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Friday, January 27, 2012

In the old days, the game was more exciting

by Max Marchi
Watch out! The numbers say the game is getting more boring.
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Cooperstown Confidential: thinking about Al Smith

by Bruce Markusen
Beer alone did not make this man's career.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Jack Morris: the winningest pitcher of the 1980s

by Bobby Mueller
So what?
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Marshall McDougall’s greatest game

by Frank Jackson
It was a really, really, really good day
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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The search leads to a surprise, and a mostly forgotten name.
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The virtual 1958-68 Giants, Reds, and Cardinals (Part 8: 1964-65)

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Monday, January 23, 2012

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Ten least-likely guys to break up a no-hitter

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Friday, January 20, 2012

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

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Monday, January 16, 2012

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