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Saturday, 4 a.m. In the bedlam that is Randy Land, perhaps there is room for a suburb. Call it Paredes Place. Maybe Isaac Village. After all, that’s where his home runs land. Content beyond this point is for members only. Already a member? To view the rest of this column, sign in using the handy […]

Thursday, 4 a.m. There are no lights too bright for him. There are no moments too big. There he was again Wednesday night, soaking up the energy of Tropicana Field, preening and posing and flashing that million-dollar grin of his. Once again, Arozarena had seized the day, and with one swing of the bat, he […]

Tuesday, 4 a.m. This year, he shows no sign of slowing down. Shane McClanahan, the acknowledged ace of the Tampa Bay Rays, won another game Monday afternoon. He went six innings, and he allowed five hits, and he struck out six. In all, it looks like McClanahan’s best start since, well, last year. McClanahan is […]

Sunday, 4 a.m. You’ll talk about the catch. The terrific turning, diving, sprawling catch by Jose Siri hat ended the game. You won’t talk about the dropped popup by Brandon Lowe that allowed the Boston Red Sox to tie the game. You’ll talk about Harold Ramirez, and how his two-run double in the ninth inning […]