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Atlanta Braves: 5 Things We Learned Through the First Quarter of the Season
A red-hot start propelled the Atlanta Braves to the best record in baseball. Holding that distinction over the course of an entire season proved to be an unrealistic expectation. Sitting in first place since Opening Day, Atlanta has staked a claim for its first division title since 2005. Show More Summary
Grading the Chicago Cubs After the 1st Quarter of the Season
So far in 2013, the Chicago Cubs have been the epitome of a “head-scratcher.” There are times when you watch them play, look at their record and think to yourself, “Yep, that’s about right.” Then, there are other times that you watch...Show More Summary
MLB Trade Speculation: All 30 Teams' Biggest Need at the One-Quarter Mark
Now that the 2013 MLB season has reached the one-quarter mark, teams have a much clearer picture of their biggest needs going forward. Each team will take the next two-plus months to assess their deficiencies and determine whether trade deadline deals can fix some of their issues. Show More Summary
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs: Matt Harvey Live Score, Analysis and Reaction
Matt Harvey looks for his fifth win of the season on Friday as the New York Mets begin a weekend series at the friendly confines of Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs will counter with Edwin Jackson, who has struggled mightily this year. Show More Summary
'Contender or Pretender' for All 30 MLB Teams at the One-Quarter Mark
A quarter of the 2013 Major League Baseball season is in the books, and the contenders are already starting to break away from the pretenders. Other teams, mind you, have played horribly to start the year, and their playoff hopes are basically down the drain—marring an incredible turnaround in the remainder of the season. Show More Summary
Tampa Bay Rays First Quarter Grades
It hasn't been an ideal start to the year for the Tampa Bay Rays. With one quarter of the season already behind us, the Rays currently stand at an even 20-20. The've really underachieved overall as a team, as things simply aren't falling into place for them just yet. Show More Summary
5 Bold Predictions for the Remainder of the Mets' Season
At 15-23 and in fourth place in the NL East, the New York Mets' 2013 season so far has been inconsistent. At times, the starting pitching has been great, but in other games, it has been ineffective. Offensively, the Mets have gotten big home runs in some games but have also had a lot of trouble hitting in other games. Show More Summary
Does History Tell Us Adam Dunn Is Going to Save the Chicago White Sox?
Chicago White Sox slugger Adam Dunn seems to be in the midst of a renaissance at the dish. And if Dunn’s recent history serves as our guide, the White Sox and their fans are in for a treat. To start, let's recap the past few games for Dunn. Show More Summary
Alayna Adams Surprised By Father After Throwing Out Rays' First Pitch
When nine-year-old Alayna Adams threw out the ceremonial first pitch in the Tampa Bay Rays' home contest against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, nothing could prepare her for the pleasant surprise behind home plate. Adams' father, Army Lieutenant Colonel William T. Show More Summary
10 MLB Players Who Need to Be Sent Down to the Minors
At a certain age the minor leagues transform from a learning tool to a death sentence. I believe that age is 27. If you're 28 or older and still getting the bulk of your at-bats or innings in the minors it might be time to hang up those cleats. Show More Summary
An Early Look at 5 Realistic Moves Boston Could Make at the Deadline
The Boston Red Sox are battling through their first real slump of the 2013 season. One thing the slump has shown is that despite early season success, the Red Sox have deficiencies they need to address. If Red Sox management thinks that...Show More Summary
3 Bold Predictions for the Remainder of the San Francisco Giants' Season
Now that we have reached the one-quarter mark of the 2013 season, it's time to make some bold predictions for the San Francisco Giants. At 24-17, the Giants currently hold a one-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL West....Show More Summary
Selecting the NL West's First-Quarter All-Star Team
The NL West has some tremendous talent and was slated to be one of, if not, the most competitive divisions in baseball, after the San Francisco Giants won their second World Series in three years and the Los Angeles Dodgers have bought the talent to match. Show More Summary
Boston Red Sox Pitching Prospect Mike Augliera Starting to Gain Recognition
Sure, the Boston Red Sox are poised to add a new crop of young players to their organization in the upcoming amateur draft in June. However, they also keep uncovering prospects already playing in their minor league system, with pitcher Mike Augliera the most recent talent starting to gain recognition down on the farm. Show More Summary
MLB's Quarter-Mark All-Rookie Team
We've reached the first quarter mark of the 2013 MLB season, and already there have been a number of first-year players making a significant impact. As the season progresses, we will see significantly more prospects promoted to the big leagues, including some of the most highly-regarded youngsters in the game. Show More Summary
Fantasy Baseball: 5 Players You Should Take a Risk on Despite Injuries
This is the time that numbers start to normalize, giving us an idea of who's for real and who's not in fantasy baseball. But if a player has been injured, there might not be a big enough sample size to paint that picture. From former...Show More Summary
Prospects on the Rise...
These prospects have moved up in our composite rankings recently: Shelby Miller (#8)... Nick Franklin (#29)... Gregory Polanco (#85)... Avisail Garcia (#93)... Cesar Hernandez (#275)... Chris McGuiness (#280)... Asher Wojciechowski (#282)... Show More Summary
4 Things We Learned About Detroit Tigers Through the First Quarter of the Season
With the one-quarter mark of the 2013 season approaching, the Detroit Tigers have reinforced the fans' offseason hype that they are a strong World Series contender. After a sluggish 9-9 start to the season, the Tigers have been terrific since late April and are currently tied for first place in the AL Central with a 22-17 record. Show More Summary
Adam Wainwright Leading St. Louis Cardinals Youth by Example
ST. LOUIS, Mo.–St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright has seen a lot of role changes over the years. He arrived in the big leagues as the rookie closer. The famed curveball he blew past future teammate Carlos Beltran to clinch the 2006 World Series berth will forever be remembered as one of the most memorable single pitches in Cardinals history. Show More Summary
An Early Look at 5 Realistic Moves New York Yankees Could Make at the Deadline
The July 31 trade deadline is still over two months away, but every baseball fan's (okay, maybe not every fan's) favorite day of the year is definitely something worth preparing a little early for. The New York Yankees are in an interesting position at the season's quarter mark. Show More Summary
