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This is Cole Hamels' wife. The only thing you have in common with her? You'll be watching Game 1 of the NLCS tonight too.

Pop culture recs: (1) the Smashing Pumpkins film is out; (2) because this is important; (3) we always like it when Beyonce and Jay Z acknowledge their relationship; (4) here's a trailer for the movie that won the Palme D'Or at Cannes this year; and (5) we saw Rachel Getting Married last night, think it's amazing and can't wait for Hathaway to get the Oscar over Jolie in Changeling.

· We once made a video with Ryan Howard.

· We also once ran a rather comprehensive feature on Greg Maddux.

· Apparently New York Times Yankees beat writer Tyler Kepner grew up a Phillies fan, and recalls fondly what it was like when the city was full of winners.

· Obligatory "Wow, the Yankees should have re-signed Torre" article can be found here.

· "It's not Manny. It's many."

· Tom Verducci may disagree.

· Speaking of: Manny is auctioning off a car. Trex: "It only drives fast when it feels like it." Ha.

· Do the Yanks want tonight's LA starter Derek Lowe too?

· Good profile of the Phillies' pitching coach.

· On that note: good profile of Dodgers' closer J-Brox.

· Cole Hamels' learning curve.

· Changing the topic: Colt McCoy gets hit a lot.

· Changing the topic II: who might be the new Mariners GM?

· Get ready for tonight by putting Joe Buck in proper perspective.

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