http://sportsblogs.org/entries.php?sport_id=1&date=2010-07-30&start=0 Sports Blogs :: Major League Baseball Daily Entries en-us What does the new Angel throw? Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590240&src=rss 2010-07-30T10:00:01 Padres 3, Dodgers 2: Oscar Salazar had a pinch-hit walkoff single. During the game they traded for Miguel Tejada and got $1 million in the deal from Baltimore. Tejada is "meh" but I hope they went out for a party on that million bucks after the game. I also hope they continued to wear the awesome throwback mustard and brown jerseys after the game ended, because that would make the party really h... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590242&src=rss 2010-07-30T09:43:52 A new book revisits 'Big Hair and Plastic Grass.' Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590241&src=rss 2010-07-30T08:49:01 A follow-up to Dave Cameron's piece on randomness and a response to Chris Liss' assertion that analysts attribute too much to luck. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590243&src=rss 2010-07-30T08:35:21 Max refines his pitch classification algorithm... and gives out a promised spreadsheet. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590244&src=rss 2010-07-30T07:54:29 In a blowout between the Yankees and the Indians today, busted third base prospect Andy Marte threw the ninth inning for Cleveland. He set the Yankees down 1-2-3, and even struck out http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590198&src=rss 2010-07-30T06:46:43 This week features a couple recently promoted batters and some traded left-handed hurlers. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590196&src=rss 2010-07-30T06:40:29 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590200&src=rss 2010-07-30T06:15:07 Highlights from the Giants' farm: John Bowker homered and singled, Felix Romero allowed just 1 ER in 7.0 IP, and Andrew Reichard had 6.2 scoreless IP. AAA: Fresno defeated Tacoma 6-4 Fresno: LF John Bowker: 2 for 4, HR, ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590132&src=rss 2010-07-30T05:55:27 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590135&src=rss 2010-07-30T05:48:35 If intelligence and introspection were a harbinger of success in baseball, Trevor May would be the closest thing to a slam dunk this side of Stephen Strasburg. "I'm always over-thinking," the 20-year-old right hander says. "I'm very analytical. My favorite subject... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590197&src=rss 2010-07-30T05:26:52 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590130&src=rss 2010-07-30T05:23:56 ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590134&src=rss 2010-07-30T05:14:29 blueandorange4life snapped this picture from the Champions Club in Section 116, Row 7, Seat 19, during Thursday's nooner with the Cardinals. (click to embiggen) -- Send the view from your seat t... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590133&src=rss 2010-07-30T05:00:35 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590131&src=rss 2010-07-30T04:20:43 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590022&src=rss 2010-07-30T03:48:07 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590016&src=rss 2010-07-30T03:47:33 William Nathaniel "Buck" Showalter is a manager again as he was hired to manage the Orioles starting Tuesday. The hiring was a loss for those of us who enjoyed Showalter's work on ESPN. The move also shows Showalter to be one of the bravest men in baseball. The Orioles have been one of the worst teams in baseball history. But, hey, at least Showalter has no where to go than up.Buck Showalter has http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590205&src=rss 2010-07-30T03:08:00 Biggest Contribution: Ichiro, +17.1% Biggest Suckfest: David Pauley, -29.2% Most Important AB: Smoak pop out, -10.3% Most Important Pitch: Pierre double, -17.1% Total Contribution by Pitcher(s): -45.1% Total Contribution by Lineup: -8.8% To... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590015&src=rss 2010-07-30T03:05:51 Image by slgckgc via Flickr This is a guest post by frequent commenter and occasional ranter MetStatHead. The non-waiver trading deadline always brings out some strong feelings in fans and this season is no different. Here are four ways to fix the Mets. Start Fresh This team is in need of an overhaul. It starts ... Continue Reading http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590258&src=rss 2010-07-30T03:00:05 7/23, "Pre-game, WEEI calls for a change-up," Boston Globe by Chad Finn Red http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590202&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:55:00 Hello, cummerbunds. I typically spew my ignorance at Liberty Ballers but I decided to meander over here for some strippers and baseball in light of recent events. While I'm sure everybody's pal PhillyFriar (who I encountered and occasionally dine with over at Phuture Phillies and the Twitters) will come out with his own list with superb Providence-centered ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590023&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:54:28 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2589877&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:49:22 This Fan was whining yesterday that the trade deadline had been boring as all get out. Like a kid that gets the cookie because he's good at whining, today brought the Fan some cookies with one big deadline trade and a couple of other deals. Let's start with the biggie.The Phillies always seem to get what they need when they need it. Last year it was Lee. Then in the off season, they flipped Lee http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590206&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:49:00 July 30, 1936: Major League baseball Hall of Famer Kiki Cuyler collects eight straight singles for the Reds in a double header split with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Reds evened their record at .500 (46-46) with a 5-0 shut out win in the first game over the Phillies. The Reds were having their [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590245&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:42:57 Things were going the way of the Baltimore Orioles yesterday. First the tea... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590251&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:42:15 The Milwaukee Brewers are nine games back in the National League Central ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590252&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:23:12 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2589864&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:15:46 Remember Willis Otañez? You probably don’t – and I don’t blame you.  He was the backup third baseman and first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1999.  He didn’t really do a whole lot but produced at around the level of a replacement player.  Following the 1999 season he was dispatched to the minor leagues and then bounced around ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590247&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:01:14 There are no easy games, but while battling for the top of the National League Central and heading home, it's safe to say the schedule is about to play to the Cardinals' favor.MLB Game Day http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590158&src=rss 2010-07-30T02:00:00 http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2589875&src=rss 2010-07-30T01:56:02 So the initial shock is slowly fading. Maybe a more reasoned view will come out.  It was a shock because I had, I think we all had, penciled Brett Wallace into first base next year. Yeah his numbers at Vegas could be better but you can't change your view of a prospect because of 4 ok months of baseball. Doing things like that cause teams to do stupid things like trade http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2589874&src=rss 2010-07-30T01:41:48 A follow-up to Dave Cameron's piece on randomness and a response to Chris Liss' assertion that analysts attribute too much to luck. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590253&src=rss 2010-07-30T01:35:21 More photos » ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2589730&src=rss 2010-07-30T01:00:20 I first met Michael Bowden durin... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590256&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:52:03 ==== http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590147&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:43:00 From Bryan Hoch: Girardi: Dustin Moseley will stay in rotation for another turnAfter tonight's great outing it wouldn't be fare not to give him at least one more start. And honestly, at this point he's their best option and should probably stay in the rotation until Andy gets back. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590038&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:37:00 Saw Groundhog Day under the stars tonight. This is pretty much my favorite movie ever. Director Harold Ramis said that after the movie came out, he got letters from people of every religion, all saying the same thing: Your movie represents our philosophy. I'm 0% religious, but the film represents my philosophy, too: Help other people. And that's it. Not, "help other people and you get the following awesome stuff! Yay you!" Just do stuff for others, end ... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590128&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:34:00 Triple-A Durham Bulls (65-40, 1st place) - Beat Lehigh Valley 2-1 in 11 innings Jeremy Hellickson started but pitched only three innings.  He allowed no runs on two hits.  We’ll have to wait and see if this is a sign that something’s going to happen before the trade deadline. Aneury Rodriguez followed with 3 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing only [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590237&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:30:45 Nice write-up on Weeks, with Counsell saying everyone knew it was going to happen, it was just a matter of when. See, I wasn't wrong, I was just early. EDIT: Rickie adds he'd like an extension. Given that 2B are cheap and he hits like a corner OF, that might be an idea. http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590126&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:28:00 The Mariners lost tonight 9-5 to the Chicago White Sox who completed the four game sweep using the long-ball once again to trounce our hapless sailors. I have been following this team since the early 80′s yet I never volunteered to write about them every day before 2010, and things are starting to get a [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590239&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:20:13 The Cardinals always felt they were a "long shot" to land Houston ace Roy Oswalt, as one executive said early in their pursuit, and it wasn't only because of an inability or unwillingness to meet the asking price in prospects.STL Today http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590159&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:15:00 Chris Davis is so easy to strike out that pitchers should let him get a 4th or 5th strike like you’d give the small-for-his-age kid in little league. “Good cut, Chris!” Then the parent who needs anger management screams, “It’s on a freakin’ tee! Hit the damn ball!” Davis is also so easy to strike [...] http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590219&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:14:21 This is the move! This is the big bat! Miguel Tejada is now a Padre and we gave up Wynn Pelzer to get him. If Tejada's a starter for us, this likely means that Chase Headley will move back into the outfield so that Tejada can take third base. I am fine with this. Tejada's a free swinger who has seen bette... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2589729&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:05:02 The Cardinals have been worried about Yadier Molina's shin, still tender from a foul ball he smacked off of it last week. Mets shortstop Jose Reyes only concerns himself with Molina's arm.STL Today http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2590160&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:05:00 More photos » Andy Lyons - Getty Ima... http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=2589727&src=rss 2010-07-30T00:00:43