This season simply is not as much affable for Philadelphia devoid of the Mets falling apart. Sorry guys.

The Mets have had sixteen batters forced out at home this year. The New York Post points a finger at Razor Shines.

The Metswill give a time share to Josh Thole when he is sent to the majors on 9/6. The Mets want to keep their minor leaguers down for a bit to compensate for the lack of intensity.

During the weekend, Cliff Lee of Philadelphia was hit with his first defeat as a member of the Phillies. Philadelphia nonetheless won 2 of 3 from the Atlanta Braves.

The National League Rookie of the Year fight is appearing to be a showdown amongst two National league East stars.

Washington dealt 2B Ronnie Belliard to the Dodgers for two minor league players.

Florida optioned pitcher Chris Volstad to the AAA. Volstad failed to get outside the fifth inning in four out of 5 August games.

Tim Hudson’s long expected return has been postponed somewhat as a result of lineup concerns surrounding Nate McLouth.

As usual, Mike Hampton is going to undergo season-ending surgical treatment. Previous MSG network head Bob Gutkowski is filing a suit against George Steinbrenner regarding the YES Network idea.

Is Ichiro a Hall of Famer? Luis Gonzalez officially retired last week and became a member of the team’s front office.

The Los Angeles Times is guessing that Chone Figgins is packing his bags for a complimentary agent payday.

Jake Peavy’s latest minor league appearance was a mess, delaying his return agenda.

Zack Greinke pitched a masterpiece. Miguel Tejada is alleged with tipping pitches during his time with the Athletics. There is an attention-grabbing Dominican Republic related item here as well that he is simply the figurehead for.

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