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MLB Picks: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are 17-5 in their last 22 games against the Chicago Cubs, which is important to consider when making your MLB picks Friday, as the two teams open up a three-game series at the Great American Ball Park. Sports bettors...Show More Summary

Pineda Getting Closer

From Andy McCullough:Pineda, a 24-year-old righty, threw five innings in an extended-spring game at the team’s minor-league complex in Tampa, Fla. His fastball velocity sat at 93 mph, general manager Brian Cashman said. After one more...Show More Summary

Steep degree of difficulty

Did you know that Tony Gwynn, Jr. (Chris Gwynn's nephew) is still playing? He's on the second year of a two-year contract (!), and he actually got 259 at-bats with the Dodgers last year. He hit.232/.276/.293 in those at-bats, which explains why he's not in the majors right now. But he got the two-year deal because he can field. Show More Summary

People in MLB Who Are Ruining Baseball

Everybody in the baseball world is an angel. Well, except for a few people. Yours truly got to thinking about people who are ruining baseball, and a few obvious targets came to mind. I have no patience for certain managers who need to...Show More Summary

Tex Could Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

2013 MLB Draft Prospects: 10 Best Starting Pitchers in the 2013 Draft Class

While the overall depth in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft is lacking, the one area of strength is pitching. In particular, the right-handed pitching in this class appears to be very strong. There are some high-quality southpaws with tremendous upside available, but you will find a ton of righties who go early and often. Show More Summary

4 Biggest Takeaways from This Week's MLB Action

Another week in MLB action has baseball fans closer to the annual Memorial Day tradition of staring up at the standings, projecting forward and making proclamations for the summer. Of course, as always when it comes to assessing theShow More Summary

Manny Machado and the doubles record

Thursday night, I made a point of watching the Orioles and Blue Jays because of Kevin Gausman. But of course, Baseball's got a way of surprising us, and so this game turned into The McLouth & Manny Show. His first time up, Manny Machado doubled. Show More Summary

Royals TV Department Drops the Ball, Displays Worst Graphic Blunder Ever

Working in the news media industry means working in a business where accuracy is pretty much everything. We don’t always get it right, but rarely do we ever get it as wrong as Fox Sports did while airing Thursday night’s game between the Kansas City Royals and the Los Angeles Angels, as Awful Announcing points out. Show More Summary

The Willie Wilson of life

I don't know. Maybe his hands were just really moist.

Can Kevin Gausman Surpass Dylan Bundy as Baltimore Orioles' Long-Term Ace?

Kevin Gausman wasn't particularly successful in his Baltimore Orioles debut (via MLB.com), but with electric stuff that rivals Dylan Bundy 's, it's worth exploring whether or not he is better suited to serve as the team's long-term ace. Show More Summary

Fantasy Baseball 2013: Week 9's Buy Low, Sell High Trade Advice

What good is talent to a fantasy owner who lacks timing? Fantasy baseball, just like the real thing, is a game of skill, luck and timing. That last trait, in particular, comes in handy in regard to trading. Knowing which player to trade away and which to deal for—and knowing just the right time to do so—can make all the difference. Show More Summary

Ranking the 10 Most Embarrassing First Pitches of the Last 10 Years

There are the first pitches in baseball that we remember—such as President Bush throwing out the first pitch following the devastation that took place in New York on 9/11—and then there are the other ones. The embarrassing ones. YouShow More Summary

Washington Nationals: 5 Prospects Who Never Lived Up to the Hype

Prospects are the best and worst part of baseball. The hope that they can pan out for the future can be undone in the blink of an eye, leaving a franchise scrambling to fill the void left by the lack of production. By their very definition, prospects are not guaranteed anything. Show More Summary

How Far Can the St. Louis Cardinals Depth Carry Them?

For the last two years, we’ve heard repeatedly about the ridiculous depth of the St. Louis Cardinals. There’s been a long line of serious talent working its way through the farm system for the last few years just waiting for holes to open up that would give them an opportunity. Show More Summary

Terry Francona's Return to Fenway Park Triumphant in More Ways Than One

On Thursday night in Boston, the intrigue of a matchup between two of the five highest scoring offenses in baseball took a backseat to the main narrative entering the weekend: Terry Francona 's return to Fenway Park as an opposing manager. Show More Summary

Chicago Cubs 2013 Mock Draft: Projecting Their Top 5 1st-Round Targets

Last November I posted a slideshow with a self-explanatory title, “ Cubs’ Top 5 Draft Targets in the 2013 MLB Draft.” All five draft targets were collegiate starting pitchers. Not much has changed since then regarding what position the Cubs need to target with their first-round selection, No. Show More Summary

10 Greatest MLB Catches While Diving into the Crowd Since 2000

If you've ever sat in field-level seats, you've seen the signs and heard the warnings to stay vigilant, that foul balls and broken bats could potentially come your way. Thanks to the actions of the players on this list, those warnings need to be expanded to include flying major leaguers. Show More Summary

10 Position Players Atlanta Braves Should Target in the 2013 Draft

The month of June is rapidly approaching and with it the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, which is set to take place from June 6-8. If there is one thing to know about the Atlanta Braves' drafting strategy, it's that the organization is pretty much bereft of offensive talent. Show More Summary

Ranking the 8 MLB Clubhouses with the Best Chemistry

Chemistry. Culture. Atmosphere. No matter which term you prefer, there’s something to be said about a group of guys that all mesh within the clubhouse. Craig Calcaterra of NBC Sports wrote in April that while having strong team chemistry...Show More Summary