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Rays Prospect Wil Myers Earns International League Player of the Week Honors
Tampa Bay Rays uber prospect Wil Myers was named the International League Batter of the Week, after hitting .423 over the past seven days. Myers collected four home runs, 15 RBI and a 1.038 slugging percentage and raised his... More of this article »
Free-Agent Grady Sizemore Resumes Baseball Activities
Grady Sizemore has resumed baseball activities and may be available to teams by the middle of the summer. Sizemore underwent microfracture surgery last September in his right knee, and while his career was in doubt, he has yet to experience... More of this article »
New York Yankees Fading Offense is a Long-term Issue
Andy Pettitte is due back from the Disabled list on Monday, and his return will signify maximum availability for the Yankees’ rotation. CC Sabathia, Hiroki Kuroda and Pettitte, will be restored back at the front of the rotation,... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Considering Minor League Assignment For B.J. Upton
Mired in a season-long slump the Atlanta Braves have considered asking center fielder B.J. Upton about working out his issues in the minor leagues. Upton signed a free agent deal for five years and $75 million with the Braves this... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Leaves Game Early with Injury
The unthinkable occurred for the Washington Nationals in the second inning of Saturday night’s game between the Nationals and Atlanta Braves. After throwing a changeup to Brian McCann with one out in the second, Nationals starter... More of this article »
Reeling New York Yankees to Face Significant Roster Decisions
New York Yankees starting corner infielders, Mark Teixeira and Kevin Youkilis are both due to come off the Disabled list on Friday for the series opener against the Red Sox. The timing is a best case scenario since both can bat right-handed... More of this article »
Michael Wacha Solid in Major League Debut – Gets No Decision
When asked by the St. Louis media what he thought of his call-up, Michael Wacha confidently said, “I’m here to stay.” If he continues having starts like he had tonight, then he is right–he is here to stay and... More of this article »
George Brett Named Interim Hitting Coach For Kansas City Royals
Hall of Famer George Brett was named the interim hitting coach for the Kansas City Royals and will take over the job immediately. Brett will replace Jack Maloof and Andre David, who have been reassigned within the organization. Brett... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Catchers and Projections
One of the most difficult positions on the diamond is often considered to be that of the catcher. Not only is a catcher expected to understand his pitchers, opposing hitters and their respective strengths and weaknesses, and endure... More of this article »
No Motte? No Problem, Edward Mujica Perfect For Cardinals
When St. Louis Cardinals closer, Jason Motte, went down before the season with an elbow injury that ultimately required season-ending Tommy John surgery, Cardinal nation was worried about who would fill this hole. Last season, Motte... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: Top 10 Pitchers and Projections
Although the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft will not compare to past drafts in terms of overall talent, the strength of pitching (especially that of college pitching) will sustain the June 6th draft. Stanford University’s Mark Appel and... More of this article »
Kelly Johnson Powers Rays Past Marlins
Earlier this year we asked Why Has There Been No Interest in Kelly Johnson? We are almost certain that Tampa Bay Rays general manager Andrew Friedman didn’t need any help from us when he signed Johnson to a one-year deal,... More of this article »
Dusty Baker, Johnny Cueto, Matt Garza Should All Grow the Hell Up
In Sunday afternoon’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds, Reds starter Johnny Cueto threw a pitch over the head of Cubs second baseman David DeJesus in the sixth inning. A warning was issued to both clubs, as... More of this article »
Dodgers Matt Kemp On Outburst: “It’s over now”
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was removed in the seventh inning of a one run game by Dodgers manager Don Mattingly and Kemp made it clear he was not happy. Kemp appeared to voice his displeasure at Mattingly as he headed... More of this article »
Ike Davis Strikes Out Four Times and the Game is Not Over
New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis struck out four times on a total pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on Friday night. It is the third time that he has accomplished the feat this season. The game was suspended in... More of this article »
Anibal Sanchez Loses No-Hitter Settles For One-Hit Shutout
Anibal Sanchez lost a no-hitter with one out in the ninth inning when Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer lined a single up the middle. It would have been the second no-hitter in Sanchez’s career. His first no-hitter as a... More of this article »
2013 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 – Potential Draft-Day Surprises
Over the course of the past few weeks, a plethora of mock drafts for the 2013 MLB Amateur Draft have materialized with full force. While the majority of such mock drafts have been relatively similar, particularly in reference to the... More of this article »
Miguel Cabrera Continues Assault on Major League Pitching
Miguel Cabrera homered for the fourth consecutive game and finished with three RBI and the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-6. Cabrera is now batting, .391/.467/701 with 14 home runs and 55 RBI, but it was an... More of this article »
Jesus Montero Optioned to AAA Tacoma
Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma and will be replaced by catcher Jesus Sucre. Interestingly Mike Zunino is the starter in Tacoma and Double-A back-up catcher Brandon Bantz has been moved... More of this article »
Mike Trout Hits for Cycle in Angels 12-0 Rout of Seattle
Last year’s AL Rookie of the Year and one of the most electrifying young players in the game, Mike Trout hit for the cycle on Tuesday night in a 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels. Trout’s... More of this article »
David Adams Provides Yankees Options for the Future
It’s been Preston Claiborne and Shawn Kelley stealing the show in the bullpen, easily the most dominant makeup of the New York Yankees‘ roster. With their assistance in the wake of Joba Chamberlain‘s injury, along... More of this article »
Joe Maddon Concludes Yunel Escobar Did Nothing Wrong
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon says that after reviewing video from yesterday afternoon’s game and having a conversation with shortstop Yunel Escobar, he doesn’t think that Escobar did anything wrong, and he is right. “He... More of this article »
Justin Masterson Dominant Performances Earn AL Player of the Week Honors
Cleveland Indians ace Justin Masterson was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday following two dominant outings in which he held his opponents scoreless. In two starts this past week, Masterson pitched 16.0 scoreless... More of this article »
Joey Votto Powers His Way to NL Player of the Week
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto was given the honor of National League Player of the Week on Monday, covering games from the week of May 13 through May 19. Over the course of the past week, Votto boasted a major league best... More of this article »
Jonathon Crawford Brings Big Arm, Talent to 2013 MLB Draft
The 2013 MLB Amateur Draft has precipitated much discussion and hype surrounding the likes of top college pitching prospects Mark Appel, Jonathan Gray, Sean Manaea, and even Braden Shipley. While there is no reasonable doubt of the... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: Top College Pitching Prospects Impressive
Analysts, scouts, talking heads, and even the informal baseball observer have labeled this year’s First-Year Player Draft a lackluster offering of talent compared to years past. Despite the fact that this year’s draft lacks a definitive... More of this article »
2013 MLB Mock Draft – First Round Prospects and Projections
The 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft looms in the minds of each of the 30 clubs as June 6th rapidly approaches reality. Clubs have analyzed, researched, and scouted each of the top high school and collegiate players that would offer the... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Earns First Win Since Opening Day
Stephen Strasburg can breathe a little easier now. With a 6-2 victory against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, Strasburg garnered his second victory of the season, his first since opening day on April 1. The Washington starter... More of this article »
Will Middlebrooks Struggles Left Over From Last Season
In the weeks leading up to opening day, Boston was projected for a season of mediocrity in the wake of a 2012 season marred by injury, poor play, and clubhouse disunity. Amongst the many questions surrounding the Boston club heading... More of this article »
Joba Chamberlain Should Be Traded Out of Need, Nothing More
Much has been written recently about the melodramatic confrontation between the overrated, “punk” reliever who never quite reached his potential and perhaps the greatest player any reliever can ever aspire to become. Of... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Upton Homers in Return to Arizona, Yankees Split DH With Indians
Justin Upton returned to Arizona and had four hits including a home run to help the Atlanta Braves stop a three-game losing streak. For the most part Upton received a mixed reaction from the Arizona crowd who seemed to enjoy the moment. “It... More of this article »
Anthony Rizzo Agrees To Seven-Year Extension With Cubs
Anthony Rizzo agreed to a contract extension worth $41 million that will keep him with the Chicago Cubs through 2019, according to major-league sources. The deal also includes two $14.5 million club options, plus $2 million buyouts. The... More of this article »
Evan Longoria Saves Rays With Walk-Off Homer
The Tampa Bay Rays were one away from a crushing defeat when Evan Longoria smashed a two-out home run in the bottom of the ninth to beat the San Diego Padres 8-7. Tampa Bay led 6-2 most of the game but lost the lead in the seventh... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Miller, Lester Toss One-Hitters, Overbay Leads Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Shelby Miller and Boston Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester both pitched one-hit complete-game shutouts to lead the night of strong pitching performances across Major League Baseball. Alex Cobb made major... More of this article »
Joe Girardi Thinking Outside The Box Has Yankees Winning
On Wednesday night, Joe Girardi batted David Phelps eighth in the lineup ahead of rookie Austin Romine. The part I have never seen the Yankees do in any World Series game or interleague matchup was the pitcher batting ahead of the... More of this article »
Angel Hernandez Is a Problem for MLB
Instant replay for baseball is supposed to help get it right, and many people are of the opinion that baseball needs more instant replay. After the fiasco in Cleveland last night with Angel Hernandez missing a call not once,... More of this article »
Joe Maddon Remains Optimistic As Rays Bullpen Struggles
As the Tampa Bay Rays bullpen let yet another game get away last night, manager Joe Maddon was tucked away in the clubhouse after being ejected by home-plate umpire Marty Foster. After Foster called out Sean Rodriguez who was trying... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Yankees Shut-Out By Rockies, Reds Walk-Off on Braves
Jorge De La Rosa tossed six scoreless innings and Carlos Gonzalez‘s two-run homer was all the offense the Rockies needed in a 2-0 win over the Yankees. Hiroki Kuroda took his second loss of the season, pitching well allowing... More of this article »
Blue Jays J.A. Happ Hit In Head With Line Drive – Video
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A.Happ was struck in the head by a line drive from outfielder Desmond Jennings in the second inning and left the field on a stretcher. Happ could be seen waving his hands as he was immobilized. The ball... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Rays Squander Seven Run Lead, Red Sox Rally For Win
The Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a seven run deficit that was capped when J.P. Arencibia hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning off Rays closer Fernando Rodney. The Rays took a 5-0 lead when Evan Longoria... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Verlander Dominates Astros, Rangers Finish Sweep of Red Sox
Justin Verlander held the Houston Astros hitless until the seventh inning and the Tigers swamped the Astros 9-0. Verlander struck out nine and lowered his ERA to 1.55 this season. “I actually felt really calm out there,”... More of this article »
Marlins Have Their Way Early On With Phillies Roy Halladay
Roy Halladay was torched for eight runs in just 3 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Indians in his last start. His season ERA climbed to 6.75 through six starts. Halladay got the start against the Miami Marlins today looking to improve... More of this article »
Red Sox Look To Lester To Avoid Rangers Sweep
The Boston Red Sox will look to Jon Lester to avoid a three game sweep against the Texas Rangers. The Red Sox entered the series having one their first four road series of the season. Yu Darvish will take the mound for Texas. Lester... More of this article »
Struggling Aces: David Price, R.A. Dickey Slammed, Will Face Off Next
Reigning Cy Young winners David Price and R.A. Dickey continue to struggle, and both aces gave up grand slams in their starts yesterday and will get a chance to redeem themselves on Thursday, against each other. Price gave up nine... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Tigers Unload on Astros, Giants Walk-Off On Dodgers Again
Moving to the American League was never going to be easy for the Houston Astros. Houston (8-23) has the worst record in the majors, having lost five in a row and nine of its last 10 games. The young Astros were more like sacrificial... More of this article »
Kyle Kendrick Leads Phillies Win Over Marlins
Kyle Kendrick allowed two earned runs over seven innings and Ryan Howard and Domonic Brown hit home runs to back up the effort and the Phillies went on to record their fourth win in six games 7-2 over the Miami Marlins. Kendrick... More of this article »
Dan Haren and Nationals Get Past Braves
Dan Haren gave the Washington Nationals the kind of performance they were expecting when they signed the veteran right-hander to a free-agent deal this off-season. Haren tossed eight solid innings and Denard Span had a two run... More of this article »
Joel Hanrahan Saves Red Sox 20th Win – Andrew Bailey Has Sore Biceps
Joel Hanrahan recorded his 100th career save after surrendering a lead -off single and the Boston Red Sox earned their 20th win of the season 3-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays. Andrew Bailey who has assumed the closer role in Hanrahan’s... More of this article »