John Lackey got a season-high 10 whiffs.
Bill James and Joe Posnanski take a ride on the Ryan Express to attack pitch counts.
Tom Gordon's best pitch for the World Champs didn't come from the mound. But Ryan Madson took it.
The Rockies are dominating.
Leading Off
When you have a column featuring Nolan Ryan, Bill James and Joe Posnanski, you know it's going to bring the heat. The three talk about there issues with pitch counts. The story is worth the read.
Regional Roundup
The Phillies aren't standing pat. What brings Harold Baines to mind?
- The World champs are looking to make a trade. Chase Utley leads the NL in All-Star votes.
- Dan Connolly takes a look at the slowest Orioles of all time. Danyz Baez has been a pleasant surprise.
- The ax never fell Monday.
- The Pirates pitchers have found a new grip.
Best of Rest
Trade winds grow strong. Can the Red Sox have too many aces?
- The Mets are shopping for a big stick. Does that mean Carlos Lee? We'll have to wait and see.
- The St. Louis Post's Bryan Burwell says Prince Albert should take a wait and see approach when it comes to signing another long-term deal with the Cardinals. Burwell can't be popular in St. Louis right now.
- Now that John Smoltz is ready to pitch, who moves into the bullpen?
- The Prince hit a bomb, propelling the Brewers to a big win.
- Torii Hunter is Torii hurter.
- Here's an interesting story on how Ryan Madson added four MPH to his fastball in time for the playoffs.
Today in history
1938 -- Jimmie Foxx didn't get a chance to hit as the St. Louis Browns walked him six straight times. The Boston Red Sox won anyway, 12-8.
The Closer
Don't look now, but the Colorado Rockies are making Jim Tracy look like a genius. They've been on fire since he took over. Today they will go for their 12th straight win.
One of the reason's for the Rockies recent success is Jason Marquis.
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