Sheffield's 'real close,' but now Pudge is out
mlive.com 8/7/2007 — They're not back to full health, not yet. In fact, the Detroit Tigers had yet another injury concern Monday, when Pudge Rodriguez had to be scratched from the lineup because of a sore left foot. But Rodriguez's problem doesn't seem serious, Gary Sheffield and Marcus Thames are on the way back and by the end of the week, the Tigers might just have their full lineup back on the field.

How Can Glavine Be The Last 300-game Winner?
thesportsculture.com 8/7/2007 — That’s it? Pitchers just stop winning games because of a five-man rotation and deeper bullpens? Obviously, the game has evolved, as the Yahoo! story bases its theory on. The days when pitchers hurled complete games for breakfast are blue moons away. However, shouldn’t that enable a longer career for the rotator cuff?

AA Rumor Mill: Matt Vasgersian Trashes St. Louis?
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 8/7/2007 — Look, I'm not one to spread rumors, but this seems like it very well could be true. An email came through the AA wires shortly after the end of the Padres-Cards game last night, and read as follows... Did anyone catch the Padres TV broadcaster Matt ...

: Celebrating the Absurdity of Professional Sports
joesportsfan.com 8/7/2007 — THIS JUST IN......... MCGRUFF THE CRIME DOG TAKES MASSIVE DUMP ON VICK PROPERTY.... BASEBALL HALL OF FAME UNVEILS TONY GWYNN BUST PACKED WITH CREAM FILLING.... REPORT: GARNETT TO RED SOX A DONE DEAL.... INSECURE TIM COUCH PAINTS HIMSELF BLACK TO FIT ...

Sheff's other shoulder acts up
mlb.mlb.com 8/7/2007 — Gary Sheffield's ailing right shoulder is starting to feel better. Now his left shoulder is bothering him.