Quote of the Week
“ That's why people come, because things happen that aren't supposed to happen on paper… You can't hand the ball to your best shooter or your best running back. You have to wait your turn in the order, and that's why it's such a team game. ”
– Buck Showalter, Orioles manager
This Week in Baseball
How Do You Spell Relief...
The Washington Nationals have made a move to strengthen their bullpen, acquiring closer Kelvin Herrera from the Kansas City Royals for three minor league prospects. A day after putting reliever Brandon Kintzler on the disabled list, the Nats made the move for the two-time All-Star Herrera, who has totaled 52 saves over the past couple seasons with the Royals. He'll join Sean Doolittle at the back end of the bullpen and they hope he will "Do Lot." (Get it? Doolittle. Do lot. Okay, fine I'll leave.)
#Winning...
The Houston Astros tied the team record for consecutive wins at 12. The team pulled off an incredible walk-off win to get there. With the Astros trailing by a run with one out in the ninth, Alex Bregman smacked a line drive that landed in between the left fielder and center fielder. Finally, some good news for Astros fans who have endured months since their last World Championship.
Who Wears the Pants...
Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow landed on the Disabled List the same way everyone else does—one leg at a time. Morrow said he first felt back spasms while taking his pants off. "It's frustrating any time you can't get out there, especially when you can't go because of something stupid like taking your pants off." This is actually a pretty common injury in the adult film industry.
Harper Comes Clean...
Bryce Harper shaved his beard and looks like a new man. The Nationals slugger revealed his fresh face before facing the Yankees on Monday night and the conspiracy theories began to flow. Specifically that Harper was discreetly telling them he wants to play for New York. The Yankees have a strict facial hair policy, so the baby-faced look began to ring some bells. "And the Yankees could sure use another slugging right fielder," said Sarcasm Man.
Have a Seat...
Major League Baseball attendance is headed to its lowest average in 15 years. And it's not only because the bad weather for the first third of the season. Five teams are on pace to lose 100 or more games in the same season for the first time. It turns out that people may not want to pay to go out and see a below average product. (Yes, Star Wars franchise I'm also talking about you.)
On the Air
“ We had some major technical difficulties but now we're back with clean mics. The cleanest of mics for our listeners. ”
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Episode 68: Technical Issues; Juan Soto Time Travels; Bryce Harper Shaves; Brandon Morrow Takes Off His Pants; MLB Attendance Dives; The World Is a Dumpster Fire
First and foremost, did you happen to see Juan Soto time travel and hit a bomb against the Yankees? Do yourself a favor and watch here. After a two-week hiatus, hosts Jed Rigney and Jon Sumple return for Episode 68—the …
Going Deep
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How to Predict Your Fantasy Baseball Standings
As we meander roughly halfway through the baseball season, no matter where your fantasy team is at in the standings, there is always more work to be done. Keeping with the theme of overcoming life’s malaise, sometimes you just need to sit …
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Chris Davis and the Worst Season Ever
Life is a topsy-turvy roller coaster ride filled with highs and lows and twists and turns—so, every once in a while, it’s going to make you barf. And when the highs come along, it seems like everyone is there to …
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Toronto Blue Genes: Guerrero, Bichette, Biggio
With all the success the motion picture industry is having these days with sequels, it’s no surprise Major League Baseball is following suit. Just look at all these young players whose fathers played in the big leagues. Baseball is a …
Off Base
