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Previously on Beyond the Box Score
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Matt Garza and Zack Greinke: a Trade Deadline Comparison by Charlie Adams | Beyond the Box Score
Charlie Adams compares Cubs SP Matt Garza with Zack Greinke, who was in a similar situation at this time last season as the "big-time starting pitcher on the move". -
The Historic First Halves of 2013 by Julian Levine | Beyond the Box Score
Julian Levine looked at players who made history in the first half of the 2013 season. -
First Half MVP Awards by Matt Hunter | Beyond the Box Score
Matt Hunter named his first half MVP winners for the AL and NL. -
2013 Home Run Derby: Analyzing the hitters by HRD by Chris St. John | Beyond the Box Score
Chris St. John broke down the 2013 Home Run Derby participants by home run damage (HRD).
Around the Sabersphere
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The Worst of the Best: The Wildest Swings of the First Half by Jeff Sullivan | FanGraphs
Jeff Sullivan of FanGraphs revealed the worst swings taken in the first half. -
Can the Bucs Take Down the Cards in the Second Half? by Jonathan Bernhardt | Sports on Earth
Jonathan Bernhardt of Sports on Earth previewed the second half for the National League. -
Unlikely Success by Alex Connors | The Hardball Times
Alex Connors of The Hardball Times claimed the Red Sox' success is due in large part to an unlikely contributor, John Lackey. -
The Lineup Card: Nine Second-Half Storylines | Baseball Prospectus
The staff at Baseball Prospectus laid out the best second half storylines.
Around SB Nation
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The Home Run Derby Drew Higher Ratings Than Any NBA Playoff Game on ESPN | SB Nation
Ricky O'Donnell provided details on the surprising popularity of this season's Home Run Derby. -
6 Bold Predictions for Baseball's Second Half by Cee Angi | SB Nation
Cee Angi laid out some predictions for the second half. -
Weep Not For the Endangered First Baseman | SB Nation
Bill Hanstock looked at the supposed decline in talent at 1B.
Outside the Sabersphere
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HowStuffWorks "Stuff You Should Know"
I've recently become a fan of How Stuff Works' series "Stuff You Should Know" and "Stuff You Missed in History Class". Anyone who is in constant pursuit of being a well-rounded citizen should enjoy this.
