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Royals Fan Rushes Field, Steals Rosin Bag Because He's Quick Like the Bunny
Is there a family of “Quicks” on your block? Do you live in Kansas City? If so, then you might know the fan who ran onto the field during the Royals-Angels game on Thursday night. He was quick as the bunny rabbit, and at least one cop ate dirt as he pulled off the ultimate baseball heist—stealing the rosin bag (via Larry Brown Sports). Show More Summary
2013 MLB Draft: 8 Position Players Philadelphia Phillies Should Target
For the Philadelphia Phillies and all teams around baseball, the MLB Amateur Player Draft, taking place during the first week of June, is a chance for the team to really bolster what in recent years has been a barren and nearly decimated farm system. Show More Summary
Prospects on the Rise...
These prospects have moved up in our composite rankings recently: Julio Teheran (#15)... Kevin Gausman (#20)... Jake Odorizzi (#40)... Michael Wacha (#53)... Didi Gregorius (#71)... Jonathan Gray (#98)... Mark Appel (#106)... Braden Shipley (#169)... Show More Summary
2013 MLB Draft Prospects: 5 Best Catchers in the 2013 Draft Class
Ask anyone what the most difficult position to draft in baseball is, and some might throw out pitching and shortstops. However, from the standpoint of being able to draft, develop and get a player to live up to their full potential, it has to be catcher. Show More Summary
MLB Power Rankings: Every Team Ranked by Who Is Getting Most Bang for Its Buck
In Major League Baseball, the bottom line for each team is more closely monitored than ever before. More attention than ever is placed on team payroll and how it correlates to on-field success. The 2012 season was a prime example. Of the teams ranked in the top 10 in payroll, only five qualified for the postseason. Show More Summary
2013 MLB Draft Prospects: 7 Most Overrated Players in the 2013 Draft Class
With roughly two weeks before the 2013 MLB Rule IV Draft, which begins on June 6, each team is trying to gauge the potential interest in certain players while keeping their own cards close to their chest. As expected, the draft board continues to fluctuate with players moving in and out of first-round consideration. Show More Summary
4 Teams Who Could Pull off Jose Bautista Blockbuster If Star Becomes Available
After an offseason in which they traded away several of their top prospects —catcher Travis d'Arnaud, center fielder Jake Marisnick and pitchers Justin Nicolino and Noah Syndergaard — in an effort to upgrade their 25-man roster for 2013, the Blue Jays aren't going to give up on the season anytime soon despite a rough start. Show More Summary
Miguel Cabrera: Tigers' Superstar on Track to Smash 'Untouchable' MLB Record
On Friday, Basebook Baseball Magazine writer Paul Goode wrote a very intriguing feature that begged the question: Has Miguel Cabrera passed Albert Pujols as the premier all-round hitter in baseball? While reading Goode ’s feature, I could not help but notice one of Cabrera’s gaudy stats. Show More Summary
10 Best 'Failed' Starters in MLB History
Nobody likes to be labeled a failure. Whether it's failing an exam in school, your first road test or not performing up to expectations in any of your endeavors, not finding success can be a deflating feeling, one that some people can move past more easily than others. Show More Summary
Prospects on the Rise...
These prospects have moved up in our composite rankings recently: Jurickson Profar (#1)... Carlos Correa (#13)... Yasiel Puig (#16)... Anthony Rendon (#25)... Jake Odorizzi (#40)... Oswaldo Arcia (#45)... Michael Wacha (#53)... Trevor Rosenthal (#55)... Show More Summary
No No No: Another MLB No-Hitter Effort Goes by the Wayside
Anibal Sanchez of the Detroit Tigers did not allow a hit throughout the first 25 outs of his outing on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. It was looking good for the right-hander to record the season's first no-hitter and second of his career; he had already accomplished the feat back in 2006 with the Florida Marlins. Show More Summary
MLB Umpire Angel Hernandez: Twitter Reacts to Another Blown Call
MLB umpire Angel Hernandez was trending on Twitter on Friday night after yet another blown call. At least this time it didn't cost a team a victory. But it was egregious nonetheless. I know, you're thinking to yourself, "Wait, didn't...Show More Summary
Phelps Update: X-rays Negative
David Phelps had to leave tonight's win over the Rays in the 8th inning after being hit on the arm by a line drive. Luckily, the x-rays were negative and the Yankees are saying it's just a right forearm contusion. As of now, his status for his next start remains unclear.
Granderson Out At Least Four Weeks With Broken Pinky
In 8 games since returning from his first DL stint, Granderson was hitting.250 with a homer and an RBI, along with six strike outs.
Anibal Sanchez Further Cements Ace Status with 1-Hitter vs. Twins
Anibal Sanchez came this close. The Detroit Tigers right-hander was staring his second career no-hitter right in the face at Comerica Park on Friday night, making it through 8.1 innings without allowing a hit. Alas, then came Joe Mauer with a squeaky-clean single up the middle. Show More Summary
Anibal Sanchez's No-Hitter vs. Twins Broken Up in 9th Inning
Detroit Tigers ace Anibal Sanchez was phenomenal on Friday night, nearly throwing the second no-hitter of his career in a 6-0 win over the Minnesota Twins (via SportsCenter). Sanchez threw 130 pitches, striking out 12 and getting plenty...Show More Summary
Blueprint for the Los Angeles Dodgers to Get Back to .500 ASAP
To say it’s been a bumpy road for the Dodgers this season would be a vast understatement. It’s been an oil-slicked road filled with gaping potholes and fallen power lines. Just over a quarter of the way into the season, the Blue Crew...Show More Summary
Exposing the Luckiest Pitchers in Baseball in 2013
Ah, to be lucky. They say it's preferable to being good. When it comes to Major League Baseball pitchers, it's best to be both. So let's take a statistical stroll through the land of the lucky—a happy place filled with the starting pitchers who have been fortunate in one way or another so far this season. Show More Summary
J.A. Happ's Return Will Make or Break Toronto's Playoff Hopes
Between poor pitching and a severe injury, 2013 has not been friendly to Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ. Happ was drilled with a comebacker off the bat of Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Desmond Jennings on May 7. Happ was rushed...Show More Summary
Curtis Granderson Injury: Updates on Yankees Star's Hand
The New York Yankees had just welcomed outfielder Curtis Granderson back into the lineup after an injury forced him out of action in the early part of the 2013, but on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, the 32-year-old had another medical scare. Show More Summary
