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A-Rod Tested Positive in 2006: Here’s Why We Still Care
Alex Rodriguez allegedly failed a drug test for a banned stimulant in 2006, a good three years after he previously claimed he had stopped taking PEDs. Granted, the details behind the stimulant are unclear and it’s yet another... More of this article »
Brian McCann Likely Headed to a Big Market
Brian McCann is going to have his share of suitors as the top catcher in Free Agency and the baseball purist certainly chose a great off season to capitalize. Big market teams such as: Toronto, Boston, New York and Texas would seem... More of this article »
Cano, Ellsbury, Lead List of Players With Qualifying Offers
Thirteen players were extended qualifying offers on Monday and will have one week to accept or decline a one year salary of about $14.1 million dollars. If a player denies their qualifying offer, any team who signs that player and... More of this article »
Yankees Joe Girardi Would be Welcomed Back, But May Not Return
In the most important off season of the past two decades, the Yankees will have to start by evaluating leadership in the decision making process. Manager Joe Girardi‘s contract is up and one year remains on Brian Cashman’s... More of this article »
Mariano Rivera’s Emotional Farewell From Yankee Stadium
Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte came to collect Mariano Rivera from the Yankees’ Stadium mound on Sunday and an entire generation of Yankees’ fans watched their childhood walk off the field. Suffice it to say, based on Rivera’s... More of this article »
MLB Suspends Alex Rodriguez Through 2014 Season
In the final blow from the Biogenesis scandal, Major League Baseball has suspended Yankees’ third baseman, Alex Rodriguez, through the end of the 2014 season. The punishment extends 211 regular season games and would also include... More of this article »
Five Players Likely to be Traded by the Waiver Deadline
The trade deadline has come and gone, ending relatively quiet. While the Orioles were the overwhelming winners, most of Major League Baseball was hesitant in making any major moves. The Orioles obtained: Scott Feldman, Francisco Rodriguez... More of this article »
Red Sox Acquire Jake Peavy for Jose Iglesias and Others
The Boston Red Sox have obtained the front-line pitcher it’s been searching for, acquiring Jake Peavy from the Chicago White Sox for a package centered around Jose Iglesias. The Detroit Tigers appear to be the team physically... More of this article »
Rangers Trade Rumors: Push for Stanton, Will Likely Settle for Pence
Nelson Cruz and Lance Berkman were counted upon to be key bats in helping to compensate the losses of Mike Napoli and Josh Hamilton. Add A.J. Pierzynski on a one year deal along with the emergence of Jurickson Profar, and Texas was... More of this article »
Phillies Trade Rumors: Utley, Young, Papelbon, Ruiz and Lee
In the midst of an eight game losing streak and falling into third place in the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies are ready to be sellers. Over 100 games into the season, the Phillies are seven games under .500, have fallen behind... More of this article »
Texas Rangers Trade Deadline: 5 Hitters Team Should Target
The Texas Rangers have surprised many critics this season. After losing Josh Hamilton and Mike Napoli to Free Agency, it was widely assumed, even with the emergence of Jurickson Profar, the lineup would struggle and therefore the team... More of this article »
Yankees and Braves Should Consider Reopening Trade Talks
The New York Yankees have already made a big splash at the trade deadline by acquiring the hottest bat in Alfonso Soriano. Soriano’s right-handed bat with pop is something sorely needed in New York, and the Bronx Bombers will... More of this article »
Yankees Acquire Alfonso Soriano from Cubs
In a deal approved Friday morning, the Yankees have officially acquired outfielder, Alfonso Soriano, from the Chicago Cubs. The acquisition has been rumored for weeks but hinged on multiple obstacles ranging from Soriano waiving his... More of this article »
Yankees Cashman Acting Like “Buyer” but “Selling” on 2013
Don’t be fooled by what transpires over the course of the next week in the Bronx. If you look deep down, the following statements about the New York Yankees are true: They have scored the fourth least runs in baseball. They are... More of this article »
Astros Trade Rumors: Norris, Pena, Maxwell, Veras, Carter
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist in Houston to figure out the Houston Astros are sellers. Next year? Probably also sellers. On the same level of the Miami Marlins, Houston is admittedly and obviously in a rebuilding period. There... More of this article »
2013 All-Star Game: AL Wins 3-0, Mariano Rivera named MVP
In a game full of streaks and legends, the American League said goodbye to both on Tuesday night. A 3-0 victory will show up in the box score because American League pitching was dominant, allowing just three hits all night to the... More of this article »
Padres Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
A couple of weeks ago the San Diego Padres were on a hot streak. Not too many games ago, San Diego was right around first place and now, at the All Star Break, they find themselves 8.5 games back and in last place. In other words,... More of this article »
Freeman Injured, Puig Will Not Replace Him for All Star Game
Freddie Freeman helped prevent one of the more controversial All-Star Game selections by winning the fan’s final vote for the NL All Star team. Freeman is worthy enough of a selection this season, slugging nine home runs and... More of this article »
Marlins Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
In the wake of the Miami Marlins gutting its MLB roster back to “start”, Miami is obviously non-competitive leading to the trade deadline. Though the “Fish” are not in danger of being historically bad, they’re... More of this article »
Mets Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
The New York Mets are in the most envious of positions for the sellers of Major League Baseball; they have a plan. New York is sticking to its rebuilding plan and with the emergence of starters like Zack Wheeler and Matt Harvey and... More of this article »
Mariners Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
The Seattle Mariners enter the final few weeks before the trade deadline hopelessly out of playoff contention but in perhaps the best position to maximize value as sellers. Make no mistake, this Mariners team is not going to make any... More of this article »
Cubs Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
The month of July continues to shape the upcoming trade deadline and the first week has been heavily favoring the Chicago Cubs. Chicago is in the midst of a four game winning streak but remain eight games under .500 and out of the... More of this article »
White Sox Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors For 5 Players at the Deadline
The Chicago White Sox should be in a full rebuilding mode in a couple of weeks. Currently sitting 34-51, Chicago is 13 games back of both the division and nearest wildcard. A team with a weak farm system, it would be wisest for the... More of this article »
National League West: Up for Grabs Heading Into Trade Deadline
The National League West hosts a bevy of notable teams. The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken Baseball’s payroll critics by storm, signing every player it possibly can, including extended relatives and distinguished international... More of this article »
National League Central: Buyers and Sellers Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals were given a taste of their own medicine when the San Francisco Giants steamrolled them in last year’s NLCS. The same team who had come back from a 3-2 deficit to win the World Series in 2011, then went... More of this article »
National League East: Five Distinct Directions at the Trade Deadline
The immediate futures of each team in the National League East are all different and distinct. Had the Washington Nationals played to potential in the first half of the season and the Philadelphia Phillies recovered from an awful... More of this article »
American League West: Two Team Race Heading into the Trade Deadline
An argument can be made the American League West is upside down if you make your judgments based on winter activity. The defending West champion Oakland Athletics, as per usual, did very little in the offseason. Based on a team nearly... More of this article »
American League Central: Time to Concede to Detroit at Trade Deadline
Entering the 2013 season, the defending American League champion Tigers were on the short list of World Series contenders again. While the Angels added the big piece (Josh Hamilton) and the Blue Jays made the most noise, it’s... More of this article »
Yankees Injury News: Teixeira Surgery, Nunez to Begin Rehab
The little lingering chance of season ending surgery appears to be a painful reality for New York Yankees first baseman and slugger Mark Teixeira. With the trade deadline just over a month away, it is now apparent the Yankees will... More of this article »
R.A. Dickey and A.J. Griffin Throw Shutouts, Implications Different
Before the 7PM Eastern games even started Major League Baseball saw two complete game shutouts completed on Wednesday. R.A. Dickey, entering the game with an ERA north of 5.00 had an afternoon tilt with the division rival Tampa Bay... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Dylan Bundy to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
The Baltimore Orioles will not see an expected callup of its top pitching prospect in 2013. Dylan Bundy, the phenom expected to help boost a struggling rotation or average bullpen at some point this year, will now miss the remainder... More of this article »
American League East: Division of Buyers at Trade Deadline
Top to bottom the American League East is easily the most competitive in all of Major League Baseball. Currently, all five teams have at least won as many as they have lost and Boston, New York and Baltimore have three of the top six... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Should Be Major Players Up to Trade Deadline
Theo Epstein has never been shy about making a deal. The former Boston Red Sox GM helped built two World Series versions in Boston and now is in full rebuilding mode in Chicago. With the team openly not focusing on this season and... More of this article »
Marlins Ryan Webb, Mike Dunn, Not Steve Cishek, Likely to be Dealt
While most teams wonder what happens with hot-pitching Marlins’ pitcher, Ricky Nolasco, the Marlins are just as likely to deal some relievers at the trade deadline as they often do around this time. The popular rumor was they... More of this article »
Yankees GM Cashman: “Alex Should Just Shut the …….. Up”
Not everyone is happy that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is on Twitter. Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman angry over A-Rod’s decision his rehab process step-by-step had a not so measured response. “You... More of this article »
Aramis Ramirez to the Blue Jays? It Could Happen
Aramis Ramirez is 35-years-old and brings with him a career impact bat. Of course, his Milwaukee Brewers are 12 games under .500, in the toughest division for clinching a playoff spot in baseball and Ramirez has two potential years... More of this article »
Kendrys Morales, Raul Ibanez, Offer Trade Chips for Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are struggling, but it’s not because of their free agent signings. While players like Jesus Montero, Brendan Ryan, Dustin Ackley and Justin Smoak have all struggled to create a strong core for Seattle, guys... More of this article »
Giants Angel Pagan Could Miss Season With Hamstring Injury
San Francisco Giants outfielder Angel Pagan will undergo surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss 10-12 weeks recovering from an injured right hamstring tendon. Pagan has been the starting center fielder for the defending champion,... More of this article »
Breaking Down the New York Yankees Trade Possibilities
For the first time in years the New York Yankees are at a crossroads within both the 2013 season and the franchise. Presently, at 41-34, New York is just 2.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox for the AL East lead. If the season ended... More of this article »
Tyler Austin Heating up for Trenton Thunder
There has not been a larger focus on the Yankees’ minor league system in recent memory as there is throughout this 2013 campaign and especially into next year’s season. New York is riddled with player’s in their walk... More of this article »
Baseball’s Strong Connection Between Father and Son
Baseball is a tradition. It’s a religion. Baseball is history. It’s family. All of these terms get tossed around and when you’re not into the sport it gets treated like a bad love letter full of sappy romantic rhetoric... More of this article »
Yankees Tom Kahnle, Mark Montgomery Could Provide Bullpen Depth
The New York Yankees are in need of a shakeup at the major league level even if it is mainly on offense. The Yankees have an above average pitching staff but an anemic lineup, and with so many players headed to Free Agency, will need... More of this article »
Kyle Roller Hammering AA Pitching Trenton
Kyle Roller plays a position currently blocked by two different players for his Major League parent club, the New York Yankees. He is already 25-years-old and not considered a top 20 prospect in his own minor league system. As an eighth... More of this article »
Astros News: Brandon Barnes May Force Justin Maxwell Out of Centerfield
Brandon Barnes has been performing well in centerfield during Justin Maxwell‘s DL stint with a hand injury. The 27-year-old is hitting .271/.326/.729 with three home runs and 15 RBI this season and Houston Astros Manager Bo Porter... More of this article »
Rangers Ian Kinsler Activated, Leury Garcia back to AAA
Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler has been activated from the Disabled List and bat leadoff for the Rangers in Toronto. Kinsler, no stranger to injury has missed nearly a month with an intercostal strain and will return to... More of this article »
Pirates Call Up Brandon Cumpton – Will Start Against Dodgers
Brandon Cumpston‘s minor league contract has been purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates and he is expected to start Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cumpton is not considered a high prospect, ranking 25th... More of this article »
Jonathan Broxton Placed on DL, Pedro Villarreal Called Up
The Cincinnati Reds placed setup man, Jonathan Broxton, on the DL with a right elbow flexor strain. Broxton’s stint is retroactive to June 14th and it is unclear at this time whether he will be back by his eligible return date. With... More of this article »
Andy Pettitte: Career Should be Celebrated, Just Not in the Hall of Fame
I’m a die-hard New York Yankees fan. I live and breathe by defending people like Alex Rodriguez (until recently), watching Yankees’ classics and debating whether Yankees players like Don Mattingly (no) and Mike Mussina... More of this article »