Title: Blue Jays 12, Astros 6: Reyes and Encarnacion Do Historic Stuff
Date: July 26, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article was a post-game recap for the July 26 game between the Jays and Astros.
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Title: BtBS Podcast #73: In Our Defense
Date: July 26, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This edition of the podcast broke down a number of topics, including Francisco Liriano’s resurgence, the Jays’ struggles and more.
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Title: Review of the RR ACC Tournament
Date: July 23, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: The Raptors hooked up some floor time for the Raptors Republic crew, so we played a tournament on the practice court and wrote it up. Not even The Basketball Jones could keep your boy from the title.
Title: Should There Be Any Expectations for Derek Jeter in 2014?
Date: July 23, 2013
Original Source: Rotographs
Synopsis: This article wondered whether Derek Jeter, The Captain, he of the victory lap in 2014, would hold any fantasy value in his age-40 season.
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Title: BtBS Podcast #72: Dead on Arrival
Date: July 23, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This edition of the podcast broke down a number of topics, including another friendly wager, pre-deadline talk, elite ground ball pitchers and more.
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Title: On Terrence Ross’ Poor Summer League Performance
Date: July 22, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This exceedingly well-named article examined the poor Summer League performance of Toronto Raptors sophomore Terrence Ross.
Title: Jay Bruce and the early hitter peak
Date: August 21, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This article took a look at personal favorite Jay Bruce, pointing out how he peaked early in his career, contrary to normal aging curves.
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Title: Jonas Explodes Twitter, Leads Raptors to Summer League Quarterfinals
Date: July 18, 2013
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: This Raptors post-game broke down a Summer League game that saw Joans Valanciunas thoroughly dominate.
Title: BtBS Podcast #71: Ring Rust
Date: July 18, 2013
Original Source: Beyond the Boxscore
Synopsis: This edition of the podcast broke down a number of topics, including wager punishment, early MVP talk, personality above replacement and more.
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Title: Why Doesn’t Colby Rasmus Ever Attempt to Steal?
Date: July 17, 2013
Original Source: Bluebird Banter
Synopsis: This article attempted to figure out why, despite being fleet of foot, Colby Rasmus never steals bases.
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