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Marlins Purge Continues – Hanley Ramirez Traded to Dodgers
The Miami Marlins continued to make baseball news as the team traded Hanley Ramirez and Randy Choate to the Los Angeles Dodgers in in return for RHPs Nathan Eovaldi and Scott McGough. Once the Marlins decided they were going to make... More of this article »
Yankees Alex Rodriguez Hand Broken After Being Hit by Pitch
The New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez suffered a non-displaced fracture in his hand after being hit by a pitch from Seattle Mariners RHP Felix Hernandez and will be placed on the disabled list. Rodriguez appeared to be in serious pain... More of this article »
D-Backs Ryan Roberts Traded to Tampa Bay Rays for Prospect
The Tampa Bay Rays did something to address the absence of Evan Longoria by acquiring 3B/OF Ryan Roberts from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Earlier in the day the Diamondbacks designated Roberts for assignment. At the time Roberts... More of this article »
Miami Marlins – New Stadium, New Manager, New Players, Same Old Story
This was going to be a new year for the Miami Marlins. The team formerly known as the Florida Marlins, would move into a new $550 million stadium with all the latest accouterments. Of course, owner Jeffrey Loria had argued since... More of this article »
Could Anibal Sanchez Trade Mean Josh Johnson is Next ?
Josh Johnson left his start early tonight with a blister on his right middle finger. Johnson pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and struck out nine. For those scouts in attendance, reportedly Rangers scouts and Red... More of this article »
Marlins Trade Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante to Tigers
The Detroit Tigers recently regained first place in the Central division of the American League and today they made a trade with the Miami Marlins to help them stay there. The Tigers acquired Anibal Sanchez and Omar Infante for pitching... More of this article »
Mariners Trade Ichiro – Headed For New York
Ichiro Suzuki apparently asked Mariners CEO several weeks ago about a trade. Although Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik was adamant about not trading Ichiro, today he was traded to the New York Yankees for prospect pitchers D.J.... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Colby Lewis Heads back to the DL
Colby Lewis of the Texas Rangers is headed back to the disabled list with right forearm tendinitis. Lewis had just returned from the DL with the same injury. Lewis made one start and took a no decision in a 4-3 loss to the Oakland... More of this article »
Cubs Trade of Ryan Dempster to the Braves Needs Approval
Earlier today David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the Atlanta Braves were nearing a deal to acquire a starting pitcher in a trade. As it turns out the Braves reached agreement on a trade with the Chicago... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Pitching Options Being Monitored – Trades Still Possible
If the Texas Rangers are going to make it to their third consecutive World Series, they will need more consistent pitching. With eight days left until the trading deadline, July 31, Rangers general manager Jon Daniels sounded confident,... More of this article »
Were Yankees Weaknesses Exposed in Oakland
The New York Yankees were just swept four games by the Oakland A’s. Were there any glaring Yankees weaknesses exposed in Oakland? Four one run losses, two were the walk off variety. Offensively, the Yankees scored 10 runs in... More of this article »
AL Recaps – A’s Rally for Sweep of Yankees
The Oakland A’s completed a four-game sweep of the New York Yankees, rallying to beat the Yankees 5-4 on a game ending single by Coco Crisp in the 12th inning. With the win, the A’s improved to 14-2 , in July, the best... More of this article »
Carlos Quentin Gets three-year $ 27 Million Extension with Padres
The San Diego Padres sign Carlos Quentin to a three-year extension worth 27 million ( photo by tehseoduke flicker) Carlos Quentin was bringing about lots of interest from prospective buyers before the trade deadline. Apparently,... More of this article »
Nationals Ian Desmond Has Torn Oblique – Headed for DL
Ian Desmond will be lost to the Nationals until at least late August (Photo by Keith Allsion flickr) Washington Nationals SS Ian Desmond has a tear in his left oblique and will be him placed on the disabled list, according to nationals... More of this article »
New York Mets Place Johan Santana on DL
The New York Mets Johan Santana will spend at least 15 days on the DL with a sprained right ankle. The injury was suffered July 6 when Chicago Cubs outfielder Reed Johnson stepped on Santana’s foot on a play in which Santana... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Cardinals Score 12 Runs in One Inning – Torch Cubs
ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals scored 12 runs in one inning, tied a 76-year-old major league record with seven doubles in one inning and beat the Chicago Cubs 12-0. The 12 runs scored in the seventh inning were scored... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Tigers Solve Sale Take First Place in Central
DETROIT – Rick Porcello faced Chris Sale and the odds were against for Porcello. Sale allowed five runs and seven hits in seven innings of work. He struck out six and walked four. Porcello pitched into the ninth-inning allowing... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Nats Blow 9-0 Lead – Braves Win
WASHINGTON – Stephen Strasburg pitched well until the sixth inning when he gave up four runs to the Atlanta Braves. The Nationals were leading 9-0 when the inning began. Strasburg left the game with a five run lead. The Braves... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Thome Hits 610th Homer – Orioles Blast Indians
CLEVELAND – Jim Thome moved into seventh place on the all-time home run career list for home runs, with his 610th career bomb. Thome moved past Sammy Sosa on the career list and the Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 10-2. Derek... More of this article »
Rockies, Royals Trade Struggling Starters, Guthrie – Sanchez
Jeremy Guthrie and Jonathan Sanchez have been traded. The Colorado Rockies sent right-hander Jeremy Guthrie to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for left-hander Jonathan Sanchez. Both pitchers have struggled this season and the two... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Mets’ R.A. Dickey First 13 Game Winner In National League
New York Mets starter R.A. Dickey returned to his winning ways pitching into the eighth inning, allowing four runs, three earned, and struck out five. Dickey did allow 10 hits in being the Nationals 9-5 . Dickey had struggled since... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Rays’ David Price First To 13 Wins in AL
David Prce became the American League’s first 13 game winner pitching seven shutout innings against the Cleveland Indians. _Photo By Surfpunk – flickr) David Price became the American Leagues first 13 game winner. The... More of this article »
Red Sox Dustin Pedroia Back From DL
Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia is returning from the disabled list and Mauro Gomez will be sent back to Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday to clear roster space. Pedroia spent the minimum 15 days on the DL with a thumb injury. Pedroia... More of this article »
Can Cole Hamels Turn Down Phillies Offer
According to published reports, the Philadelphia Phillies will offer somewhere in the neighborhood of up $130 million for six years to Cole Hamels. The offer is said to be structured similar to the deal that the San Francisco Giants... More of this article »
Carl Crawford Trade Makes Sense – Just Not Now
Carl Crawford has played two games since coming off an extended stay on the disabled list for the Boston Red Sox. He is 4 for 7 with three stolen bases, and seems like his old self. Today according to multiple sources including... More of this article »
Brewers Ryan Braun Day-to-Day For Now With Groin Pull
When Ryan Braun left last night’s game with a strained groin, you knew he was likely to get some time off. As it turns out, Braun is not playing today against the Cardinals and the Brewers have a scheduled off day on Thursday. Braun... More of this article »
Notice – Josh Reddick Has 21 Home Runs – Really He Does
Josh Reddick is 6th among all major league outfielders in WAR at 3.8 ( photo by Keith Allison flickr) Josh Reddick started last season in AAA Pawtucket in the Red Sox organization. After being called up in May, Reddick played in 87... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Marlins Defeat Cubs With Carlos Lee Slam
CHICAGO – Ozzie Guillen returned to Chicago with a new team and a new player. Carlos Lee recently acquired from the Houston Astros, belted a grand slam in a five-run fifth inning to help secure the victory for the Miami Marlins... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Trout and Angels Use Power To Beat Tigers
DETROIT – Mike Trout at his fourth four hit game of the season, including a home run and the Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 13-0 . Mark Trumbo, Albert Pujols, Alberto Callaspo and Kendrys Morales all homered for the Angels... More of this article »
Matt Joyce Back From DL For Rays
The offensively challenged Tampa Bay Rays get some help tonight against the Cleveland Indians in the form of outfielder Matt Joyce returning from the DL. Joyce has been on the DL for a month with an oblique injury. Joyce played two... More of this article »
Justin Upton Trade Rumors – May Accept Trade To Team on No Trade List
Justin Upton of the Arizona Diamondbacks has been the subject matter of more trade talk this season than just about anyone else. Trades and rumors of trades are always prevalent at this time of year in Major League Baseball. Rumors... More of this article »
DL May Claim Blue Jays Jose Bautista
The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping for the best for José Bautista. Perhaps it looks worse than it was, but in last night’s game against the New York Yankees, Bautista took a swing in the eighth inning and apparently sustained... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Cardinals Rally Late to Stun Brewers
MILWAUKEE – The St. Louis Cardinals rallied for three runs against Milwaukee Brewers closer John Axford and beat the Brewers 3-2. Axford gave up three hits and walked to in two thirds of an inning, throwing 36 pitches only... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Tigers Continue to Roll – Come Back To Best Angels
DETROIT – The season-long wait for the Detroit Tigers to start playing baseball the way most prognosticators predicted they would when the season started. Brennan Boesch hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to break a... More of this article »
Rays James Shields Reportedly Available
It had to happen sooner or later, but the trade market for the Tampa Bay Rays James Shields may be beginning to take shape. Danny Knobler is reporting that the Rays are suggesting two teams that they are willing to trade Shields. However,... More of this article »
Phillies Amaro Preparing Offer for Hamels or Posturing ?
Cole Hamels won his 11th game of the season yesterday at Coors Field pitching eight innings and allowing just one run while striking out seven. A smallish crowd of 25,685 for Coors Field, that watched was joined by what most would... More of this article »
Orioles Lose Jason Hammel to DL – Trades Possible ?
Imagine your team is in the middle of a playoff chase and your number one pitcher is headed to the DL for four weeks. Add to that the fact that 3/5ths of your starting rotation on opening day are pitching in Triple-A Norfolk. That’s... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Verlander Back on Track – Tigers Blank Orioles
BALTIMORE – After an uncharacteristic performance in the All-Star game Justin Verlander got back on track today. He struck out eight Baltimore Orioles in eight innings of work and dominated the Orioles. José Valverde pitched... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Gallardo K’s 14 – Brewers Take Series From Pirates
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers know that if they are to get in the race for a playoff spot they need to beat the teams in front of them in the National League Central division. So far, so good. In the rubber game of a... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Pirates and McCutchen Roll Past Brewers
MILWAUKEE – The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4. Andrew McCutchen hit his fourth home run in the last three games and the Pirates remained tied for first place in the National League Central. For McCutchen it... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Price First American League 12 Game Winner – Beats Red Sox
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – The Tampa Bay Rays scored two runs in the seventh inning without the benefit of a hit and held on for a five the three victory over the Boston Red Sox. David Price became the American League’s first... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Philadelphia Phillies Slide Continues
DENVER – The Philadelphia Phillies Cliff Lee lost to Christian Frederich and the Colorado Rockies 6-2 . Lee is now 1-6 on the year, and gave up two runs in six innings of work. The Phillies have lost 11 of their past 12 games... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Yankees Rally Late – Stun Angels
NEW YORK – The New York Yankees turned a three run deficit into a two run lead rallying in the bottom of the eighth inning with four runs. The Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 Mark Teixeira homered twice including a three-run... More of this article »
5 – MLB Off-Season Moves That Haven’t Worked Out
With the All-Star break upon us, we thought we would look back on how some off-season moves have worked out thus far. We are going to take a look at five moves, but we aren’t going to write them in any particular order. That’s... More of this article »
Robinson Cano – Fans Can Boo Me – My Family is Over the Line
As is well documented New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was soundly and vigorously booed during the home run Derby at this year’s All-Star game. As BNS said at the time, Cano took the boos in stride. When you play... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Jacoby Ellsbury Set To Return From DL
The Boston Red Sox are about to get their center-fielder back from the disabled list. Jacoby Elsberry is expected to be activated Friday when the team travels to St. Petersburg to play the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox also expect left-fielder Carl... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Nick Markakis activated from DL
When the Baltimore Orioles resume playing after the all star break, they will get a boost on offense from right fielder Nick Markakis. Markakis has been on the disabled list for the past six weeks with a broken hamate bone in his right... More of this article »
Yankees Mariano Rivera Could Pitch This Year
Although disputed by New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, Mariano Rivera could potentially pitch for the Yankees in 2012. Cashman said yesterday “in terms of 2012, he’s out.” Rivera is working out in Tampa and has... More of this article »