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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

Baseball writers in New York

Posted by Dave Studeman
If you're a baseball fan in New York City, you might want to check out Gelf Magazine's Varsity Letters get-together this Thursday. Featured authors include Milton H. Jamail, Deidre Silva, Jackie Koney, and Tim Wendel. Admission is free.

Lineup variety

Posted by THT Staff
This game preview at MLB.com notes that Oakland has used 64 different lineups in their first 81 games. The implication is that 64 different lineups is a lot, but in fact it's league-average. The AL leader in lineup variety is Cleveland (71 different lineups in its first 82 games). The trailer is Chicago (only 55 different lineups).

The bandwagon builds

Posted by THT Staff
Another manager bats his pitcher eighth.

Aaron’s SABR recap

Posted by Dave Studeman
Aaron Gleeman (the very personification of dignity as long as you skip the last photo) has posted his annual SABR recap, which is always required reading. In fact, Aaron's recaps are probably the best recruitment campaign SABR has ever run (as Mike Veeck said, "SABR is fun!").

Etticks

Posted by Dave Studeman
Political shenanigans related to baseball are afoot in Pittsfield, MA once again, and Shysterball has a take on the situation.

‘Not a big enough shopping cart’

Posted by THT Staff
Sandy Alderson on why the Padres will be sellers rather than buyers.

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ESPN signs digital rights deal with baseball
Major League Baseball and ESPN signed a new digital rights agreement that will allow the sports network to put baseball content on multiple platforms, including video game consoles and portable players such as iPods.


Royals OF Maier hit in face by pitch, fractures three bones
Mitch Maier of the Kansas City Royals suffered three broken bones when hit in the face by a pitch from Cleveland Indians left-hander Zach Jackson in the fifth inning Wednesday night.


Dunn homers, Haren gets No. 14 as D'backs outslug Padres
Adam Dunn hit his National League-leading 34th home run, his second in as many games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 8-6 on Wednesday night.


Angels beat Rays to regain best record in AL
Given a final chance to extend his hitting streak to 23 games, Garret Anderson delivered for the Los Angeles Angels with a ninth-inning infield single that drove in the winning run in a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.


20-game winners climbing back into the picture
Just when it appeared they were fading away like leisure suits and platform shoes, the 20-game winner could be back in vogue.


Myers' first shutout in four years powers Phils over Nats
Brett Myers tossed a nine-hitter for his first shutout in four years and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 4-0 on Wednesday night, handling the Nationals their 12th straight loss.


Umpires, MLB sign agreement on instant replay
Major League Baseball umpires have agreed to instant replay, clearing a major hurdle to implementation of a system before the end of this season. "We realize instant replay is a work in progress," said Lamell McMorris, spokesman for the World Umpires Association. "But (MLB) addressed most of our issues. They heard us loud and clear."


MRI shows no ligament damage in Glavine's elbow
Tests show Braves pitcher Tom Glavine has no ligament damage in his left elbow, leaving open the possibility he could return next season.