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Cincinnati Reds: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
After dealing highly regarded prospects Yonder Alonso and Yasmani Grandal last offseason in the package that yielded starting pitcher Mat Latos, the Cincinnati Reds farm system lost some firepower. Yet the organization that has produced... More of this article »
Chicago White Sox: Top Prospects For 2013
There was a changing of the guard on the south side of Chicago with longtime assistant general manager Rick Hahn taking over for Kenny Williams. The duo will still be working together with Hahn as the GM and Williams, who served as... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Just as he did when he was general manager of the Boston Red Sox, Cubs president Theo Epstein is focusing on building a contender at the Major League level by developing a deep and talented farm system. Epstein and general manager... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
Boasting a well-stocked farm system rich with potential impact players who are slated to open the 2013 season at Double-A or Triple-A, the Boston Red Sox have shaped their current off-season strategy to ensure that many of these prospects... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Top 10 Prospects for 2013
With Manny Machado being promoted to the major leagues last season Dylan Bundy establishes himself as the number one prospect in the Orioles system. After Bundy right-hander Kevin Gausman and infielder Jon Schoop should be next... More of this article »
Arizona Diamondbacks: Top 10 Prospects for 2013
The Diamondbacks boast a deep and talented rotation that includes Ian Kennedy, Trevor Cahill, Brandon McCarthy and Daniel Hudson along with homegrown arms like Wade Miley and Patrick Corbin. The depth continues at the minor league... More of this article »
2013 Top 10 Major League Prospects – Baseball News Source
In 2012, Major League Baseball experienced a memorable year for young phenoms. Mike Trout, who is 21, was named American League Rookie of the Year while Bryce Harper, who turned 20 in October after the season ended, received National... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox: Trades That Could Be Made Before Spring Training
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington has refused to part with promising prospects, but that could change… Stocked with an abundance of high ceiling prospects, the Red Sox farm system has the trade chips to yield an impact Major Leaguer. So... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition #8 – Napoli, LaRoche and Leftovers
LaRoche’s destination could be tied to Napoli’s contract situation Boston Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that appears on Baseball News Source every Friday and... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition #7 – Bourn, Swisher, LaRoche
Bourn is the premiere center fielder left on the free agent market Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that appears on Baseball News Source every Friday and details free agent and... More of this article »
Red Sox, Napoli Negotiations Ongoing: Possible Alternatives and Options
Red Sox continue to negotiate with Naopli It was all set, at least Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington thought so. The Red Sox and Mike Napoli agreed on a three-year, $39 million deal, and Cherington could move on to other matters,... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition #6 – Hamilton, Sanchez, Myers
The signing of Josh Hamilton was big news this week Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that appear on Baseball News Source every Friday and details free agent and trade talk at every... More of this article »
Red Sox News: Post Winter Meetings Update
Boston signed the 31-year-old Napoli to a three-year deal, pending a physical Though he was expected to be introduced at a press conference last Friday, Mike Napoli is still not an official member of the Boston Red Sox. At the MLB... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition #5 – Post Winter Meetings
How long can the Rays hold onto an arm like Shields Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that appear on Baseball News Source every Friday and details free agent and trade talk at every... More of this article »
Brandon McCarthy reaches agreement with the Diamondbacks
McCarthy adds to an already deep rotation for Arizona Brandon McCarthy, the right-handed pitcher who was hit in the head with a line drive against the Los Angeles Angelss on September 5 and underwent surgery to treat a fractured skull,... More of this article »
Should The Red Sox Trade Ellsbury Sooner Rather Than Later?
Trade Ellsbury ? The debate is rampant among Red Sox fans With the addition of Shane Victorino, the Boston Red Sox outfield is seemingly set for the 2013 campaign with the right-handed hitting Jonny Gomes and perhaps the left-handed... More of this article »
Red Sox Blueprint Far From Complete For 2013 and Beyond
Cherington methodically implementing his plan for the Red Sox The slate remains mostly clean for Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington as he crafts the club’s roster for 2013 and beyond. After last summer’s trade with... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition #3 – Blue Jays, Dickey, Wright
Blue Jays moves are aggressive and the team will be relevant again Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that will appear on Baseball News Source every Friday and detail free agent... More of this article »
How the Red Sox Can Win 95 Games in 2013
GM Cherington has his man with Farrell but needs to add more help To say that 2012 was a forgettable season for the Boston Red Sox is an extreme understatement. The year was marked by an unprecedented rash of injuries to numerous... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition #2 – Upton, Hamilton
Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that will appear on Baseball News Source every Friday and detail free agent and trade talk at every position. Amid the annual general manager meetings... More of this article »
Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition
Will the Angels strike a new deal for Zack Greinke Editor’s Note: Across the Diamond: Hot Stove League Edition is a new weekly column that will appear on Baseball News Source every Friday and detail free agent and trade talk... More of this article »
Baseball’s Hottest Commodity – Players Under Team Control
Chase Headley under team control until 2015 , becomes a valuable commodity Now that the Hot Stove League has officially arrived in Major League Baseball’s freshly started off-season, fans will be reading about terms like “arbitration”... More of this article »
National League West – 2013 Team Needs and Outlook
The Giants’ deep rotation remains intact for 2013, unless… Editor’s Note: Baseball News Source has provided a division-by-division series that address what teams might do this off-season in the American League and in... More of this article »
National League Central – 2013 Team Needs and Outlook
The Cincinnati Reds captured the National League Central in 2012, but … Editor’s Note: Baseball News Source provided a division-by-division series that address what teams might do this off-season in the American League and... More of this article »
Yankees Go Quietly – Now The Postseason Really Begins
Yankees on the wrong side of four-game sweep in the ALCS When Jayson Nix‘s pop up settled into Prince Fielder‘s glove and the Detroit Tigers celebrated their four-game sweep of the New York Yankees and American League... More of this article »
MLB Playoffs – Money Still The Name of the Game
Everyone wins with money made in MLB Playoffs With the abundance revenue generated by the Major League Baseball postseason, even the losers are winners – at least in their bank accounts. As Fangraphs.com pointed out, a variety... More of this article »
National League East – 2013 Team Needs and Outlook
Strasburg will return in 2013, will the Nationals repeat as NL East champions Editor’s Note: Baseball News Source provided a division-by-division series that address what teams might do this off-season in the American League. We... More of this article »
American League West – 2013 Team Needs and Outlook
Oakland needs to make some upgrades to duplicate their 94-68 Editor’s Note: This is the third column in a Baseball News Source division-by-division series that will address what teams might do this off-season. Here is a look at... More of this article »
American League Central – 2013 Team Needs and Outlook
Editor’s Note: This is the second column in a Baseball News Source division-by-division series that will address what teams might do this off-season. We started with the American League East. Here is a look at the American League... More of this article »
Who Will be the Next Manager of the Red Sox?
Red Sox will pursue Toronto Blue Jays skipper John Farrell Who will be the next manager of the Boston Red Sox? That is a prominent question across baseball circles now that the club has dismissed Bobby Valentine after just one season... More of this article »
McCann Will Not Start for Braves in Wild Card Game
Braves will start backup catcher David Ross instead Six-time All-Star catcher Brian McCann will not start when the Atlanta Braves face the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League wild card game on Friday, Braves manager Fredi... More of this article »
Sheets Tosses Scoreless Inning in Final Career Start
Over 10 Major League seasons, Sheets posted a 94-96 record and a 3.86 ERA In his 250th career start in the majors, Ben Sheets tossed a scoreless inning on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to the 34-year-old right-hander,... More of this article »
American League East – 2013 Team Needs and Outlook
In 2013, the AL East is expected to be a juggernaut once again Editor’s Note: This is the first column in a Baseball News Source division-by-division series that will address what teams might do this off-season. We start with... More of this article »
Red Sox Make it Official – Fire Valentine
Valentine’s lone season in Boston resulted in a 69-93 record In the aftermath of their worst season since 1965, the Boston Red Sox announced on Thursday that they have dismissed manager Bobby Valentine. In a press release, club... More of this article »
Headley’s MVP-Caliber Season Brings Optimism to Padres
Headley’s performance in 2012 has catapulted him into the MVP discussion There was nothing at stake in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Just two teams – the Brewers and the San Diego Padres – playing a meaningless 2012 finale.... More of this article »
A’s Finish Sweep of Rangers – Capture AL West Title
The 94-68 A’s will face the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS After rallying from four runs down and completing a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers to capture the American League West title, the Oakland A’s made baseball... More of this article »
Improbable Rag-Tag A’s Can Win AL West With Win Over Rangers
Oakland A’s have a chance to overtake the Texas Rangers Considered in spring training as a team that could lose 100 games this season, the Oakland A’s have a chance to overtake the Texas Rangers and capture the American... More of this article »
Orioles, Yankees Fight to the Last Day for AL East Title
A solo homer by Chris Davis was all the Orioles needed against the Rays The wacky American League East title race will be decided on the final day of the season. After a ninth inning rally and a walk-off victory by the New York... More of this article »
Rays’ Shields tallies 15 Strikeouts in Final Start
Shields allowed one run and two hits with a career-high and team-record 15 strikeouts A fourth inning home run surrendered to Chris Davis was the lone blemish for James Shields on what might have been his last start in a Tampa Bay... More of this article »
Cabrera Gets Two Hits, Two RBI Before Departing
First Triple Crown winner since Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski in 1967 ? Nursing a sore ankle and playing in every game since August 26, Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera was pulled from Tuesday night’s game at Kansas... More of this article »
A’s Secure Wild Card – Set Sights on AL West Title
A’s are now setting their sights on the American League West title Their spot in the postseason now secured with a win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night, the Oakland A’s are not content with the second wild card.... More of this article »
Fernando Rodney – Price Not the Rays Only Cy Young Candidate
Fernando Rodney has kept his name in the AL Cy Young conversation With seven strong innings in which he limited the Chicago White Sox to two runs and five hits on Sunday, David Price kept the Tampa Bay Rays alive for a wild card... More of this article »
Tigers Clinch AL Central – Cabrera Adds to Triple Crown Numbers
Triple Crown leader Miguel Cabrera, who was 4-for-5 with his 44th home run While the American League East and American League West division titles are still up for grabs, the American League Central has a 2012 champion. The Detroit... More of this article »
Red Sox Offer Little Resistance to Orioles, Yankees
Clay Buchholz was torched for eight runs and six hits in 1.2 innings on Monday Even with Dustin Pedroia and Jacoby Ellsbury in a depleted lineup, the Red Sox have little offense. Remove them, and you have a lineup card that is reminiscent... More of this article »
AL Post-Season Picture Far From Settled
Orioles earn first postseason berth since 1997 While the National League post-season picture is almost completed – aside from the second wild card spot – drama awaits in the American League as teams prepare for the final... More of this article »
Final NL Wild Card Spot at Stake in Final Series of Season
Starting Monday, the 84-75 Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants This is what Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig envisioned when he was able to get a second wild card instituted for each league. Though the division races... More of this article »
Mike Trout Sets Rookie Record With 30th Home Run
Mike Trout is the first rookie to combine 30 home runs and 40 stolen bases In the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday, Los Angeles Angels rookie outfielder Mike Trout belted a historic home run off Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish. The... More of this article »
American League Division Titles, Wild Card Berth Still in Question
Tigers lead the AL Central, for now The final days of the regular season have arrived, and though it will be a challenge to see a duplication of last year’s season-ending drama, there are once again some interesting division... More of this article »