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Cincinnati Reds Rumors: Latest News Surrounding the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds currently own the third-best record in baseball, and sit just a game-and-a-half behind the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central. Even though the Reds are one of the most successful teams in baseball this season, that doesn 't mean that that everything is calm and quiet within the organization. Show More Summary

The Bullpen: Gose embraces second chance after tough start

From May 21: It was an interesting roster move made by the Blue Jays on Monday in time for the Victoria Day game against the Rays, promoting struggling centre-fielder Anthony Gose as an extra bench player to fill in late...

Jose Canseco to Be Investigated for Rape

Never one to avoid controversy, former MLB slugger Jose Canseco is once again in the news for all the wrong reasons as he is reportedly being investigated for an alleged rape. According to David K. Li of the New York Post, there were...Show More Summary

10 Ugly Early-Season Stats That Are Only Going to Get Worse

A Major League Baseball season is a 162-game marathon with the benefit being that if players start a season slow, they have time to break out and still have productive campaigns. Some players, however, have put together some pretty ugly stats that will be very hard to make respectable by season's end. Show More Summary

New York Mets Prospects That Never Lived Up to the Hype

When it comes to analyzing prospects, baseball is a very tricky science. Former Met Mike Piazza was drafted in the 62th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988 and went on to post Hall of Fame numbers during his brilliant career. On...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

San Diego Padres: 3 Prospects Who Never Lived Up to the Hype

The San Diego Padres traditionally have been known to draft well and maintain an excellent farm system. It’s no surprise they currently boast the sixth-best farm system, according to ESPN’s Keith Law. However, they aren’t immune to letting a few slip through the cracks. Show More Summary

Marching along the statistical color spectrum

It's a truth that has been around for nearly as long as the game itself that baseball loves its statistics. Batting average, RBI, ERA, etc. have been a part of the game since before Ty Cobb, Cy Young, or Babe Ruth. And yet, if you plopped...Show More Summary

New York Yankees beaten by Baltimore Orioles 3-6 – MLB news

New York Yankees beaten by Baltimore Orioles 3-6 – MLB news Baltimore Orioles managed to shut their critics as they secured a comprehensive 6-3 win against the mighty New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland...Show More Summary

Seattle Mariners Rumors: Latest News Surrounding the Mariners

For the Seattle Mariners, the month of May has been quite an adventure. One minute they seemed keen on pushing their way toward the top of the division. Then before you knew it, they ran into trouble and have, since this past weekend, sunk like a stone back toward the bottom of the AL West. Show More Summary

Projecting the State of the AL East in 2015

As the 2013 season approached, many baseball fans thought that the AL East was the division most up for grabs, with any of the five teams showing the ability and promise to make a run at winning the division. The New York Yankees won it last year, with the Baltimore Orioles finishing two games behind and winning the Wild Card game. Show More Summary

Tampa Bay Rays beaten by Toronto Blue Jays 3-4 – MLB News

Tampa Bay Rays beaten by Toronto Blue Jays 3-4 – MLB News Tampa Bay Rays were beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 3-4 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday, May 22 in the finale of their three match series of the 2013 Major League...Show More Summary

Oakland Athletics defeated by Texas Rangers 1-3 – MLB news

Oakland Athletics defeated by Texas Rangers 1-3 – MLB news Oakland Athletics defeated by the Texas Rangers 1-3 in the third game of their three-match regular series encounter on Wednesday, May 22 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in Texas. The Rangers played wonderfully and won in style. Show More Summary

Cleveland Indians lose to Detroit Tigers 7-11 – MLB News

Cleveland Indians lose to Detroit Tigers 7-11 – MLB News Cleveland Indians lost the second consecutive game against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, May 22 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. With this win, the Tigers won the two-match series 2-0. Show More Summary

Chicago White Sox defeated by Boston Red Sox 2-6 – MLB news

Chicago White Sox defeated by Boston Red Sox 2-6 – MLB news Chicago White Sox defeated by the Boston Red Sox 2-6 in the third game of their three-match regular series encounter on Wednesday, May 22 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. Though...Show More Summary

The Most Electric Red Sox Pitchers of the Last 50 Years

In leading the Red Sox to victory in Chicago during the final game of a nine-game road trip last night, Clay Buchholz ran his early-season record to 7-0. The wiry right-hander's white-hot start, which includes a 1.73 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 72.2 innings, is one of the best in franchise history. Show More Summary

Colorado Rockies defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 at Coors Field to bag series – MLB news

Colorado Rockies defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 at Coors Field to bag series – MLB news Colorado Rockies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 at the Coors Field on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 to leave the top spot in the National League in a three-way tie. Show More Summary

San Francisco Giants: Offseason Moves the Team Should Have Made Going into 2013

The San Francisco Giants are off to a winning start. They currently sit at a respectable 26-21 (as of May 22), tied for first in the NL West with the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks. However, there are noticeable holes that have only become more noticeable as the season has worn on. Show More Summary

Baltimore Orioles down New York Yankees 6-3 to win series at Camden Yards – MLB news

Baltimore Orioles down New York Yankees 6-3 to win series at Camden Yards – MLB news Baltimore Orioles were finally able to win a home series at the Camden Yards as they downed the New York Yankees 6-3 at their home field to take the...Show More Summary

Houston Astros beat Kansas City Royals 3-1 at Minute Maid Park – MLB News

Houston Astros beat Kansas City Royals 3-1 at Minute Maid Park – MLB News Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the Minute Maid Park to take the home series convincingly. The win improves the Astros...Show More Summary

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