Quote of the Week
“ I used [Chase Utley's] bat for the second one. I really don't like the way they boo him here, so that adds a little bit to my game. ”
– Kike Hernandez, Dodgers - on two home runs against the Mets
This Week in Baseball
First Time for Everything...
The Chicago Cubs star slugger Kris Bryant has shoulder inflammation and was sent to the 10-day DL for the first time in his career. Cubs manager Joe Maddon doesn’t believe the injury is serious. He expects Bryant to return to the lineup when he’s eligible. Maddon added, "He can't be reasoned with. He doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear! And he absolutely will not stop, ever."
Lucky #13...
Veteran right-hander Edwin Jackson made his debut with the Oakland Athletics in Monday's game in Detroit. Oakland marks Jackson's 13th major league team, matching former reliever Octavio Dotel's record for most teams having played with. Jackson said he was excited to be back in the big leagues and eager to impress the next team that's going to sign him.
Drugs Are Bad...
Former Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez is not under federal investigation for a connection to an opioid drug distribution ring. Apparently, Ramirez's name was mentioned by a friend who was caught transporting fentanyl from New York to Massachusetts in April and trying to avoid arrest. With friends like that, who needs drug dealers?
Dangerous Dogs...
Phillies fan Kathy McVay learned the hard way just how unhealthy a hot dog can be. On Monday night McVay was seated behind home plate when the Phillies Phanatic came out with his hot dog launcher. One of his duct taped wrapped dogs caught her right in the eye. Now I understand what chefs mean when they say, "You eat with your eyes first."
Ice Cold Bodies on Tap...
The body of 48-year-old Todd Keeling was discovered Tuesday afternoon in a beer cooler at the Atlanta Braves' SunTrust Park where the victim was believed to be a third-party worker. At first some had speculated that this might be the work of disgraced former-GM John Cappolella, exacting his revenge on those who have wronged him.
On the Air
“ Only 10 players have ever worn the number 69 in the history of baseball. 5 of them have been with the Pirates... Sexually enlightened Pirates. Arrrr. ”
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Episode 69: No Plus-Ones; MLB Trade Suggestions; Roberto Osuna Suspended; Cards get 10K; Pads Double-Decker Ride; Hot Dog Cannons; Magic Johnson; Meghan Markle’s Dad
First and foremost, Around the Horn is back and focuses on MLB trade suggestions—either to or from—for every team. It’s Episode 69 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast, and hosts Jed Rigney and Jon Sumple have fun with the ol’ …
Going Deep
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Jesus Aguilar’s Long and Winding Road
Sometimes, all we really need is a change of scenery. Jesus Aguilar was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in late 2007 at the age of 18. For the next nine seasons, he rode buses and played in front of paying …
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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 …
Off Base
