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Jonathan Papelbon Calls Yasiel Puig All-Star Candidacy a “Joke”
After a month of June that witnessed the debut of Los Angeles Dodgers rookie sensation Yasiel Puig, much attention has swirled regarding whether Puig should be selected to play in this year’s All-Star Game in New York. In 27... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: First Round Prospects Update
The 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft is almost one month in the past, as some of the game’s future top prospects continue to sign with their respective new teams and make their professional debuts across the country in various... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Homers in Return from DL in Nationals Win
After missing over one month with a knee injury, which originated on a collision with the right field wall at Dodger Stadium on May 13, Bryce Harper returned to action on Monday evening and picked up right where he left off. On the... More of this article »
Top 10 MLB Prospects Week of June 22-28
The Baseball News Source Top MLB Prospects of the Week report is a weekly rundown on the Top 10 prospects from each one week period, reported to you each Sunday. This is not meant to be a list of the top prospects in the game, rather... More of this article »
Yasiel Puig Ends Record-Setting First Month for Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie sensation Yasiel Puig finished off a phenomenal month of June (his first month in the big leagues) in grand fashion on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a double and triple, while scoring two runs in the Dodgers’... More of this article »
Top Prospect Addison Russell Turning Corner for Oakland in Minors
After a successful first season in professional baseball in 2012, Oakland Athletics top prospect Addison Russell got off to a slow start to the 2013 season, a slow start which has recently begun to shed throughout the month of June. A... More of this article »
Mark Appel, Jonathan Gray to Make Pro Debuts in Early July
Top picks in the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft Mark Appel and Jonathan Gray are scheduled to make their professional debuts in early July. Appel, first-overall pick by the Houston Astros out of Stanford University, signed with the... More of this article »
Freeman, Maholm Lead Braves Past Diamondbacks in 6-2 Win
The Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon with a 6-2 victory at Turner Field. Braves’ first baseman Freddie Freeman led the offensive charge with a three-run bomb to deep... More of this article »
David Lough Leads Royals to 9-8 Victory in Thriller at Minnesota
Kansas City Royals newcomer David Lough turned in a strong performance for the Royals on Sunday, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, a home run, and three RBI in a 9-8 victory against the Minnesota Twins that ended in thrilling fashion. Minnesota... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Walk-Off on Fielding Error in 5-4 Victory
The Boston Red Sox grabbed the victory on Sunday in unorthodox fashion, but nonetheless got the 5-4 victory and took the four-game series 3-1 against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park. Boston was the first on the scoreboard, scoring... More of this article »
Indians Justin Masterson Shuts Down White Sox for Sweep
The Cleveland Indians completed the four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, grabbing the 4-0 victory and outscoring the Sox by a combined score of 36-21. Cleveland struck first with two runs in the fourth, coming on a Ryan... More of this article »
Lobaton, Hellickson Lead Rays in 3-1 Victory over Detroit
Jose Lobaton‘s pair of RBI singles in the second and fourth innings would prove to be the key plays of the game, as the Tampa Bay Rays walked away with a 3-1 victory against the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field on Sunday afternoon. The... More of this article »
Gio Gonzalez, Home Runs Lead Nationals to 13-2 Win over Mets
The Washington Nationals exploded for 13 runs on Sunday, eight of which came in the final two innings of the game, in a 13-2 rout of the New York Mets at Citi Field. Washington jumped out to an early lead, plating four runs in the... More of this article »
Jeff Mathis Walk-Off Grand Slam Propels Marlins to Victory (Video)
Heading into the bottom of the ninth, the San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins were locked in a 2-2 tie, but not for long as Jeff Mathis blasted a walk-off grand slam to open up the game and the victory for Miami. Mathis’ grand... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 29, 2013
Saturday was highlighted by offensive milestones and a pair of major league pitching debuts, all of which contributed to an exciting day of baseball. Baltimore slugger Chris Davis belted his 29th and 30th home runs of the season on... More of this article »
Josh Beckett to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Josh Beckett will undergo season-ending surgery to relieve pressure on the nerves in both his neck and shoulder region, after experiencing tingling in his fingers following a throwing session on Friday. Beckett... More of this article »
Twins Kyle Gibson Gets First Victory in ML Debut
After spending parts of four seasons in the minors and rebounding from Tommy John surgery in late 2011, Kyle Gibson and the rest of the Minnesota Twins organization can breath easier after Saturday afternoon, as Gibson garnered his... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 28, 2013
On Friday, we witnessed historic streaks progress and young starters continue to impress at the big league level. Detroit’s Max Scherzer pitched his way to his 12th victory of the season, becoming the first pitcher in 27 years... More of this article »
Indians Chris Perez Activated from DL, Resumes Closing Duties
The Cleveland Indians have activated Chris Perez from the 15-day disabled list after the closer missed just over a month due to a strained right rotator cuff. Perez will join the Indians in the middle of a series with the Baltimore... More of this article »
Mariners Call Up Top Prospect Brad Miller from Triple-A Tacoma
The Seattle Mariners have promoted shortstop prospect Brad Miller from Triple-A Tacoma, who will join the big league roster in time for a series against the Chicago Cubs. Miller will become the new starter at short for the Mariners,... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 27, 2013
Thursday was highlighted by a slew of solid pitching performances, which included the likes of a two-hit shutout and a pair of rubber matches.That two-hit shutout belonged to Texas starter Derek Holland, who turned in a masterful outing... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline 2013: Assessing the Market for First Basemen
As is the case with this season’s market for catchers with the coming July trade deadline, the same can be said in regards to the market of first basemen. Although the market is comprised of solid names such as Kendrys Morales, Michael... More of this article »
Assessing the Market for Catchers as Trade Deadline Approaches
Although not typically seen as the flashiest role on either the field or in trade talks, the catcher is perhaps one of, if not the most vital parts of a lineup and such is taken into account come the trade deadline. Maintaining either... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 25, 2013
The bats were out on Tuesday, as walkoffs and big-time homers were present throughout ballparks, especially in American League ballparks (ten games were played in Al stadiums on Tuesday, as opposed to the five that were played in NL... More of this article »
Pitching is Key for Boston Red Sox with Approaching Trade Deadline
Coming into the 2013 season, the Boston Red Sox were not hailed as the preeminent contenders in the American League that they have performed like up this point, with many analysts and experts predicting that Boston would be stuck within... More of this article »
Miami Marlins Shopping Ricky Nolasco Ahead of Trade Deadline
According to a report by New York News Daily’s Andy Martino, the Miami Marlins have been aggressive in shopping their starting pitcher and highest paid player, Ricky Nolasco, before the July trade deadline. Nolasco is in the... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 23, 2013
Sunday afternoon was highlighted by high-scoring games and games that witnessed teams both avoid sweeps and become victims of the dreaded broom. As far as individual performances, the Chicago Cubs’ Ryan Sweeney drove in a career-high... More of this article »
Top 10 MLB Prospects Week of June 16-22: Chris Owings, Zach Walters…
The Baseball News Source Top MLB Prospects of the Week report will be a weekly rundown on the Top 10 prospects from each one week period, reported to you each Sunday. This is not meant to be a list of the top prospects in the game,... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 22, 2013
Saturday was highlighted by late-inning comebacks and walkoff victories, as well as big-time home run shots. In particular, one of those shots was by Rays top prospect Wil Myers, who launched his first career home run against the Yankees,... More of this article »
Padres Clayton Richard Likely to DL with Shoulder Injury
San Diego Padres Clayton Richard will be headed to the disabled list after feeling pain in his AC joint (down his neck and into the upper part of his chest) in Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Richard had only thrown... More of this article »
Giants Top Prospect Kyle Crick Dominant in Return from DL
San Francisco Giants top pitching prospect Kyle Crick was dominant in his first start since returning from the disabled list after being sidelined for nearly two months with an oblique strain. In Friday night’s contest with the... More of this article »
Report: Will Middlebrooks Could be Optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket
Will Middlebrooks, Boston Red Sox third baseman, has sat on the bench in three of the last four games, as Jose Iglesias has manned the hot corner in his place. Due to such, the Providence Journal has suggested that Middlebrooks could... More of this article »
Does Jonathan Papelbon Want Out of Philadelphia and Vice-Versa?
At this point in the season and with the particular circumstances present, the question has to be asked, that of “does Jonathan Papelbon want out of Philadelphia?” One can also presuppose the notion that Philadelphia might... More of this article »
North Carolina Advances in CWS With 7-0 Win Over NC State
Unlike the College World Series opener that saw the NC State Wolfpack serve up a rout of the North Carolina Tar Heels, Thursday night’s game served as redemption for the Tar Heels, as they shut down the Wolfpack in a 7-0 victory,... More of this article »
Carolina Showdown: North Carolina vs NC State in CWS Elimination Game
The North Carolina Tar Heels (58-11) and the NC State Wolfpack (50-15) both face elimination from the 2013 College World Series as the two rival teams from the state of North Carolina will face off at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha,... More of this article »
Oregon State’s Matt Boyd Outduels Indiana’s Aaron Slegers in CWS Win
Oregon State came into Wednesday evening’s match-up against the Indiana Hoosiers following an 11-4 rout of Louisville on Monday, driven with momentum to grab their third NCAA title in school history and first since winning back-to-back... More of this article »
Devon Travis MVP of Midwest League All Star Game
Devon Travis, Detroit Tigers prospect with the Class-A West Michigan Whitecaps, was named the MVP of the Midwest League All Star Game on Tuesday, leading the Eastern Division squad to a 6-5 victory over the Western Division at Fifth... More of this article »
Micah Johnson “Steals” His Way to MVP Honors in SAL All Star Game
Micah Johnson, Chicago White Sox prospect with the Class-A Kannapolis Intimidators, “stole” the show in Tuesday’s South Atlantic League All Star Game in Lakewood, New Jersey (home of the Lakewood Phillies), leading... More of this article »
Robby Hefflinger Named MVP of California-Carolina All-Star Game
Robby Hefflinger, Atlanta Braves prospect for the Class-A Lynchburg Hillcats, was named the MVP of the California-Carolina League All Star Game on Tuesday night, a 12-2 victory for the Carolina League over the California League at... More of this article »
Alen Hanson Named MVP, Leads Southern Division in FSL All-Star Game
Alen Hanson, shortstop for the Class-A Bradenton Marauders (affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates), was named the MVP of the Florida State League All-Star Game on Saturday, as the Southern Division upended the Northern Division by a... More of this article »
Making Progress: Derek Jeter Takes Batting Practice in Tampa
Derek Jeter, New York Yankees captain and future hall of famer, took on-field batting practice on Wednesday for the first time since fracturing his ankle for the second time in mid-April. The Wednesday session serves as a positive... More of this article »
UCLA Outduels NC State in 2-1 CWS Victory
After a surprising, yet impressive victory over the LSU Tigers on Sunday (which would ultimately lead to the Tigers’ elimination on Tuesday), the UCLA Bruins continued with a 2-1 victory over the NC State Wolfpack, inching their... More of this article »
Dynamic Duo: Harvey, Wheeler Lead Doubleheader Sweep of Braves
New York Mets staff ace Matt Harvey and top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler delivered back-to-back impressive starts in a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, leading the Mets to victory in both contests. In game one,... More of this article »
Roy Oswalt Set to Make 2013 Debut with Rockies
The Colorado Rockies have officially announced that Roy Oswalt will start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, marking the 2013 season debut for Oswalt. After signing a minor league contract with Colorado on May 2, Oswalt... More of this article »
Red Sox Clay Buchholz Placed on DL with Neck Strain
The Boston Red Sox have placed Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained trapezius muscle in his neck, retroactive to June 9. Buchholz has been nagged by the injury since his last start on June 8 and has battled... More of this article »
North Carolina Eliminates LSU From College World Series 4-2
A must win game for both the top ranked North Carolina Tar Heels and fourth ranked LSU Tigers, Tuesday’s elimination game saw both teams come out hitting, but only team would continue on in Omaha. That team is North Carolina, who... More of this article »
Mississippi State Rallies Late to Beat Indiana 5-4 in CWS
The Mississippi State Bulldogs beat the number three ranked Oregon State Beavers in Saturday’s opener and have now beat a hot-hitting Indiana Hoosiers team to move closer in their quest towards their first College World Series... More of this article »
Timetable for Rangers Colby Lewis, Alexi Ogando Still Unknown
The Texas Rangers have dealt with a solid starting rotation throughout the season, wherein the Rangers boast the fourth-best team ERA (3.70) in the American League (although much of that is due to the masterful bullpen pitching from... More of this article »