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Notes From the Clubhouse: Are the Dodgers Slumping or Just Not That Good?

Our MLB editor provides weekly dispatches from major league games in Notes From the Clubhouse.Say what you want about GM Ned Colletti, and we've said it all here at FanHouse, but he's done just about everything possible to put the Dodgers in a position to win the NL West this year. When one Hall of Famer -- Manny Ramirez...

Notes From the Clubhouse: Kevin Youkilis Becoming a Darkhorse MVP Candidate

Our MLB editor provides weekly dispatches from major league games in Notes From the Clubhouse.The Red Sox don't worry about individual awards. They don't even like to talk about them out of fear that it might distract them from the task at hand, winning a third World Series in five years. That's probably part of the reason...

Notes From the Clubhouse: The Strange Journey of Daisuke Matsuzaka in 2008

Our MLB editor provides weekly dispatches from major league games in Notes From the Clubhouse.Before Daisuke Matsuzaka's start Tuesday night in Baltimore, someone asked Terry Francona what he thought of the absurd extra innings rule implemented at this year's Olympics, which allows teams to start each inning from the 11th...

Notes From the Clubhouse: Red Sox Nation Gasps as Josh Beckett's Start Is Pushed Back

Our MLB editor provides weekly dispatches from major league games in Notes From the Clubhouse.The Red Sox have decided to push back Josh Beckett's next turn in the rotation to Tuesday because the pitcher is feeling some tingling and numbness in his throwing arm.Manager Terry Francona said the 2007 ALCS and 2003 World...

Notes From the Clubhouse: As the Mets Bullpen Turns

Our MLB editor provides weekly dispatches from major league games in Notes From the Clubhouse.After blowing another lead in the ninth inning against the Pirates Monday, the Mets appeared to be at their breaking point when they arrived in Washington for a three-game series with the Nationals. Things were so bad manager...