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Now that's how you do a HR derby. That was fun as hell to watch man.
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4 worked perfect, and agreed on cutting down the Bonus time; maybe make that just 1 minute.
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4 minutes no bonus time unless a tie
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4 minutes and bonus only if you hit one past 475 feet
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Yung Joc's 487 was the longest shot right?
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Today in Baseball History
July 14th
1916 Browns' hurler Ernie Koob pitches a complete game, going all 17 innings of the scoreless tie. Carl Mays pitches the first 15 innings for the Red Sox with Dutch Leonard finishing the 0-0 game.
1934 At Navin Field in Detroit, in an effort to keep the consecutive game streak intact, the Yankees have lumbago-stricken Lou Gehrig bat leadoff and list him as the shortstop in the lineup. After singling in the first inning, the 'Iron Horse' leaves the game without fielding as the Tigers pound out 11 doubles to edge the Yankees, 12-11.
1934 In the opener of a twin bill at the Baker Bowl, the Phillies score 11 runs in the second inning to coast to an 18-0 rout of the Reds. Philadelphia will sweep the doubleheader with a 5-4 victory in the nightcap.
1938 In Toledo, the American Association All-Star squad becomes the first team to experiment with uniforms designed to be worn during night games. The red, white and blue shiny satin uniforms are believed to reflect the light during the evening contests.
1946 Despite a home run and four doubles by Lou Boudreau, the Indians still lose to the Red Sox 11-10 thanks to Ted Williams' three homers and eight RBIs. During the second game of the twin bill, player-manager Boudreau will become the first skipper to employ the 'Williams' Shift' which puts four infielders and two outfielders on the right side of the field. Laughing at the unusual alignment, the 'Splendid Splinter' doubles in his first at-bat against the new defense.
1956 Mel Parnell, in the final year of his career, throws the first no-hit game in the American League in three seasons when he defeats the White Sox at Fenway Park, 4-0. The 34 year-old southpaw becomes the first Red Sox hurler to throw a no-hitter since Howard Ehmke accomplished the feat against Philadelphia in 1923.
1964 The Cubs overcome making five errors in the top of the third inning and beat the Mets, 4-2. The Chicago miscues, that include shortstop Andre Rodgers and catcher **** Bertell each committing two and first baseman Ernie Banks contributing to the total by dropping a pop fly, account for all of New York's scoring in the Wrigley Field contest.
1967 Against Juan Marichal at Candlestick Park, Eddie Mathews hits home run #500 as an Astro. The former Brave third baseman, who hit 493 homers playing for the franchise in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta, becomes the seventh major leaguer to reach this plateau.
Courtesy of the Houston Astros network via
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1968 Hank Aaron hits home run #500 off Mike McCormick, becoming the eighth major leaguer to reach this milestone. 'Hammerin' Hank's three-run homer over the left center field fence proves to be the difference as the Braves beat the Giants at Atlanta Stadium, 4-2.
1968 In the nightcap of a twin bill, Don Wilson strikes out eighteen batters in a nine-inning game to tie a major league record, shared by Bob Feller (Indians, 193
and Sandy Koufax (Dodgers, 1959 and 1962). The Astros right-hander fans future Hall of Famer Johnny Bench for the last out of his 6-1 victory over the Reds on a wind-swept night at Crosley Field.
Courtesy of the Houston Astros network via
Astrosdaily.com
1968 In a 6-1 Astros victory over the Reds at Crosley Field, backstop John Bateman ties the major league record with nine consecutive putouts from the start of a game. The Houston catcher equals the mark established by Art Wilson, playing for the Giants in 1911.
1969 At Wrigley Field, Bill Hands and the Cubs edge Tom Seaver and the Mets, 1–0. After the last out is made, Ron Santo jumps up and clicks his heels for the first time, a move the third baseman will repeat each time Chicago wins for the rest of his career.
1970 In the twelfth inning of the All-Star game, Pete Rose bowls over Ray Fosse at the plate to score the deciding run in an exciting 5-4 National League victory at Riverfront Stadium. The Indian catcher, whose career will be shortened because of the collision, entertained 'Charlie Hustle' as a dinner guest the previous night.
1972 Detroit catcher Tom Haller looks over his shoulder and sees his brother Bill, the home plate ump - a major league first. The arbitrator plays no favorites when his younger brother's team loses 1-0 to Kansas City in the Tiger Stadium contest.
1995 Ramon Martinez throws the 22nd no-hitter in franchise history when he beats the Marlins at Dodger Stadium, 7-0. The Dodger right-hander, who was booed by the home crowd in his last outing, was perfect before walking Tommy Gregg on a 3-2 pitch after getting the first out in the seventh inning.
2000 John Olerud has a game-tying double disallowed in the top of the sixth inning when first base umpire Jim Wolf had called time before the pitch because a baseball had come out into fair territory from the visitors' bullpen. The Mariner first baseman disappointment is short-lived after he hits Brian Meadow' 1-0 pitch for a three-run homer, giving Seattle a 4-2 lead in their eventual victory over the Padres at Qualcomm Stadium.
2000 Major League owners decide to return to playing an unbalanced schedule (teams play more games against teams in their own division) rather than the presently used balanced schedule (play approximately the same number of games against all teams within the league). The American League has used a balanced schedule since 1977 and the National League started in 1993.
2000 A report presented to owners, The Commissioner's Initiative: Women and Baseball, finds women make up 46 percent of the average crowd at a big league game and urges major league franchises to make more of an effort to market to women patrons. According to the same report forty-three percent of women could not name a player on their home team's roster.
2001 Bobby Valentine wins his 1‚000th career game as a manager when Glendon Rusch and closer Armando Benitez combine to throw a one-hitter in the Mets' 2-0 victory over the Red Sox. Trot Nixon's first inning bunt single, a result of the New York starter's inability to cover first base, is Boston's only hit in the Shea Stadium contest.
2002 Nelson Barrera, Mexico's career home run and RBI leader, is electrocuted trying to free metal roofing from high-tension wires. The 44 year-old 'Admiral', who hit 455 home runs during his 26-year Mexican Baseball League tenure, had hoped to continue playing so that he could hold the career Triple Crown by also reaching the career hit record.
2004 Houston fires Jimy Williams and names Phil Garner, a former Astro, as the interim manager through the rest of the season. The 60 year-old former skipper, who had a .515 (215-197) winning percentage in his three years at the helm, including this season's 44-44 record, was roundly booed by hometown Minute Maid Park crowd at yesterday's All-Star game.
2005 Defeating their historical arch rivals, the Giants become the first team to win 10,000 games as a franchise by edging the Dodgers in LA, 4-3. The Giants, who started as the New York Gothams in 1899, have posted a 10,000-8,511 record during the club’s 123 seasons in the National League.
2005 The first-known baseball card, which is part of a children's educational game, illustrates several boys playing together in a field as one pitches a ball to another holding a bat, makes its public debut at the Smithsonian Institution. The discovery of the historic card, discovered in a Maine attic, dates back to the early 19th century, predating other known cards by several decades.
2008 Josh Hamilton, who at one point goes deep 13 consecutive times, hits a record-setting 28 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby, but falls short in the finals, losing to Twins first baseman Justin Morneau, 5-3. With 71 year-old former coach Clay Counsil pitching, the Rangers outfielder breaks Bobby Abreu's mark of 24 set in 2005.
2009 The American League extends its unbeaten streak to 13 games (12-0-1) with a 4-3 victory over the NL at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Rays' outfielder Carl Crawford, who robs Brad Hawpe of a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, is named the MVP of the midsummer Classic.
2009 Clad in his White Sox jacket, Barrack Obama becomes the first Commander-in-Chief to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in an All-Star game since Gerald Ford tossed the ball at the beginning of the 1976 All-Star Game. After warming up in the White House Rose Garden prior to arriving at Busch Stadium, the 44th president's pitch barely reaches the plate, but doesn't bounce thanks to the efforts of Cardinals' hometown hero Albert Pujols, who moves up from home and reaches out to scoop the low throw.
2010 The Blue Jays trade starting shortstop Alex Gonzalez along with minor leaguers Tim Collins and Tyler Pastornicky to the Braves in exchange for infielder Yunel Escobar and southpaw Jo-Jo Reyes. The Braves' new infielder is probably best known for his role in Florida's improbable World Series victory over New York, that includes a walk-off home run in the 12th inning of Game Four, giving the Marlins a 4-3 victory and a 2-2 tie in the Fall Classic.
2011 Reggie Walton, the presiding judge in the Roger Clemens' perjury case, declares a mistrial due to evidence revealed to the jury he believed would be prejudicial against the former major league right-hander. During the brief two days of the proceedings, the U.S. District Judge had scolded prosecutors twice during the trial for violating his orders not to reveal certain evidence to the jury, saying their non-compliance could put the whole case in jeopardy.
2011 Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada, who entered the game as a pinch hitter in the Yankees' 16-7 loss to Toronto at the Rogers Centre, appear in their 1,660th regular-season game as teammates, the most two players have been together in franchise history. Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri had set the previous team mark in 1937.
2013 Chris Davis ties Reggie Jackson's 1969 American League record for home runs before the All-Star break when he hits his 37th round-tripper, the best in the majors, in the Orioles' 7-4 victory against Toronto at Camden Yards. The Baltimore first baseman ends the first half with home runs in his last four games, the same way he
July 14th
1916 Browns' hurler Ernie Koob pitches a complete game, going all 17 innings of the scoreless tie. Carl Mays pitches the first 15 innings for the Red Sox with Dutch Leonard finishing the 0-0 game.
1934 At Navin Field in Detroit, in an effort to keep the consecutive game streak intact, the Yankees have lumbago-stricken Lou Gehrig bat leadoff and list him as the shortstop in the lineup. After singling in the first inning, the 'Iron Horse' leaves the game without fielding as the Tigers pound out 11 doubles to edge the Yankees, 12-11.
1934 In the opener of a twin bill at the Baker Bowl, the Phillies score 11 runs in the second inning to coast to an 18-0 rout of the Reds. Philadelphia will sweep the doubleheader with a 5-4 victory in the nightcap.
1938 In Toledo, the American Association All-Star squad becomes the first team to experiment with uniforms designed to be worn during night games. The red, white and blue shiny satin uniforms are believed to reflect the light during the evening contests.
1946 Despite a home run and four doubles by Lou Boudreau, the Indians still lose to the Red Sox 11-10 thanks to Ted Williams' three homers and eight RBIs. During the second game of the twin bill, player-manager Boudreau will become the first skipper to employ the 'Williams' Shift' which puts four infielders and two outfielders on the right side of the field. Laughing at the unusual alignment, the 'Splendid Splinter' doubles in his first at-bat against the new defense.
1956 Mel Parnell, in the final year of his career, throws the first no-hit game in the American League in three seasons when he defeats the White Sox at Fenway Park, 4-0. The 34 year-old southpaw becomes the first Red Sox hurler to throw a no-hitter since Howard Ehmke accomplished the feat against Philadelphia in 1923.
1964 The Cubs overcome making five errors in the top of the third inning and beat the Mets, 4-2. The Chicago miscues, that include shortstop Andre Rodgers and catcher **** Bertell each committing two and first baseman Ernie Banks contributing to the total by dropping a pop fly, account for all of New York's scoring in the Wrigley Field contest.
1967 Against Juan Marichal at Candlestick Park, Eddie Mathews hits home run #500 as an Astro. The former Brave third baseman, who hit 493 homers playing for the franchise in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta, becomes the seventh major leaguer to reach this plateau.
Courtesy of the Houston Astros network via
Astrosdaily.com
1968 Hank Aaron hits home run #500 off Mike McCormick, becoming the eighth major leaguer to reach this milestone. 'Hammerin' Hank's three-run homer over the left center field fence proves to be the difference as the Braves beat the Giants at Atlanta Stadium, 4-2.
1968 In the nightcap of a twin bill, Don Wilson strikes out eighteen batters in a nine-inning game to tie a major league record, shared by Bob Feller (Indians, 193
and Sandy Koufax (Dodgers, 1959 and 1962). The Astros right-hander fans future Hall of Famer Johnny Bench for the last out of his 6-1 victory over the Reds on a wind-swept night at Crosley Field.Courtesy of the Houston Astros network via
Astrosdaily.com
1968 In a 6-1 Astros victory over the Reds at Crosley Field, backstop John Bateman ties the major league record with nine consecutive putouts from the start of a game. The Houston catcher equals the mark established by Art Wilson, playing for the Giants in 1911.
1969 At Wrigley Field, Bill Hands and the Cubs edge Tom Seaver and the Mets, 1–0. After the last out is made, Ron Santo jumps up and clicks his heels for the first time, a move the third baseman will repeat each time Chicago wins for the rest of his career.
1970 In the twelfth inning of the All-Star game, Pete Rose bowls over Ray Fosse at the plate to score the deciding run in an exciting 5-4 National League victory at Riverfront Stadium. The Indian catcher, whose career will be shortened because of the collision, entertained 'Charlie Hustle' as a dinner guest the previous night.
1972 Detroit catcher Tom Haller looks over his shoulder and sees his brother Bill, the home plate ump - a major league first. The arbitrator plays no favorites when his younger brother's team loses 1-0 to Kansas City in the Tiger Stadium contest.
1995 Ramon Martinez throws the 22nd no-hitter in franchise history when he beats the Marlins at Dodger Stadium, 7-0. The Dodger right-hander, who was booed by the home crowd in his last outing, was perfect before walking Tommy Gregg on a 3-2 pitch after getting the first out in the seventh inning.
2000 John Olerud has a game-tying double disallowed in the top of the sixth inning when first base umpire Jim Wolf had called time before the pitch because a baseball had come out into fair territory from the visitors' bullpen. The Mariner first baseman disappointment is short-lived after he hits Brian Meadow' 1-0 pitch for a three-run homer, giving Seattle a 4-2 lead in their eventual victory over the Padres at Qualcomm Stadium.
2000 Major League owners decide to return to playing an unbalanced schedule (teams play more games against teams in their own division) rather than the presently used balanced schedule (play approximately the same number of games against all teams within the league). The American League has used a balanced schedule since 1977 and the National League started in 1993.
2000 A report presented to owners, The Commissioner's Initiative: Women and Baseball, finds women make up 46 percent of the average crowd at a big league game and urges major league franchises to make more of an effort to market to women patrons. According to the same report forty-three percent of women could not name a player on their home team's roster.
2001 Bobby Valentine wins his 1‚000th career game as a manager when Glendon Rusch and closer Armando Benitez combine to throw a one-hitter in the Mets' 2-0 victory over the Red Sox. Trot Nixon's first inning bunt single, a result of the New York starter's inability to cover first base, is Boston's only hit in the Shea Stadium contest.
2002 Nelson Barrera, Mexico's career home run and RBI leader, is electrocuted trying to free metal roofing from high-tension wires. The 44 year-old 'Admiral', who hit 455 home runs during his 26-year Mexican Baseball League tenure, had hoped to continue playing so that he could hold the career Triple Crown by also reaching the career hit record.
2004 Houston fires Jimy Williams and names Phil Garner, a former Astro, as the interim manager through the rest of the season. The 60 year-old former skipper, who had a .515 (215-197) winning percentage in his three years at the helm, including this season's 44-44 record, was roundly booed by hometown Minute Maid Park crowd at yesterday's All-Star game.
2005 Defeating their historical arch rivals, the Giants become the first team to win 10,000 games as a franchise by edging the Dodgers in LA, 4-3. The Giants, who started as the New York Gothams in 1899, have posted a 10,000-8,511 record during the club’s 123 seasons in the National League.
2005 The first-known baseball card, which is part of a children's educational game, illustrates several boys playing together in a field as one pitches a ball to another holding a bat, makes its public debut at the Smithsonian Institution. The discovery of the historic card, discovered in a Maine attic, dates back to the early 19th century, predating other known cards by several decades.
2008 Josh Hamilton, who at one point goes deep 13 consecutive times, hits a record-setting 28 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby, but falls short in the finals, losing to Twins first baseman Justin Morneau, 5-3. With 71 year-old former coach Clay Counsil pitching, the Rangers outfielder breaks Bobby Abreu's mark of 24 set in 2005.
2009 The American League extends its unbeaten streak to 13 games (12-0-1) with a 4-3 victory over the NL at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Rays' outfielder Carl Crawford, who robs Brad Hawpe of a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, is named the MVP of the midsummer Classic.
2009 Clad in his White Sox jacket, Barrack Obama becomes the first Commander-in-Chief to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in an All-Star game since Gerald Ford tossed the ball at the beginning of the 1976 All-Star Game. After warming up in the White House Rose Garden prior to arriving at Busch Stadium, the 44th president's pitch barely reaches the plate, but doesn't bounce thanks to the efforts of Cardinals' hometown hero Albert Pujols, who moves up from home and reaches out to scoop the low throw.
2010 The Blue Jays trade starting shortstop Alex Gonzalez along with minor leaguers Tim Collins and Tyler Pastornicky to the Braves in exchange for infielder Yunel Escobar and southpaw Jo-Jo Reyes. The Braves' new infielder is probably best known for his role in Florida's improbable World Series victory over New York, that includes a walk-off home run in the 12th inning of Game Four, giving the Marlins a 4-3 victory and a 2-2 tie in the Fall Classic.
2011 Reggie Walton, the presiding judge in the Roger Clemens' perjury case, declares a mistrial due to evidence revealed to the jury he believed would be prejudicial against the former major league right-hander. During the brief two days of the proceedings, the U.S. District Judge had scolded prosecutors twice during the trial for violating his orders not to reveal certain evidence to the jury, saying their non-compliance could put the whole case in jeopardy.
2011 Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada, who entered the game as a pinch hitter in the Yankees' 16-7 loss to Toronto at the Rogers Centre, appear in their 1,660th regular-season game as teammates, the most two players have been together in franchise history. Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri had set the previous team mark in 1937.
2013 Chris Davis ties Reggie Jackson's 1969 American League record for home runs before the All-Star break when he hits his 37th round-tripper, the best in the majors, in the Orioles' 7-4 victory against Toronto at Camden Yards. The Baltimore first baseman ends the first half with home runs in his last four games, the same way he
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HR Derby gets 4.9 overnight rating, beats 2015 NBA Saturday Night (Slam Dunk/3 Point Contests), which got a 4.4.
HR Derby gets 4.9 overnight rating, beats 2015 NBA Saturday Night (Slam Dunk/3 Point Contests), which got a 4.4.
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I actually hated the time limit when it was first announced because I thought it would take away from what the fans wanted to see, home runs. Thought it'd screw with it so much, we'd end up with guys hitting line drives for 4 minutes because they couldn't get the stroke down because they were rushing.
But it added an extra bit of excitement to the Home Run Derby that they've lacked for a long time.
I was really wrong about that.
But it added an extra bit of excitement to the Home Run Derby that they've lacked for a long time.
I was really wrong about that.
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Derbs was super lit.
Even had my non-baseball friends geeking while watching it. Baseball got it right with this Format
Even had my non-baseball friends geeking while watching it. Baseball got it right with this Format
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Derbs was super lit.
Even had my non-baseball friends geeking while watching it. Baseball got it right with this Format
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had the same thoughts...
the Derby beat out NBA AllStar Saturday? that's huge for baseball
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Best. Home Run Derby. Ever.
2h
Buster Olney, Senior Writer, ESPN Insider
CINCINNATI -- As one weather system exited the greater Cincinnati area and another one approached Monday night, a new set of rules for the Home Run Derby were written, and then rewritten, and even in the final minutes before the competition began, the participants were trying to get everything straight.
Charlie Frazier, who was about to throw to his little brother Todd, glanced at a reporter's notepad to settle a question about how much bonus time there would be. Sandy Guerrero, Prince Fielder's pitcher of choice, thought that Fielder would go second rather than first as the No. 7 seed. When informed otherwise, Guerrero scrambled off in search of an event coordinator to get the proper rules interpretation for Prince.
The late changes only added to the charm of the revamped format, which felt like something ad-libbed in a lot of backyards for Wiffle ball games during the summer: OK, if you hit the ball onto the roof, that's a homer, but if you hit the side of the house, that's an out. Three swings and you're out, and …
Those changes, the Frazier brothers and the enthusiastic crowd helped to make this Home Run Derby a staggering success -- really, it was the best ever, in the way that you can confidently say that Game 6 of the 2011 World Series was unmatched -- and you could've ascertained that just by watching the National League sideline.
Typically, other players will watch a round of the Derby, then slip out to spend a few hours with their families. Last year in Minneapolis, most players stuck around to see Giancarlo Stanton's first round, and as soon as he was done, there was a mass exodus; Hunter Pence of the Giants distinguished himself by being one of the few who hung around through all of it.
But on Monday night, a whole lot of players stuck around, from A.J. Burnett to Carlos Martinez to Max Scherzer. Clayton Kershaw walked the sidelines for a while, carrying his baby daughter, Cali Ann. Troy Tulowitzki planted himself on top of a cooler and stayed for the whole thing. Bryce Harper was there with his brother, smiling through the good-natured heckling he was getting from fans about foregoing this Derby.
Scherzer said he loved the new rules, the head-to-head competition, the running clock, which prompted hitters to swing the bat and also moved everything along, a departure from the sagging pace of past years. But Scherzer added with a smile that the biggest reason he was sticking around was to watch what Todd Frazier would do next.
Miguel Cabrera is the best hitter on the planet, Stanton is the most powerful, and Mike Trout is the best overall player. But if a high-school-yearbook-style poll were taken, Frazier might win in the category of Most Popular, because everybody likes that guy, for his gregariousness, his outward humor, his perpetual grin, his self-deprecation. And anybody with a sibling could relate to the dynamic that played out between Todd and Charlie Frazier, whose time together here Monday was just an extension of the thousands of hours the two of them have shared on fields and in batting cages in New Jersey, with Charlie sometimes grinning at an awkward swing by his kid brother, and Todd once screaming at Charlie to hurry.
When Joc Pederson finished his last round -- for pure power, Pederson was probably the most extraordinary Derby participant of the night, hammering balls to all fields, including monster shots toward the Ohio River beyond right field -- Adrian Gonzalez and a couple of other players stood to congratulate him. But when Frazier finished his last two rounds, Scherzer, Martinez and the other players who stayed -- stayed for Todd Frazier -- stood and raised their arms in spontaneous celebration, captured by the moment, caught up in Frazier's joy and the deafening response from the stands.
On this night, everybody became a fan again. They got to see Todd Frazier launch balls onto his family's rooftop, over and over.
With plenty of help from his hometown fans, Frazier survived three thrilling rounds to win the Home Run Derby, writes Jayson Stark. This Home Run Derby will be tough to top, writes Paul Daugherty.
More on Frazier and the Derby
Frazier's performance must have the Mets and Yankees drooling about a possible return home, writes Kevin Kernan.
• Here's a Home Run Derby gallery, visions of all kinds of awesome from Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park, forever home to one of the most memorable Derbies ever.
• Frazier is the first hometown Derby winner since 1990.
• From ESPN Stats & Information: Frazier bounces back and dominates in his home ballpark.
• Video: Frazier hits 15 home runs in the final round to defeat Pederson and win the Home Run Derby. Here is a breakdown of his win.
• Pederson says the experience was surreal. Pederson brought Johnny Washington to the big stage.
Notables
• On Monday's podcast, Jerry Crasnick discussed the incredible weekend comebacks of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the possibility of Barry Larkin becoming the manager of the Reds; Goose Gossage talked about what he would like to see changed in the All-Star Game; and Todd Radom's weekly uniform and logo quiz, which is the toughest of the year.
• Dallas Keuchel and his beard get the starting assignment for the AL, as Jesus Ortiz writes. Zack Greinke is low-key about his starting nod.
• The Baseball Tonight crew looks ahead to the All-Star Game.
• The Baseball Tonight crew discusses Pete Rose's upcoming appearance at the All-Star Game.
• Mike Matheny pushed Trevor Rosenthal too far in the first half, writes Bernie Miklasz.
• Jonathan Papelbon is tired of waiting for a trade. From Jake Kaplan's story:
"It's time to you-know-what or get off the pot," he said, one of three times he used the phrase during a nearly 30-minute media session ahead of Tuesday's All-Star Game. "The Phillies have got to make a decision. You've got to go one way or the other.
"You can't be in limbo and sit here and say, 'What if we do this or what if we do that?' You've got to make a decision and you've got to go with it. I know that we've got a new [incoming] president [Andy MacPhail]. We've got a new interim manager [Pete Mackanin]. We've got all this change supposedly happening. But I don't see any of it yet."
Moves, deals and decisions
1. Andy MacPhail needs a new-wave general manager in Philadelphia, writes David Murphy.
2. Yankees GM Brian Cashman can take a bow, writes John Harper.
3. Chris Davis is not likely a trade candidate, at least in July, writes Dan Connolly.
4. David Price and the Tigers haven't talked about a contract.
5. The Indians promoted a top prospect.
AL East
• Dan Martin writes about how the Yankees found Brett Gardner.
• Adrian Gonzalez says Hanley Ramirez is not in an ideal position.
• Josh Donaldson backs Jose Reyes, as Bob Elliott writes.
• Chris Archer is relishing the spotlight.
• Donaldson isn't upset about his trade to the Blue Jays, writes John Shea.
AL Central
• Glen Perkins might get the call for a save again.
• For the Tigers, a gruesome bullpen situation remains, as Lynn Henning writes.
• An assignment to the bullpen has worked out well for Wade Davis, as Roger Mooney writes.
AL West
• The Astros' good ol' days are here again, writes Brian Smith.
• Gerry Fraley writes about how Prince Fielder became one of the most revered players in baseball.
• The Mariners are staying upbeat about the second half.
• Oakland set its post-break rotation.
• Albert Pujols was a catalyst for the Angels' rise, writes Pedro Moura.
NL East
• Kevin Seitzer has helped the Braves with their approach to hitting.
NL Central
• Pirates GM Neal Huntington's offseason work was splendid. The acquisition of Francisco Cervelli was excellent, a safety net built at the proper time. Cervelli recalled the other day that about 5-10 minutes after the trade was made, manager Clint Hurdle called him and was direct: The Pirates still intended to try to sign Russell Martin, and Hurdle said the odds, as Cervelli recalled from the conversation, were about 50-50. (Their chances were probably less than that, given the aggressiveness of the Cubs and Blue Jays.)
If Martin was re-signed, Hurdle said, Cervelli would be the backup. If not, the job would be Cervelli's; the latter is how it played out.
• A couple of Cubs were knocked out early in the Derby.
• Anthony Rizzo got to meet his childhood hero.
• Kris Bryant and his father shared a special moment.
• A.J. Burnett is savoring his All-Star experience.
• The Pirates and Cardinals deserve an October showdown, writes Rob Rossi.
• All-Star buzz has lifted Reds manager Bryan Price's spirits.
NL West
• Here's a first-half recap of the Diamondbacks.
• Nolan Arenado is shining after a tough time in the minors, writes Patrick Saunders.
• DJ LeMahieu reinvented himself and became an All-Star.
• For the Padres, the first half was a bummer. Jeff Sanders writes about all those San Diego prospects that were traded away.
Lastly
• A key piece of evidence against Pete Rose is in lower Manhattan. Rose will be welcomed Tuesday, but MLB holds the cards, writes Mark Feinsand.
MLB can reinstate Rose, but he'll never get Hall of Fame votes, writes Bob Klapisch.
• Ted Williams' epic blast lives on at Fenway Park, as Alex Speier writes.
• A class-action lawsuit seeks better protection for fans from flying bats and baseballs, writes Richard Sandomir.
And today will be better than yesterday.
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what's good with Manny not being eligible for the Red Sox franchise four?
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Better question is, who cares?
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Arbitrary list Yankee fan cares
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Who is in y'all's MySpace top 8?
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it's absolute ******** that he's not on there.
my vote would be:
Pedro
Manny
Ortiz
Williams
people will always vote for Yaz. he was great and all, but can't put him ahead of those 4. dwight evans and carlton fisk...pass. jim rice is a ******* douche. cy young is cy young but i don't think of him when i think of all time red sox players
**** these stupid lists, man
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**** these stupid lists, man
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My Mets list should be:
Seaver
Gooden
Piazza
Keith/Carter/Strawberry
Seaver
Gooden
Piazza
Keith/Carter/Strawberry
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Alex isn't on any. Not sure how you don't put him in Seattle or even NY.
Clemens isn't on any. Should be on two at least.
Manny not being on Boston is a slap in the face. That organization is a real pile of ****.
Nolan Ryan is on three teams.
Clemens isn't on any. Should be on two at least.
Manny not being on Boston is a slap in the face. That organization is a real pile of ****.
Nolan Ryan is on three teams.
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I've always thought it's funny how all 4 teams Ryan played for claim him as their own
But he did play at least 5 seasons with each team.
But he did play at least 5 seasons with each team.
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Mets let him go for nothing 
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