June 26, 2011

Totals down across the board by an average of almost 1.5 points, with last weekend’s leader Todd Matthewson walloped for a nickel. Amy Gill goes against the grain with a last-to-fifth jump, thanks to yesterday’s stellar outing by Justin Verlander (8 IP, 0 R, 14 K). Verlander and CC Sabathia became the first pitchers with 10 wins (along with Jair Jurrjens), although Roy Halladay and Jered Weaver might join in this afternoon.

The pool-wide D.L. has swelled to ten members, including popular pick Albert Pujols. His fractured left arm will cost at least a month of playing time, which might be a better deal than initially expected.

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June 19, 2011

Todd Matthewson charges ahead with three new leaders since last weekend’s update, thanks to Mark Teixeira, Brian Wilson, and a Saturday start by King Felix. Justin Verlander seems certain to regain his IP and SO leads in Colorado today, but Todd will probably remain on top Monday morning, even if Cole Hamels becomes the majors’ first 10-game winner.

Ball-magnet Carlos Quentin has an extraordinary 16 HBP with well over half the season left to play. If he can stay healthy, Quentin has a great shot at the all-time MLB Predictions Pool mark for raspberries (Chase Utley’s 27 in 2008).

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June 12, 2011

Newbie Brian Wells has topped the pool for the month of June, although his lead over Todd Matthewson is only one point in the HBP column. With Karen McCloskey and Aaron Smith lurking near the top as well, our tie-breaking category might prove to be crucial in September.

Seems like everybody’s talking about the hit by pitch this week… at least here in New York. Perhaps the real complaints should be coming from Chicago, as the White Sox have been plunked an ML-high 41 times this year while dishing out only 14 beans themselves. Those of us that picked Carlos Quentin aren’t complaining.

Check out our MLB Predictions Pool 2011 blog at http://www.mlbpool.blogspot.com/ for more frequent standings updates, injury reports, and other tidbits relevant to our little contest. Dan and Jud will be posting exclusive “blog only” trivia questions this summer in selected posts—just look for the comments tag at the bottom. Feel free to post your own questions in addition to responding to ours!

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