The Tribe's Masterson does the almost-impossible with runs, strikes: MLB Insider

On Aug. 15, Justin Masterson threw more balls (51) than strikes (49), while walking six and throwing six scoreless innings against Seattle. That's almost impossible to do.

Chuck Crow, The PDCleveland Indians' Justin Masterson

Miracle of miracles: On Aug. 15, Justin Masterson threw more balls (51) than strikes (49), while walking six and throwing six scoreless innings against Seattle. That's almost impossible to do.

Shot heard round the world: Bobby Thomson, whose homer won the 1951 National League pennant for the New York Giants, was signed for $100.

Old school: Brewers closer John Axford, who replaced Trevor Hoffman, has pitched more than one inning in six of his 18 saves.

-- Paul Hoynes