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2 of 3 From CHI & The Sox Return With Bedard

As the trading deadline was approaching at 4 PM today, the Red Sox pulled off a deal for a starting pitcher, getting Erik Bedard from Seattle, in a three-team deal with the Mariner... Read more

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The Game Shows No Mercy

At the time of this post, the Seattle Mariners are mired in a 17 game losing streak. Play the game long enough and your team will go through some kind of losing spell.... Read more

LATEST ARTICLES BY PAPERBLOGGERS

A Somewhat Factual History About Kei Igawa and His Adventure to America.

Although the New York Times recently posted a nice profile about Kei Igawa, legendary New York Yankee, it did not cover his real story. So we bring... Read more

The 26 July 2011 by Jhop
Sports
The New and Improved (?!) Justin Verlander

There are a few pitchers that I would love to face as a hitter. Justin Verlander is one of them. When I say "love to face" I don't mean "I'd love to face them... Read more

The 05 July 2011 by Meachrm
Sports
Pitching: Keeping the Foot Under the Knee

Cliff Lee: Leg up, foot under the knee. Good balance and good command.To be successful as a pitcher, actually anything in baseball, good balance... Read more

The 19 July 2011 by Meachrm
Sports
More Than America’s Pastime: How Baseball, with the Help of a Rag-tag Group of...

I can bitch about how crazy my life has been lately (and apologize for the lack of posts), but then I read pieces like this in the New York Times, and it puts... Read more

The 20 July 2011 by Jhop
Sports
Long-Tee Drill

Like most coaches, I'm a big fan of the batting tee. I think it is by far the best invention known to baseball. Unfortunately, it's probably the most underused... Read more

The 01 July 2011 by Meachrm
Sports
Hitting Behind a Runner at First Base (Part 1)

A runner is on first base with no outs. The next batter swings at the first strike and smokes a pitch into left field for a base hit. Read more

The 07 July 2011 by Meachrm
Sports
Catchers: Tips Before Giving the Pitch Sign

At some point during a televised major league game, the camera usually will focus up close on the catcher while he gives the pitch sign and location to the guy... Read more

The 26 July 2011 by Meachrm
Sports
"The Way Of Baseball: Finding Stillness At 95 MPH"

I just completed reading "The Way Of Baseball: Finding Stillness At 95 MPH" by Shawn Green, the former All-star outfielder who recently penned this tome about... Read more

The 22 July 2011 by Theomnipotentq
Sports
Bat Label up and Bat Label Down

This time of year, it's not unusual to hear a player say that his bat is feeling a bit heavier. The drain of the long season is kicking in. The heat and humidit... Read more

The 11 July 2011 by Meachrm
Sports
Which Eye is Dominant?

Which of your eyes is dominant?When you watch MLB games on TV, you probably will notice that it's not uncommon for many of the hitters to have somewhat of an... Read more

The 23 July 2011 by Meachrm
Sports