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Nationals' Ryan Mattheus Loses Fight with Locker, Hits DL with Broken Hand
Lockers and other inanimate objects continue their impeccable record against frustrated athletes. The Washington Post (h/t Larry Brown Sports) reports Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus broke his right hand after hitting his locker following a lackluster performance on Sunday. Show More Summary
MLB Picks: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke is 15-0 with a 2.89 ERA in 24 games at Miller Park, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Tuesday as he prepares to take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Sports bettors will...Show More Summary
Selecting the AL Central's Position Player First Quarter All-Star Team
The American League Central is one of the most interesting divisions in all of baseball this season. The Detroit Tigers once again entered the year as runaway favorites to take the division crown, and are once again struggling at the first quarter mark, trailing the Cleveland Indians by 2.5 games. Show More Summary
2013 MLB Draft: Pitchers the Cubs Should Target in the 2013 MLB Draft
The 2013 MLB Draft is rapidly approaching as only 16 days remain until the draft kicks off on June 6 in MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Chicago Cubs hold the second pick in the 2013 draft, following the Houston Astros. Show More Summary
Miami Marlins Pitcher Alex Sanabia Caught on Camera with Obvious Spitball
Alex Sanabia has been caught. The 24-year-old righty for the Miami Marlins was caught spitting on the ball after giving up a home run during Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. You know you suck at cheating when your spit literally BOUNCES off the ball. Show More Summary
San Francisco Giants: 5 Biggest Surprises so Far This Season
Even though the San Francisco Giants sit near the top of the National League West, they have been presented with some unpleasant surprises to begin the 2013 season. The starting pitching has been among the worst in the league. The defense has been porous, committing 35 errors (second-most in the league) through 45 games. Show More Summary
Ike Davis: How Should New York Mets Handle First Baseman's Early Struggles?
This is going to sound awfully familiar, but New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis is marred in an awful slump to start the season. He might be testing the organization's patience too far this time around. Through 40 games, Davis is posting an unequivocally abysmal.152/.234/.254 slash line. Show More Summary
25 Active MLB Players with the Best Chance of Making the Hall of Fame
For fans of America's pastime, debating whether today's active stars are worthy of entrance into one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, the Baseball Hall of Fame, has become, well, one of their favorite pastimes. Perhaps theyShow More Summary
7 Position Players New York Mets Should Target in the 2013 Draft
Ah, the Major League Baseball draft; the one draft in the four major professional sports that is essentially a crap shoot. You just never know what is going to happen. For every Ken Griffey Jr., there are seven or eight Brien Taylors just waiting to decimate a team's future. Show More Summary
Braves: Julio Teheran Transforming from Top Prospect to Top Starter
Julio Teheran spent years as a highly regarded pitching prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization. His masterful performance on May 20 against the Minnesota Twins may have served notice that the future is now. The 22-year-old righty...Show More Summary
10 Pitchers the Boston Red Sox Should Target in the 2013 Draft
The Boston Red Sox farm system is full of young talent, but the organization needs to stock up on pitching because a team can never have too many pitchers in their system. The Sox have the seventh overall pick and another pick in the...Show More Summary
Are Early-Season Offensive WAR Leaders Breakout Stars or Just Lucky?
Last week, the case was made for WAR as baseball's best statistic. Now it's time to dig a little deeper to find out if some of the early-season leaders in Wins Above Replacement are for real. Take a look at the WAR leaders, per FanGraphs,...Show More Summary
2013 MLB Draft: Projecting Washington Nationals' Top 5 Needs
The Washington Nationals have had tremendous results in their drafts in years past, especially since drafting Ryan Zimmerman in 2005. They have laid the foundation for a winning ballclub with top picks that include not only Zimmerman,...Show More Summary
5 Pitchers with the Most Intimidating Attitudes on the Mound
Matchups between MLB pitchers and opposing batters will always be influenced by intimidation. More specifically, there are veterans like Kyle Farnsworth and Mariano Rivera who demoralize others with their distinct attitudes. These masters...Show More Summary
MLB Power Rankings 2013: Where Each Team Stands After the Season's First Quarter
The quarter mark of the MLB season represents a time of reflection and thoughtful analysis. That, or it gives us yet another opportunity to rank every team according to how each has fared through 40-plus games. In either case, there’s certainly some value in breaking down how each team is playing this season. Show More Summary
Boston Red Sox: Secondary Prospects Working to Improve Their Stock
The Boston Red Sox are deeply invested in player development and flush with a variety of young players who could be seen at Fenway Park in the coming years. In addition to the bigger names, the team has many secondary prospects who are working to improve their stock this season. Show More Summary
Ranking Jean Segura Among MLB's Best Shortstops
Jean Segura is one of the best stories in Major League Baseball this year. He only appeared in 45 games last season and was admittedly very mediocre. He hit.258 with no home runs, 14 RBI and seven stolen bases. Obviously, that is not terrible for a 22-year-old rookie, but it is not exactly mind blowing either. Show More Summary
MLB Managers on the Hot Seat
With the second month of the baseball season a mere 10 days from going into the books, many MLB managers are starting to feel the heat. From teams with high expectations that are performing horribly to others which have seen their teams struggle the last few years, some heads will roll before the season is over. So, which managers are on the hot seat? Begin Slideshow
Los Angeles Angels 2013 Mock Draft: Projecting Their Top 5 Second Round Targets
With the 2013 MLB Draft only a few weeks away (June 6 to June 8), the pressure-filled charade of teams prodding, dissecting and questioning all the athletically talented individuals that could one day be building blocks for a winning season, a dynasty, a ticket-selling machine, has certainly intensified. Show More Summary
The Player on the New York Yankees That Should See More Playing Time
During a young season in which five different players have made their major league debut for the team, it isn't easy to determine which player on the New York Yankees is deserving of more playing time. Because frankly, the Bronx Bombers are fortunate to be fielding any sort of team at this point. Show More Summary
