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• Around the League: The Swift Fall of Albert Pujols, Barry Bonds on Miguel Cabrera, Instant Replay

  22 May 2013

  

  Also pitch count debates, Mariano Rivera's ridiculousness, increased shifting in baseball, and so much more.

  (46 Comments)

• Try to Contain Your Frustration: Shawn Camp to the DL with an Injured Toe

  22 May 2013

  

  This, despite the fact that the Cubs knew about the injury this weekend.

  (77 Comments)

• The Lineup That is Going to Crush You on Friday

  22 May 2013

  

  The $300 BN Fantasy Contest is coming in a couple days, and I'm ready to roll.

  (11 Comments)

• Matt Garza Impressed at Least One Scout Last Night, But There’s Still a Trading Hang-Up

  22 May 2013

  

  Even if Garza is healthy and effective, we can't ignore the fact that, in a trade, he's a pure rental.

  (74 Comments)

• Darwin Barney Had a Great Night at the Plate … And He’s Quietly Having a Good Season There, Too

  22 May 2013

  

  Although last night's game was exceptional, Barney is actually putting together a great offensive stretch. Consider the possibilities ...

  (47 Comments)

• Theo Epstein Clarifies Third Base and Other Bullets

  22 May 2013

  

  Also, thoughts on Shawn Camp's struggles and the decision to keep/use him.

  (98 Comments)

• Cubs Minor League Daily: It’s Coming

  22 May 2013

  

  "It" would be the rumor season, and that impacts the farm system. Also: Javier Baez had a good game that included a walk.

  (60 Comments)