We're so proud of the Orioles.
Not the Phillies' offense.
Leading Off
The Rocket must be innocent.
No one who is guilty would protest this much.
Player of the Day
Jason Heyward had four hits and helped the Braves extend their lead over the Phillies.
Regional Roundup
- Jason Marquis, where have you been?
- The Orioles have decisions to make on the Not-Quite-Magnificent Seven.
- Looking at the Phillies' offensive woes.
- This must have been rough to watch.
Chasing Jamie
The Orioles have beaten Jamie Moyer. Baltimore now has 48 wins, while Moyer will end the season with 47 candles on his birthday cake.
It never looked like it would happen, but here we are.
The Pirates are also rushing past Big Mo. They need just five wins to surpass the aging lefty.
Best of Rest
- The Yankees' offense is impressive. The New York Daily News just realized this.
- The Reds have a six-game lead. Six games.
- Speaking of the Reds, Aroldis Chapman is on his way to The Show.
- The Rays slayed the Jays.
Batter's Eye
- In honor of Oliver Perez.
Wisdom from Springfield
A thought-provoking quote from the Southpaw's favorite animated show, "The Simpsons."
- Marge:You shouldn't pressure Bart like that.
Homer:Well, if you have a better way of living through my son I'd like to hear it.
Today in history, from baseball-reference.com
1926-- Bill Sherdel and Allen Sothoron pitch the Cards back into first place with 6 - 1 and 2 - 1 wins over the Pirates.
1943-- Detroit's Rudy York hits two home runs to bring his August home run total to 17, one less than his 1937 record for home runs in a single month, which he also set in August
What to watch on YouTube
The Southpaw wastes time finding gems on Youtube so you don't have to.
Unknown fact: That's Chase Utley singing Charlie Brown's part. The Closer
John Kruk argues, very correctly, that the Twins' uncelebrated move of bringing in Brian Fuentes is better than the White Sox' move of bringing in Manny Ramirez. The Twins will win the division with Fuetes. They just won't go any further.
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