With two out in the ninth, trailing 5-2, Dan Uggla singles to keep things alive for the Marlins. Willingham follow with a single to put runners on first and second, then Jacobs follows with an infield single as no one covers first. But Uggla rounds third too much, and is thrown out trying to get […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:16 pm | Games | Permalink | 1 Comment
August 31, 2006
Olivo in a Pinch
In a 1-1 game, Brandon Looper loads the bases on two walks and a single in the top of the eighth inning. Girardi sends Olivo to hit for Treanor, and Olivo tops one slowly to third. He beats it out for the infield hit and Willingham scores, giving the Marlins a 2-1 lead. Dontrelle Willis […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:39 pm | Games | Permalink | 1 Comment
August 31, 2006
Super Sub
Brian Schneider comes in to catch after Harper is removed for a pinch hitter and picks up two hits, including the game tying single in the tenth. The hit put Marlon Anderson at third. Fultz throws a sinker than makes Church swing, but it bounces off Lieberthal back toward the mound. Lieberthal thinks it went […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:26 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
August 31, 2006
Cora Power
Alex Cora hits his first home run of the year at a very opportune time as it gives the Red Sox a 6-4 lead and eventually a 6-4 victory. Alex game into the day fourth in the majors in most plate appearances without a home run, 197. Joey Gathright was first with 321. Joey did […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:21 pm | Games | Permalink | 3 Comments
August 31, 2006
Extra Frames
Felipe Lopez singles in two runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie the Phillies at four. Arthur Rhodes blows the save on two unearned runs, but his error was the culprit. In the top of the 10th, the Phillies retake the lead when Jimmny Rollins appears to strike out to end the inning, […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:10 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
August 31, 2006
Bonds Hitting Again
One thing that can help put the Giants over the top in the wild card race is the re-emergence of Bonds as a feared hitter. Barry is 2 for 3 tonight with a walk and a double. It’s his fifth multi-hit game in his last eight starts. He’s 13 for 24 with five extra-base hits. […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:39 pm | Players | Permalink | 1 Comment
August 31, 2006
Phillies Record
Ryan Howard connects for his 49th home run, passing Mike Schmidt to claim the single season home run record for the Phillies. With a month to go, he’s likely to shatter the record, and may become the first player since 2001 to reach 60 home runs in a season. Even more importantly, the shot ties […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:06 pm | Sluggers | Permalink | 2 Comments
August 31, 2006
Wells to San Diego
I just got home and see Julien Tavarez pitching for the Red Sox. Sure enough, David Wells is now pitching for San Diego. Details on what the Red Sox will get from the Padres were not immediately available. Trade talks with the Padres had centered on George Kottaras, a minor-league catcher. Kottaras is playing for […]
Posted by David Pinto at 7:35 pm | Trades | Permalink | 10 Comments
August 31, 2006
Ctrl+Alt+Delmon
Delmon Young is certainly making his case for staying in the majors. He’s 3 for 4 today, making him seven for ten in three games with the Devil Rays, He picked up his second double this afternoon, and also has a homer for a 1.200 slugging percentage. The Devil Rays trail Chicago, however, as the […]
Posted by David Pinto at 4:18 pm | Players | Permalink | No Comments
August 31, 2006
Control Freaks
The Twins pitchers were in control of the Royals hitters for most of the game. Santana made one mistake all day, allowing a sixth inning homer to German to tie the game. But Minnesota came back with single runs in the bottom of the sixth and eighth to take the 3-1 victory and gain a […]
Posted by David Pinto at 4:12 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
August 31, 2006
Efficient Strikeouts
Johan Santana is carving up the Royals this afternoon. He’s struck out nine through five innings, perserving a 1-0 Minnesota lead. He doing it fairly efficiently for that number of Ks, averaging 15 pitches per inning. That gives Johan 205 K on the season with only 39 walks.
Posted by David Pinto at 2:33 pm | Games | Permalink | 2 Comments
August 31, 2006
Anti-Steroids
Rondell White gave the Twins a 1-0 lead in the second with his fourth home run of the year. That raises White’s slugging percentage to .310, 150 points below his career numbers. He’s been injured this year, but you wonder if he might have been taking a drug that has the opposite effect of steroids. […]
Posted by David Pinto at 1:41 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
August 31, 2006
Pop Up
Alex Rodriguez popped out to the first baseman with the bases loaded and one out. And this is what is really bothering fans, I believe. They’ve been seeing a lot of double plays and popouts in these types of situations from Rodriguez lately. He’s hit into six GDP this month, (four batters have 7). He’s […]
Posted by David Pinto at 1:28 pm | Games | Permalink | 6 Comments
August 31, 2006
The Power of Baseball Musings
Earlier in the year I questioned the long-term viability of Justin Morneau and Jose Reyes, and both went on tears. The other day, I wondered what was wrong with David Wright. In the three games since that column, he’s 6 for 12 with a triple, grand slam and 10 RBI. Maybe teams should start paying […]
Posted by David Pinto at 12:04 pm | Players | Permalink | 6 Comments
August 31, 2006
Games of the Day
The Tigers and Yankees play the rubber game of their series this afternoon, with Jeremy pitching against Randy Johnson. Left-handed batters give Bonderman trouble, and the Yankees can pack those into their lineup. Johnson’s fall off in strikeouts this year is impressive. He averaged 8.4 per 9 in 2005, 7.1 in 2006. Both are way […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:36 am | Matchups | Permalink | 2 Comments
August 31, 2006
Ortiz Sent Home
David Ortiz is out of the hospital: Ortiz, who was allowed to go home last night, according to the source, underwent additional tests, the results of which will not be known until today. “That’s very good news,” said Dr. D. Michael Farmer, a Mount Auburn Hospital cardiologist, who is not treating the 30-year-old Ortiz. “If […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:24 am | Illnesses | Permalink | No Comments
August 31, 2006
More on Marquis
I wrote a post about Jason Marquis pitching poorly but in line for a win last night without supplying the proper background for new readers. (Marquis did in fact get the win.) Marquis had pitched badly to the extreme in losses this year. Viva el Birdos points out: the king of blowout losses, jason marquis, […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:11 am | Pitchers | Permalink | No Comments
August 31, 2006
Iguchi Guchi Gone!
The White Sox pulled off a huge comeback win last night, scoring three runs in the eighth inning for a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay. Tim Corcoran gave the Rays 5 1/3 strong innings, striking out 7. But Brian Meadows couldn’t get the job done in the seventh. Tadahito Iguchi launched a two-run homer to […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:08 am | Games | Permalink | 2 Comments
August 31, 2006
The Streakers
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 behind another fine performance by Greg Maddux. The veteran righty was certainly one of the best deals at the trade deadline, considering the Dodgers gave up spare parts for him. The win extended the Dodgers win streak to five and the Reds losing streak to 6. […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:37 am | Team Evaluation | Permalink | No Comments
August 31, 2006
More Health Woes
There’s a speculative report in the Boston Herald on the health of Jon Lester. The tests have prompted serious concern within the organization. Other than citing Lester’s ongoing back problems, Sox general manager Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona have declined to address any matters concerning the health of one of their brightest prospects. However, […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:01 am | Illnesses | Permalink | 1 Comment
August 31, 2006
Daily Dose of Data
The Day by Day Database is up to date.
Posted by David Pinto at 7:58 am | Statistics | Permalink | No Comments
August 30, 2006
NL Odds
Earlier today ArmchairGM provided graphs of AL odds for making the playoffs, and tonight they do the same for the NL.
Posted by David Pinto at 10:31 pm | Division Races | Permalink | 1 Comment
August 30, 2006
Pitching Poorly in a Win
It’s an unusual night for Jason Marquis, as he’s pitching poorly but winning. He’s given up five runs in five innings, but the St. Louis offense came back against the Fish to score seven runs. Right now, Jason is in line for the win. Albert Pujols hit home run 39 in the game. It’s the […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:12 pm | Pitchers | Permalink | 3 Comments
August 30, 2006
Monroe Shocks
He shocked the Yankees fans at least. Scott Proctor walks two in ninth, and faces Craig Monroe with two out. He launches the first pitch into the net over monument park to bring the Tigers back from the brink of a sweep and give Detroit a 5-3 lead going into the bottom of the ninth. […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:08 pm | Games | Permalink | 5 Comments
August 30, 2006
Mr. Roberts
Dave Roberts is doing a great job as a lead off man for San Diego this season. He reached base four times via a hit tonight, scoring a run and driving in two as the Padres take a 4-1 victory over the Diamondbacks to remain in first place in the wild card race by 1/2 […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:03 pm | Games | Permalink | 1 Comment
August 30, 2006
The Cole Train
It looks like Hamels last start was just a blip. He goes eight strong innings tonight, allowing just four hits and one run, although he only struck out three. Soriano gained on Ryan Howard, hitting his 43rd home run, but Howard doubled in two to help Philadelphia to a 5-1 win. With San Diego defeating […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:39 pm | Pitchers | Permalink | 5 Comments
August 30, 2006
Baseball Musings Radio Show
If you missed tonight’s show, you can hear the recorded version here. It’s also available on demand at TPSRadio.
Posted by David Pinto at 9:33 pm | Podcasts | Permalink | No Comments
August 30, 2006
Wright Way
Jaret Wright pitched more than six innings for the first time this year, allowing just two runs while striking out five. Having the spector of being replaced by a pitcher with two broken ribs over him seems to have done the job. The Yankees starters did what was needed today, combining for 14 innings, leaving […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:29 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
August 30, 2006
Baseball Musings Radio Show
The Baseball Musings Radio Show is coming up in a little while at 8 PM EDT. You can leave questions during the show in the TPSRadio Chat Room.
Posted by David Pinto at 7:20 pm | Broadcasts | Permalink | No Comments
August 30, 2006
Sad Sox
It’s sad to watch the Red Sox go through this. The Oakland Athletics just went up 7-1 in the seventh inning. They’ve collected 14 hits, six for extra-bases. The Sox fielding cost them at lead one run. They’ve collected 8 hits, but they’re spread out and short. A fine offense, riddled by injury, is reduced […]
Posted by David Pinto at 5:53 pm | Games | Permalink | 10 Comments