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Copy Editor Patrick Abdalla doesn't need performance-enhancing drugs to take a look at all things Major League Baseball. Whether it's arguing about the Hall of Fame, quizzing someone with a stat out of left field, discussing a good baseball book, or talking about "Field of Dreams," Pat always enjoys some infield chatter.
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Tuesday’s first pitch: Advantage Texas?
Cliff Lee gave one of those performances that make Phillies fans fear him in the World Series. Of course, they have to get there first, and the Giants might have something to say about that this afternoon.
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The Dom Brown era is upon us
And just like that, my motivation for checking Lehigh Valley box scores every morning is gone. The Phillies called up Dom Brown — rated by many as the best prospect in baseball, the farm hand deemed to precious to part … Continue reading
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Thursday’s first pitch: Power’s out, except when it’s on
Dunn goes crazy, the Sox get swept and Pirates long for a three-run jimmy-jack. We’ll reveal the destination for Cleveland’s most likely mover!
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Tagged Adam Dunn, All-Stars, Fausto Carmona, home runs, Phillies, Robinson Cano
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Walkoff Wednesday first pitch
More home runs, more injury updates and news on umpire attire. We are your last internet refuge from NBA free agency nonsense!
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Tuesday’s first pitch: Whole Votto homers
Eighty-one more games to play, maybe fewer featuring Kevin Millwood. And Joey Votto asks, how could I best ensure everything thinks I’m the biggest All-Star snub?
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Tagged all-star game, Joey Votto, Kevin Millwood, Roy Halladay
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This game’s fun — –
We here at the Southpaw are still celebrating our nation’s founding and all the beauty that can be captured in one — or two — summer days. Hopefully you are too. Now go honor our democracy by inducing a ground … Continue reading
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Friday’s first pitch: So it’s gonna be like this
The Phillies are down, Josh Byrnes is out, and the best song for your summer day. Happy Fourth!
Tuesday’s first pitch — Injuries, insults and Iberians
The Pirates finally win a game away from home! And it’s Moonlight Graham day! But, it seems, everyone else is hurt or possibly heading to prison. Maybe they all just need a makeover.
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Tagged clone high, Lenny Dykstra, makeovers, Moonlight Graham, Stephen Strasburg, Ubaldo Jiminez
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Welcolme to Anaheim, Stephen Strasburg!
So what are the expectations for the National’s savior now? Stephen Strausburg was supposed to be great, but then he had perhaps the best debut by a pitcher ever. Sure, it was one night, and they’re will be setbacks and … Continue reading
Juan Samuel replaces Trembley
Apparently the nine-game losing streak was enough to finish off Trembley. In getting promoted from third base coach to interim, Samuel becomes the ninth O’s manager since Peter Angelos became the team’s principal owner in August 1993. So good luck … Continue reading
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