Baseball thread No. 7: Somebody slip the pinstripers a Mickey

walk, hit by pitch, interference (catcher or other fielder), error, fielder's choice, hit, strikeout-WP/PB, batted ball hits a runner or umpire (batter credited with hit)

That's all I got

 

I got your cricket right here ...

 

Actually, that hasn't been true for 40 years: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/sports/baseball/29score.html

 

Mike Squires would like a word with you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Squires

 

Actually, the reason there are so many lefties at first base is because it's the only infield position where a lefty doesn't have to completely turn his body to throw to another base. If you're a lefty who's not fast enough to play the outfield and without the arm to pitch, you're a first baseman or a DH.

 

The same kid just caught back-to-back foul balls off Josh Hamilton's bat. What are the odds?

 

You should read more.

 

Please hold while Buck Weaver calculates the odds ...

 

I have now determined why the Rays picked up Gregg Zaun -- to mash a pinch-hit grand slam in the bottom of the eighth.

And Brandon League just hit B.J. Upton (next batter) in the middle of his back.

 

Thanks much, Royals.

 

Just don't start depending on the Royals to help you out on a regular basis ...

 

Judging by the current radar picture, the probability of the Phillies-Braves game getting in tonight is slim to nill.