Random AL Stats After the First Month

I decided to look at the American League statistics through April 28 games. These are the stats that jumped out at me for each team.
Baltimore has 3 of the top OPS’ in the AL, with Roberts (1176), Tejada (1032), and Lopez (1005).
The two pitching heroes of last season’s playoffs, have been the two worst [...]

The Juice Blog- All Politics, All the Time

As some of our more veteran readers have commented on, it would seem like our blog has been fairly silent in regards to political issues. Well, it’s time to tell the truth behind why this has happened. I am only speaking for myself, when I write that I was silenced by a right wing conspiracy [...]

White Sox breakdown- Dye to Widger to No Chance?

OK, I’ve tried to stay quiet on the subject of the White Sox for a couple of weeks, realizing that the season is early, but here are a few things you should know if you haven’t been paying attention.
As I mentioned in my pre-season preview, the White Sox have great pitching. I rated their [...]

Ordonez, Garciaparra, Slump Busting, and Terry Tiffee

With the first month of the season coming to an end, let’s look back at the major stories so far.
Since injuries continue for Magglio Ordonez, the Tigers’ management has started singing a song getting ready for the obvious court case that will ensue, at the end of the season, when they try to break their [...]

Constantine and Clay Aiken Cagematch

Ok, I’m not a regular viewer of American Idol, but I try to catch a couple episodes each season, so I know what’s going on in our Pop Culture. (I do a lot of radio, so I’ve got to keep up. Comedy homework.) My experience with the show has been that I am very [...]

Rockin’ Mower: Metal Blade edition

Along with baseball season starting, another thing that denotes Winter is over in the Midwest is getting the lawn mower out. Now, I’m not a handy guy and don’t really like doing much in regards to landscaping, but I’ve always like mowing my yard. On a nice day, it gives me a reason to catch [...]

99 Minute Games: Mark Buehrle and White Sox Pitching

Just finished watching Mark Buehrle take a shutout into the 9th and despite one of the three hits by Ichiro (the only 3 Buehrle gave up) the White Sox won 2-1. And no that wasn’t a misprint, the game between Buerhle and Ryan Franklin took all of 1:39. The White Sox are 8-3 to [...]

Two Great Stories You Should Catch

The thing that ties me to my childhood baseball memories more than anything are baseball cards. I’ve been meaning to post something on this subject for the past year, but 2 of the writers here at Baseball Toaster have beaten me to it. I’m going to link them, as they are both outstanding.
If [...]

Two Hit Wonders?

There are plenty of stories and TV shows celebrating the 1-hit wonders like Wild Cherry, Modern English, Primitive Radio Gods. (3 of my favorites from each of the last 3 decades) Well, how about the artists who have doubled that output.  The six I have listed have had other good songs, but only 2 [...]

White Sox, A’s, AL Central, and my baseball blasphemy

When you are someone who believes in the sabermetrical approach to baseball, but are a White Sox fan, you are put in a difficult position. You see, most of my favorite writers in the SABR world have a negative view of the Sox. GM Kenny Williams has been portrayed as one of the [...]