Feature: MLB Report

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Matthew T. Sussman

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• Futon Report: Closer look at closers (AL)

  Lookin' at bullpens of contending teams. Join me in laughing at the Red Sox (PART 2 of 2)

  Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Sep 02, 2005

• Futon Report: Closer looks at closers (NL)

  When you're in a close pennant race, will your bullpen be there to back you up?

  Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 30, 2005

• Futon Report: Little League WS could be sport in purest form

  The kids version of the game just may be the most heartfelt way to enjoy the sport in its purest form.

  Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 25, 2005

• Futon Report: Soriano could be wired to Minnesota

  Ahh, the fine art of waiver deals. Plus, news on the Wild Card chases.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 21, 2005

• Futon Report: In or Out, NL Edition

  The divisions are set, the Wild Card is down to four teams. Four good teams.

  Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 15, 2005

• Futon Report: KC "Royales" with cheese choke in 9th

  Overwhelming proof that a 7-2 lead in the 9th is safe if you have good fielders.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 10, 2005

• Futon Report: Who's in, who's out of AL playoffs

  A month ago, 11 teams were in. Since then, it's a little clearer, but not by much.

  Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 08, 2005

• Futon Report: 102 Reasons to Love Baseball

  From the obvious memories to the hidden quirks. Just be glad I stopped at 102.

  Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 05, 2005

• Futon Report BULLETIN: Palmeiro suspended under MLB drug policy

  Still unclear if he used steroids or something else. He will accept 10-game suspension.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Aug 01, 2005

• Futon Report: NL West is NL's Worst

  None of the five teams have a winning record. 'Nuff said.

  Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 31, 2005

• Futon Report: If Four Divisions Ruled the World

  What baseball might look like with four 7-team divisions and no wild card.

  Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 23, 2005

• Futon Report: Palmeiro in the Hall?

  A career of 3000 hits and 500 homers is usually a lock, but not to all sports writers.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 16, 2005

• Futon Report: Midseason Recap

  Odds for playoff teams, regular season award predictions.

  Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 14, 2005

• Futon Report: All-Star Baseball Game Thoughts

  Real-time comments that occured during the 76th annual Midsummer Classic, for your reading (dis?)pleasure.

  Review by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 12, 2005

• Futon Report: HR Derby competitors, predictions

  Monday's longball contest goes international. Who will win it? I think I know.

  Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 11, 2005

• Futon Report: Phenom Greinke on pace for 20-loss season

  The promising Royals pitcher, 1-11 at the halfway mark, didn't plan on this.

  Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 09, 2005

• Futon Report: All-Stars set, Jeter and Ensberg to watch on TV

  Fan voting did better than most years.

  Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 06, 2005

• Futon Report: International HR Derby? ¡Impresionante!

  MLB ditches the AL/NL Home Run Derby format in lieu of one player from each of 8 countries.

  Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 06, 2005

• Futon Report: All "Player To Be Named Later" Team

  Usually PNLs are no-name prospects. Tell that to MLB players like David Ortiz and Jason Schmidt.

  Opinion by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jul 01, 2005

• Futon Report: Biggio's new record probably stings a bit

  Getting hit 280 times by fastballs only landed Craig Biggio on the DL once.

  News by Matthew T. Sussman — on Jun 30, 2005