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  1. Rich Harden Injury Talk: Let's Not Forget About Ben Sheets

    Michael Pope discusses the injury talk about Rich Harden and reminds fans about Ben Sheets' checkered past.

    Written by Michael Pope about 2 months ago 14 comments

  2. Cleveland Indians: Who Will Go Next?

    Michael Pope takes a look at what moves might be next for the Cleveland Indians.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 8 comments

  3. New Nationals' Stadium Posting Sorry Early Returns

    Michael Pope discusses the Nationals' new ballpark.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 2 comments

  4. Joba Chamberlain Prompts Hank Steinbrenner and Co. to Cook Up Something Nice

    Michael Pope takes a satirical look at the way the Joba Chamberlain situation has unfolded in New York.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 0 comments

  5. Without Travis Hafner, Indians Still Looking To Fill The Void

    Michael Pope investigates the Indians need for third hitter Ben Francisco.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 4 comments

  6. Texas Rangers: Joining the Ranks of the Cubs and Indians as Lovable Losers

    Michael Pope discusses how the Rangers are part of the group of lovable losers.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 6 comments

  7. Fantasy Baseball: The Bane Of Baseball Traditionalists

    Michael Pope explores how fantasy baseball diminishes Major League Baseball.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 6 comments

  8. Carlos Zambrano Update: A Collective Sigh of Relief in the Windy City

    Michael Pope takes a look at Carlos Zambrano's injury and his importance to the Cubs' chances of winning this year.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 2 comments

  9. Cristian Guzman--Enjoying Baseball Again And Proving The Pundits Wrong

    Michael Pope reviews Cristian Guzman's ups and downs and gives him his due.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 4 comments

  10. Mets Win despite Willie Randolph's Scare

    Mets manager Willie Randolph made a blunder that nearly cost his team another game, says Michael Pope.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 2 comments

  11. Detroit Tigers Make a Statement and Restore the Roar

    Michael Pope believes that the Tigers' sweep of the White Sox could be the spark the team needed to propel themselves back into contention.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 2 comments

  12. Milton Bradley Journalistic Spin—Two Ways of Looking at the Latest Controversy

    Want the real string of events in Milton Bradley's latest ordeal? Sadly, writes Michael Pope, thanks to poor journalism, you'd probably have had to be there.

    Written by Michael Pope about 3 months ago 3 comments

  13. Tampa Bay Rays Fight for Respect Against Boston Red Sox

    Michael Pope sees last night's brawl as an announcement of Tampa Bay's arrival as a contender in the AL East.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 1 comments

  14. Felix Hernandez: Mariners' "King" Hasn't Earned His Crown

    Felix Hernandez has yet to earn the title King bestowed upon him.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 2 comments

  15. Ode to Mets Fan--"Are The Mets Back?"

    A satire about how Mets fan on BR have reacted to the Mets start.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 2 comments

  16. Cubs Should Thank Bobby Hull For Victory

    Bobby Hull was the Cubs' good luck charm. Find out how.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 2 comments

  17. Jair Jurrjens, Rookie of the Year?

    Jair Jurrjens belongs in any Rookie of the Year talk.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 9 comments

  18. Marlins, Phillies, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Dodgers—Who Has Top NL Bullpen?

    Part 2 of rating the Top MLB bullpens. You help make the call!

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 11 comments

  19. Detroit Tigers In Trouble: What Can Mike Ilitch Do?

    What can Ilitch do to the Tigers? I don't have any answers!

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 6 comments

  20. Orioles, A's, White Sox, Jays—Top Ranking AL Bullpens

    Help select the best bullpen thus far in the AL. Choices aren't the usual Yankees and Red Sox, but are headlined by the Jays and White Sox.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 3 comments

  21. Kaz Matsui, Now Carlos Guillen? Why MLB Needs to Add Fiber to Clubhouse Meals.

    No crying in Baseball? How about over hemorrhoids? Michael Pope says two players this year are having a hard time sitting on this one.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 7 comments

  22. Joba Chamberlain's Switch: Yankee Experiment or Old-School Hardball?

    Plenty of exceptional pitchers began their careers as relievers before moving into the rotation. Now it's Joba Chamberlain's turn, says Michael Pope.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 14 comments

  23. Maple Bat Threat: Is MLB Waiting too Long to Act?

    Injuries are piling up, and Michael Pope believes that something needs to happen before there are more incidents.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 5 comments

  24. Twins-Rangers: Bobby Korecky Does It All In 11-Inning Win

    Michael Pope reports on Bobby Korecky's star performance for the Twins against the Rangers.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 1 comments

  25. Joe Mauer vs. Mark Prior: Drafting the Position Player, Not the Pitcher

    Michael Pope explains why the Twins made the right decision in 2001.

    Written by Michael Pope about 4 months ago 6 comments