Sunday, July 29, 2007

Da Meat Hook

Nats ready to announce new two-year contract for popular veteran 1B. Third-year option will kick in if he reaches 500 plate appearances or 250 pounds.

Orioles' SS returns to lineup, argues consecutive-games streak should still be alive because he played as himself on PlayStation every day while on DL.

Nats' rookie manager ejected for first time all season. Braves counterpart Bobby Cox is ejected three times in the time it takes Acta to reach the dugout.

ESPN begins live cut-ins to Giants' games when Bonds comes to plate. Wouldn't want to cheat viewers out of another exciting four-pitch walk, would we?

Nats' rookie LHP ejected in ML debut after hitting two batters. Later admits intent, saying those were the only pitches all game that went where he wanted.

Umpires' attendant at Camden Yards, 83 years old, misses first game in 47 years to attend HOF ceremony. In nod to history, he is replaced by Ryan Minor.