August 17, 2022

1. The quote of the day: Dennis Eckersley

On the awful state of the Pittsburgh Pirates:

“A hodgepodge of nothingness.”

2. And the response line of the day: Greg Brown

The Who’s More Pathetic? olympics is taking off.

3. The play of the day: Chris Taylor saving the game in center field

But then, despite that — the Brewers went and walked it off, a huge win to keep pace in the NL Central race.

4. The Phillies have won their 10,000th game

If you’re a Phillies fan, just don’t look at the loss column.

5. Two very contrasting reactions to the Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension

Yin and yang, from two former Red Sox pitchers.

6. The Yankees are approaching rock bottom

It feels strange to say, considering they’re 72–45 and have a nine-game lead in the division — but they’ve been looking very bad (including another loss last night to the Rays, and the only run they scored came on an error).

And if life gives you lemons…

Turn the Yankee Stadium bleachers into a barbershop.

7. An unusual way to win a game: Walk-off HBP

Taking one for the team, for the win.

8. Bear witness to baseball beauty, in the form of a perfect bunt

9. The White Sox won a clutch comeback game against the Astros last night

They’re still in the race for the AL Central and Wild Card, but they need every last win they can get the rest of the year — desperately.

10. The Rangers fired their GM/President this afternoon

First, the manager was canned. Now there’s more.

11. Injury and roster news from around the league

12. And lastly, don’t bring your cell phone onto the field

Baseball 101 for Dummies.