National League
If We Were In Frank Wren’s Shoes
As we continue to wait and see what happens at the end of this series against the Phillies, we’re looking at what we’d do if we were in Frank Wren’s shoes. Here’s a breakdown from some of the BravesBlast crew - we’ll add more as we hear back from everyone.
Colin: I’d wait. Don’t trade Tex […]
Those Cubs are Classy, Even in the Minors
In an organization that employs a moonwalking home run hitter (Soriano), face-slugging first baseman (Lee), manager-punching starter (Lilly), dirt-kicking, base-throwing manager (Piniella) and a teammate-boxing hurler (Zambrano), I suppose it shouldn’t…
25Jul2008 | Right Field Bleachers | 0 comments | Continued
Mommy, I Need a Band-Aid
Most of us work pretty hard to earn a living. A lot of us use our hands every day, punch in and out and break a sweat. And sometimes we get blisters. Do we call in sick? Do we use 15 days of vacation? No.The Chicago Cubs moved closer Kerry Wood to the …
25Jul2008 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued
In The News (7/24)
Tonight’s Game: Brewers 4, Cardinals 3Record: 59-43, Second (wild card leader)Games Behind Cubs: 1- In what might be the best road series in Brewer History, the Brewers swept the Cardinals at home with a 4-3 win tonight. The Brewers had some miscues ea…
24Jul2008 | Right Field Bleachers | 0 comments | ContinuedBraves Trade Rumor Updates
All indications are pointing towards the Braves taking a passive approach to the non-waiver trade deadline. Here are the Braves related notes I have been hearing as of this morning:
Mike Gonzalez - The Braves closer has received interest from the Texas Rangers organization. The Rangers, in desperate need of bullpen help would be willing to […]
24Jul2008 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | Continued
Knock It Off
Dear Chipper,Stop hurting yourself. It’s freaking me out.Love,Sooze[AP] | [Fantasy Fanatics] | [Braves Info]
24Jul2008 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued
Somebody Get This Guy Some Run Support
Greg Maddux is going through withdrawal.The San Diego Padres 350-game winner, who hasn’t tasted sweet, sweet victory since May 10th — that’s 14 starts — had another letdown on Wednesday, watching his lead disappear just one pitch after his exit.The…
24Jul2008 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | ContinuedBullpen implodes in 8th, Cubs win finale 10-6
Reed Johnson’s grand slam home run off of reliever Leo Rosales highlighted a 6-run 8th inning, and helped the Chicago Cubs salvage the final game of a 3-game series, 10-6 over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Owings entered the game in the 8th in relief of starter Doug Davis, with the Diamondbacks trailing 4-3. Owings walked the […]
In the News (7/23)
Tonight’s Game: Brewers 3, Cardinals 0Record: 58-43, Second (wild card leader)Games Behind Cubs: 1- Another win and the Brewers are 15 games over .500 for the first time since 1992. Wow. What a year it’s been so far…- A 6-0 start to a road trip for t…
23Jul2008 | Right Field Bleachers | 0 comments | Continued7/23 vs. Marlins
Through 5 1/2 innings the Braves are holding onto the 5-0 lead. Hudson has been dealing and has allowed just the one hit through five. One bad note for Braves fans is that Chipper Jones was taken out with what appears to be an aggravation of his left hamstring.
Mixed news for this evenings game, a […]
Meet the Mistakes
With sole possession of first place within their grasp, the Mets fumbled away their biggest game of 2008 to date. With the Mets holding a 5-2 lead in the ninth, the Phillies exploded for six runs off the Mets’ bullpen and held on for a stunning 8-6 …
23Jul2008 | Shea Nation | 0 comments | Continued
A Letter to Chris in PA
To my minimal knowledge of him, Chris in PA seems awesome. He likes the Brewers, enjoys Decibully, and may or may not live in Pennsylvania. Along with “Scottage Cheese” and a few random stragglers now and again, Chris in PA also visits our little s…
23Jul2008 | Right Field Bleachers | 0 comments | Continued
Ed Wade Boggles My Mind
The Houston Astros have some sort of plan they are about to set into action. I’m not sure exactly what it is, but it somehow involves Randy Wolf. Maybe they’re planning a hostile takeover of the NL Central.The Astros shipped off 26-year-old AAA righty …
23Jul2008 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued
Let’s Not Get Carried Away
Cristian Guzman, the Washington Nationals lone 2008 All-Star, has been handed a two-year contract extension worth $16 million.Batting .307 with 5 homers and 34 RBIs over 97 games this season, the switch-hitting shortstop led the National League with 12…
23Jul2008 | Babes Love Baseball | 0 comments | Continued
In the News (7/22)
Tonight’s Games: Brewers 4, Cardinals 3Record: 57-43, Second (Wild card)Games Behind Cubs: 1William Hall seems to be winning over fair weather fans everywhere with his play at the plate of late. His solo shot with two outs in the ninth led the Brewers …
23Jul2008 | Right Field Bleachers | 0 comments | Continued
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