR list, Moises Alou hits his 300th career HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey’s injured

April 13, 2006
Ken Griffey Jr. had to leave yesterday's game, Jim Thome moves up on the HR list, Greg Maddux has a good game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Dunn hits 2 HR

April 12, 2006
Adam Dunn hits 2 HR, Coco Crisp goes on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Lee, Ortiz sign

April 11, 2006
Derrek Lee and David Ortiz sign new contracts, Chipper Jones goes on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Chipper Jones injury

April 10, 2006
Chipper Jones is injured, Alex Rodriguez ties Cal Ripken on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

ATM report: Biggio reaches 2800 hits

April 09, 2006
Craig Biggio reaches 2800 career hits, Barry Zito combines for a shutout, Jim Hendry gets an extension and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Good games for Hafner & Maddux

April 08, 2006
Travis Hafner and Greg Maddux have good games, Ryan Klesko will have surgery, Craig Biggio moves into the top 10 for 2B and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Gagne will have surgery

April 07, 2006
Eric Gagne will have surgery, R.A. Dickey gives up 6 HR in a game, Carlos Delgado passes Ralph Kiner on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey passes Mantle

April 06, 2006
Ken Griffey Jr. passes Mickey Mantle on the career HR list, Gary Sheffield hits his 450th career HR, Dwight Gooden is sentenced to prison and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Pretend suspension

April 05, 2006
Eric Gagne starts a pretend suspension, Jim Thome passes Cal Ripken on the career HR list, Jeromy Burnitz hits his 300th career HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Big days for Matsui, Pujols

April 04, 2006
Hideki Matsui and Albert Pujols have big days, Roy Oswalt combines for a shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Opening Day

April 03, 2006
The Indians and White Sox start the season, Opening Day for other teams is today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Season starts tonight

April 02, 2006
The season starts tonight, the Rangers trade David Dellucci to the Phillies and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ortiz denies extension rumor

April 01, 2006
David Ortiz denies a rumor about a contract extension and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sheets placed on DL

March 31, 2006
The Brewers place Ben Sheets on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Burnett goes on the DL

March 30, 2006
The Blue Jays place A.J. Burnett on the DL, Grady Sizemore and Jeff Kent get new contracts and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Prior & Wood go on the DL

March 29, 2006
The Cubs place Mark Prior and Kerry Wood on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rangers release Durazo

March 28, 2006
The Rangers released Erubiel Durazo and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Diamondbacks-A’s trade

March 27, 2006
The Diamondbacks and A's make a trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bagwell goes on the DL

March 26, 2006
The Astros place Jeff Bagwell on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox claim Choi

March 25, 2006
The Red Sox claim Hee Seop Choi off waivers, the Juan Gonzalez story gets even stranger and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Martinez will miss Opening Day

March 23, 2006
Pedro Martinez will miss Opening Day and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Opening Day starters

March 22, 2006
The Pirates and Brewers name their Opening Day starters and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox-Reds trade

March 21, 2006
The Red Sox and Reds make a trade, Alfonso Soriano refuses to play LF and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Leiter retires

March 20, 2006
Al Leiter retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bell could start the season on the DL

March 19, 2006
David Bell could start the season on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ayala’s for the season

March 18, 2006
Luis Ayala's out for the season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Blue Jays sign Halladay

March 17, 2006
The Blue Jays signed Roy Halladay and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Roster moves

March 16, 2006
Roster moves and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Prior will see a specialist

March 15, 2006
Mark Prior will see a specialist and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Padilla will have Tommy John surgery

March 14, 2006
Juan Padilla will have Tommy John surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cox gets an extension

March 13, 2006
Bobby Cox gets an extension and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Nationals sign Johnson

March 12, 2006
The Nationals sign Nick Johnson and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Indians sign Peralta

March 11, 2006
The Indians sign Jhonny Peralta and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Royals sign DeJesus

March 10, 2006
The Royals sign David DeJesus and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Diamondbacks-White Sox trade

March 09, 2006
The Diamondbacks trade Alex Cintron to the White Sox and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Kip Wells has surgery

March 08, 2006
Kip Wells has surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Kirby Puckett dies

March 07, 2006
Kirby Puckett dies and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Puckett has a stroke

March 06, 2006
Kirby Puckett has a stroke and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Relievers retire

March 05, 2006
Paul Quantrill and Gabe White retire and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Wood will have surgery

March 04, 2006
Kerry Wood will have knee surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ruhle has cancer

March 03, 2006
Vern Ruhle has cancer and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees name Johnson Opening Day starter

March 02, 2006
The Yankees name Randy Johnson as Opening Day starter and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Braves name Hudson Opening Day starter

March 01, 2006
The Braves name Tim Hudson as their Opening Day starter and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Greinke leaves the Royals

February 28, 2006
Zack Greinke leaves the Royals and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Percival’s career is probably over

February 27, 2006
Troy Percival's career is probably over and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Lawrence is hurt

February 26, 2006
Brian Lawrence tears his labrum and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Signings

February 25, 2006
A couple of signings and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mariners sign Ibanez

February 24, 2006
The Mariners re-sign Raul Ibanez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Dreifort retires

February 23, 2006
Darren Dreifort retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Tino Martinez retires

February 22, 2006
Tino Martinez retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Curt Gowdy dies

February 21, 2006
Curt Gowdy dies and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds denies retirement story

February 20, 2006
Barry Bonds denies that he will definitely retire after the season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mussina wants to stay with the Yankees

February 19, 2006
Mike Mussina wants to stay with the Yankees, Kevin Brown retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: More pitchers & catchers report

February 18, 2006
More pitchers & catchers report to spring training and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Orioles sign Roberts

February 17, 2006
The Orioles sign Brian Roberts and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sosa’s retiring

February 16, 2006
Sammy Sosa's retiring and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Spring training begins

February 15, 2006
Pitchers and catchers start to report to spring training and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Reds sign Dunn

February 14, 2006
The Reds sign Adam Dunn and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sosa’s considering retirement

February 13, 2006
Sammy Sosa's considering retirement and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cubs sign Zambrano

February 12, 2006
The Cubs sign Carlos Zambrano and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Soriano loses his arbitration case

February 11, 2006
Alfonso Soriano loses his arbitration case and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Blue Jays sign Hillenbrand

February 10, 2006
The Blue Jays sign Shea Hillenbrand and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Reds hire a GM

February 09, 2006
The Reds hire a GM and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Nationals make an offer to Sosa

February 08, 2006
The Nationals make an offer to Sammy Sosa and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Blue Jays sign Molina

February 07, 2006
The Blue Jays sign Bengie Molina and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Babe Ruth’s birthday

February 06, 2006
Today is Babe Ruth's birthday.

Around the Majors: Red Sox sign Beckett

February 05, 2006
The Red Sox signed Josh Beckett and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Astros sign Ensberg

February 04, 2006
The Astros sign Morgan Ensberg and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 1st arbitration case

February 03, 2006
The Rockies win the 1st arbitration case of the season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Nationals sign Rodriguez

February 02, 2006
The Nationals sign Felix Rodriguez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Twins sign Sierra

February 01, 2006
The Twins signed Ruben Sierra and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox help the Yankees

January 31, 2006
The Red Sox sign Alex Gonzalez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Padres sign Piazza

January 30, 2006
The Padres sign Mike Piazza and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: A’s sign Ellis

January 29, 2006
The A's sign Mark Ellis and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Indians trades

January 28, 2006
The Indians complete their trades with the Red Sox and Phillies, the Cubs re-sign Mark Prior and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mariners sign Meche

January 27, 2006
The Mariners sign Gil Meche and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: A’s sign Thomas

January 26, 2006
The A's sign Frank Thomas and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Epstein gets the GM title

January 25, 2006
Theo Epstein is giving the GM title again, Red Sox-Indians trade hits a snag and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Reds fire O’Brien

January 24, 2006
The Reds fired GM Dan O'Brien, Lance Berkman and Todd Helton have surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Pirates signing

January 23, 2006
The Pirates make a minor signing and the day's birthdays.

Around the Majors: Mets-Orioles trade

January 22, 2006
The Mets trade Kris Benson to the Orioles for Jorge Julio, the Red Sox might be about to acquire Coco Crisp and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Orioles-Mets trade rumor

January 21, 2006
An Orioles-Mets trade rumor and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox rehire Epstein

January 20, 2006
The Red Sox rehire Theo Epstein and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels re-sign Donnelly

January 19, 2006
The Angels re-signed Brendan Donnelly and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rangers re-sign Teixeira

January 18, 2006
The Rangers re-sign Mark Teixeira and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Marlins re-sign Willis

January 17, 2006
The Marlins re-sign Dontrelle Willis and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Reds signings

January 16, 2006
The Reds re-sign Wily Mo Pena and Javier Valentin and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Devil Rays-Dodgers trade

January 15, 2006
The Devil Rays trade Danys Baez and Lance Carter to the Dodgers and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Diamondbacks sign Webb

January 14, 2006
The Diamondbacks re-sign Brandon Webb and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Orioles sign Millar

January 13, 2006
The Orioles sign Kevin Millar and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Astros deny Bagwell rumor

January 12, 2006
The Astros deny a rumor involving Jeff Bagwell and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Tigers sign Mantei

January 11, 2006
The Tigers sign Matt Mantei and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cubs-Orioles trade

January 10, 2006
The Cubs trade Corey Patterson to the Orioles and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Reds re-sign Aurilia

January 09, 2006
The Reds re-sign Rich Aurilia and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Boring day

January 08, 2006
Birthdays, but nothing else to report on.

Around the Majors: Blue Jays-Brewers trade

January 07, 2006
The Blue Jays trade Corey Koskie to the Brewers and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Phillies sign Franklin

January 06, 2006
The Phillies sign Ryan Franklin and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mets-Dodgers trade

January 05, 2006
The Mets and Dodgers make a pitching trade, Mark Prior voids the final year of his contract and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Astros sign Wilson

January 04, 2006
The Astros sign Preston Wilson and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Tejada rumor

January 03, 2006
The latest on Miguel Tejada and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Nothing happens

January 02, 2006
Another day of nothing happening except players having birthdays.

Around the Majors: Boring day

January 01, 2006
No news to report, but people did have birthdays.

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