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Baseball Brunch: Bizarre, Rich Legacy at Metrodome as Twins Depart

Every Sunday, MLB FanHouse empties out its notebook in Baseball Brunch. MINNEAPOLIS -- Johan Santana had never seen the Metrodome before the Twins took him from Single-A in the Rule 5 draft. "When I first got there," Santana told FanHouse, "my first impression was, 'How can you play baseball in a place like this?' "I...

From the Windup: About Last Winter

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.Every Hot Stove season, each team reshapes its roster in an attempt to better themselves. After each transaction, whether a free agent acquisition, trade or something else, writers and bloggers everywhere provide knee-jerk...

Blockbuster Blowups: The 10 Worst Trade Deadline Deals of the Decade

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.With the non-waiver trade deadline looming just eight days away, it seemed like the perfect time to warn teams about the dangers of a deadline deal. There are plenty of good trades on the books. Then again, it's the swaps that...

Baseball Brunch: It's Strasburg, Then Anyone's Guess in Draft

Every Sunday, MLB FanHouse empties out its notebook in Baseball Brunch.Everyone knows the No. 1 prospect in Tuesday's draft (and if you don't, read this). But after Washington selects Stephen Strasburg, things get less precise."Anybody from [No.] 2 to 15 could be just as good as the other guy," an executive from an NL team...

Roto Rush: Who Is 'Zorilla' and What Has He Done With Ben Zobrist?

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.Ben Zobrist has transformed from a run-of-the-mill slap hitter into one of the most powerful middle infielders in baseball. Right when you thought he might be cooling off, SMASH! -- a...

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05/23/12 AL Capsules: Matusz strikes out nine in Orioles 4-1... Source: Prince George Citizen Brian Matusz allowed two hits and struck out nine in 6 1-3 innings, Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit hit two-run homers, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night.
05/22/12 Patience is best remedy for early fantasy trouble Source: USA Today "At what point do you get concerned with Elvis Andrus ?"
05/20/12 Astros hit season-high 3 homers, beat Rangers 6-5 Source: The Daily Herald - Everett WA The Houston Astros haven't fared well this season after trailing early and hadn't overcome a deficit of more than three runs this year.
05/20/12 Astros hit three Source: Longview News-Journal - Longview TX Justin Maxwell hit one of Houston's season-high three homers to put his team on top in the fifth inning and the Astros held on for a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.
05/20/12 Astros outlast Rangers 6-5 Source: The Port Arthur News - Port Arthur TX The 2012 Houston Astros needed a statement and they may have just gotten one Saturday night.