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Houston Astros: Astros Must Sign Jose Altuve Long-Term Following Agency Change
While the long-term outlook for the Houston Astros is much brighter than the outlook for the rest of this season, there is one player who is doing his best to keep the team from having the No. 1 overall draft pick for a third straight year. Show More Summary
Projecting the State of the NL East in 2015
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest in the National League East? Currently, the title belongs to the Atlanta Braves, who are 4.5 games ahead of the Washington Nationals and 5.5 games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies entering play Wednesday. Show More Summary
Sergeant Kulpa?
I mentioned this on Twitter already, but now I'm going to mention it again with a video assist...
Ron Kulpa is a major-league umpire. Back in 2000, he got into a big thing with Carl Everett when Everett erased the line around the batter's box. Show More Summary
Don Mattingly, wanting Dodgers to be tougher, benches Andre Ethier
MILWAUKEE – Manager Don Mattingly benched Andre Ethier for the Dodgers’ series finale at Miller Park on Wednesday, saying he did so because he wanted to field a lineup “that’s going to fight and compete the whole day.”
Rafael Soriano is a dingus
Bryce Harper's non-play in right field was interesting enough for a little morning post. And then Rafael Soriano opened his big mouth, and it became absolutely compelling.
First, the play:
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That was a two-strike, two-out triple to tie the game in the ninth; the Giants eventually won in the 10th. Show More Summary
Best Advice for MLB Rookies on Draft Day
With the MLB season in full swing, it's time to look ahead to the 2013 MLB draft. In early June, young athletes who have given it their all for years will finally begin the track to the bigs. Ron Darling joins Behind the Mic this week to share his experience and give some advice to the MLB stars of tomorrow. Show More Summary
Cincinnati Reds' Starting Rotation Is the Best in MLB
Sorry St. Louis, but the Cincinnati Reds have the best rotation in Major League Baseball. The Cardinals' rotation currently owns the best earned run average in baseball—and it's not even close. However, their starters have been nearly flawless at Busch Stadium, a trend that is unlikely to continue at such an amazing rate. Show More Summary
Marlins or Astros: Who's worse?
Back in the early off-season, when the discerning baseball fan wanted to laugh at a team with dismal prospects, he or she would pick on the Houston Astros. Sure, the organization has hired smart people from all around the baseball universe, and their future seems bright. Show More Summary
Rafael Soriano Blames Bryce Harper for Misplayed Fly Ball in Loss to Giants
From slumping to pointing fingers, the Washington Nationals are not enjoying the type of season most expected. The narrative went from bad to worse in the aftermath of a 4-2 loss at the hands of the San Francisco Giants when closer Rafael...Show More Summary
Power Ranking MLB Teams Based on Their Food
The experience of attending MLB games would not be nearly as gratifying without tasty food. These power rankings differentiate all 30 teams by the quality, variety and accessibility of the concessions at their home stadiums. BecauseShow More Summary
Chris Colabello, Interesting Baseball Player
The Twins' Wednesday-afternoon lineup includes right fielder Chris Colabello, who's a) making his major-league debut, and b) is one of the more unlikely major leaguers we'll ever see. Colabello's 29, which makes him unlikely enough.Show More Summary
4 Offseason Moves the New York Mets Clearly Should Have Made
After a surprisingly strong first month of the season, the New York Mets are now 17-25 and sitting in a disappointing fourth place in the NL East. This offseason was a very busy one. The highlights for the Mets were signing star David Wright to an eight-year, nine-figure extension while also trading 2012 Cy Young winner R.A. Show More Summary
Grading Each Texas Rangers Stud at the 2013 Seasons Quarter Pole
The Texas Rangers are sitting pretty nicely right now as the first quarter of the season comes to a close. With a 29-16 record, the Rangers have more wins than any other team in the league. Not bad for a team that lost superstar Josh Hamilton to the Los Angeles Angels last winter. Show More Summary
Artificial turf's making a Class A comeback
When I toured the Hillsboro Hops' new ballpark last week, I was mildly shocked to find very little dirt, and no grass at all. Because the playing surface -- the infield, the outfield, the warning tracks, the basepaths, around the bases...Show More Summary
Mike Trout Cycle: Does It Matter If the Angels Star Was out on the Single?
Mike Trout is one of the bright young stars in baseball. As a fellow South Jersey native, I'm not only happy for the kid's early success, I find myself rooting for him to succeed. It came with great joy and civic pride, then, when I saw Trout hit for the cycle in the Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners. Show More Summary
Chicago White Sox Rumors: Latest News Surrounding the White Sox
The Chicago White Sox find themselves on the verge of significant roster turnover thanks to mercurial play on the field and a rash of injuries. Simply stated, the White Sox—winners of seven of their last 10 games—are a franchise in a state of flux. Show More Summary
Boston Red Sox 2013 Mock Draft: Projecting Their Top 5 First Round Targets
In the last 46 years, the Boston Red Sox have had exactly one pick in the top seven of the MLB Draft. They made the most of that one, drafting the legendary Trot Nixon. While a run of good play through 2011 meant the Sox have been picking...Show More Summary
MLB Draft 2013: Pitchers Who Will Reach Majors in a Hurry
It usually takes a long time for MLB draft picks to pan out, but there are a few players in this year's class who can help their teams relatively quickly. The time it takes for stars to reach the majors usually causes fans to ignore the draft completely. Show More Summary
Evaluating Arte Moreno's First 10 Years as Los Angeles Angels Owner
You'll forgive Arte Moreno if he doesn't feel much like celebrating. Wednesday, May 22, marks the 10-year anniversary of the day that Moreno was officially introduced as the owner of the Angels franchise, but given his club's performance...Show More Summary
Each MLB Team's Most Encouraging Signs for the Future
While most MLB fans live in the present, the future must also be taken care of. Whether it's signing a player still in arbitration to a long-term contract or a prospect tearing it up in the minor leagues, every team has shown encouraging signs towards the future already. Here's a look at each team's most encouraging sign for the future. Begin Slideshow
- Red Sox
- Dodgers Zack Greinke
- San Diego Padres
- The Tampa Bay Rays
- Major League Baseball
- New York Yankees
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Baltimore Orioles
- Mariano Rivera
- R.A. Dickey
- Seattle Mariners
- Carlos Quentin
- World Series
- The Houston Astros
- Justin Verlander
- Boston Marathon
- San Francisco Giants
- Is Don Mattingly
- Detroit Tigers
- Fenway Park
