Feature: MLB Report

It is what it looks like. Baseball notes, news and recaps from the dog days of summer to the hustle and bustle of winter's hot stove.

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Matthew T. Sussman

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MLB Week 6: Rowand's Nose, Godzilla's Down, Sutcliffe's Tipsy
How to blow a 7-0 first inning lead. How Albert Pujols is on pace to break records. And how pink bats rock.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 16, 2006
MLB Week 4: Bonds' 711th, A-Rod's Love Bat, Jeffrey Maier's Flick
In 1000 words or less, the previous week in baseball. Do you feel like Wang McClungin' tonight?

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on May 02, 2006
MLB Week 3: Cub Luck, Colorado Beanball, Bonds "Homer"
The week in MLB, as seen through the eyes of blogs, always in 1000 words or less.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 24, 2006
MLB Week 2: Mets Roll, Chipper Hurt, Bonds' Slump
"In 1000 Words or Less," the week in baseball through the eyes of bloggers. Plus: the Nine Most Wanted.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 17, 2006
MLB Week 1 in 1000 Words or Less
Jim Thome wears white... Jose Guillen sees red... and Rivera and Wagner can't share sand.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Apr 10, 2006
Tampa Bay D-Rays Rebuilding Under Union Contractors
Maybe I'm missing something, but I thought something had to already be built for it to be "re"-built.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Mar 01, 2006
World Baseball Classic: Team USA Rolls Out 30-Man Roster
The United States had the best problem in the world: Take 52 great players and create a roster out of the 30 best.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Feb 14, 2006
Cleveland Got Enough of That Coco Crisp
The trades this offseason can only put Indians fans on pins and needles this winter.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 30, 2006
Bruce Sutter, Hold Still For Your Plaque Portrait
Cooperstown welcomes its fourth relief pitcher, and his name isn't Goose or Lee.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jan 11, 2006
Damon Now Lovingly Known in Boston as "F---in' Damon"
Former Red Sox centerfielder is about to finalize a 4-year, $52 million deal with the enemy Yankees.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 21, 2005
Time To Defend My Controversial Jason Grilli Stance
One teensy comment in the far reaches of the blogosphere prompts a Detroit Tiger's father to respond.

Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 20, 2005
MLB Warms December With Off-Season Chestnuts
Jays get $100 million in unproven arms, White Sox retain Konerko, Yankees get ... Kelly Stinnett?!?

Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Dec 06, 2005
Red Sox Go Fishin' For Beckett, Lowell
The offeseason's first mega-deal clears space for the Marlins (for reasons unknown), adds strength, youth to Boston's struggling, aging rotation

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 22, 2005
Alex Rodriguez Edgez Ortiz For American League'z MVP Honorz
David Ortiz "designated" with second place. Thick Wickman was 26th.

News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 14, 2005
In Over My Head With That Whole MLB Recap Stuff
Yeah, I admit it. I bit off more than I could chew.

Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 11, 2005
MLB '05 Recap: San Diego Padres
The little team that could, did. They won a division, albeit the "worst" one. Thank Jake Peavy.

Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 09, 2005
MLB '05 Recap: Chicago White Sox
It wasn't surprising. After all, you all knew these guys would tear through the season with little offense. You knew that back in March ... right?

Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 08, 2005
MLB '05 Recap: Detroit Tigers
From a homer, the team has promise. From an outsider, the season was a disappointment.

Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 07, 2005
MLB '05 Recap: Washington Nationals
52 first-half wins. Don't ask them about the second half. But at least they have a good home.

Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 06, 2005
MLB '05 Recap: Tampa Bay Devil Rays
The team has plenty of excitement, talent and speed, but no pitching, no fanbase, and no manager.

Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Nov 05, 2005