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Shelby Miller Makes MLB Debut For Cardinals in Relief
Shelby Miller Makes MLB Debut Out of the Bullpen Over 78 appearances in professional baseball since he was a first round pick out of high school in 2009, 21-year-old Shelby Miller had never pitched out of the bullpen. His debut as... More of this article »
Dodgers Rotation Will Be Tested Without Billingsley
Right-hander Chad Billingsley was shut down As they prepare for a critical three-game weekend series at San Francisco, the team they are chasing in the National League West and are 4.5 games behind, the Los Angeles Dodgers learned... More of this article »
Colorado Rockies Odd Season of Drastic Splits – Pitch Limits
Josh Rutledge filling in for Troy Tulowitzski is hitting .331/.349/.938 For even the most ardent baseball fan, a quick glance at the Colorado Rockies depth chart can evoke a reaction similar to that classic line from the movie... More of this article »
Wandy Rodriguez Recovers from Rocky Start with Pirates
The Pirates version of a big splash at the trade deadline this season was acquiring left-handed starter Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros. The Pirates thought so highly of the starter, they traded away three of their better... More of this article »
Reds’ Frazier Deserving of NL Rookie of the Year
Todd Frazier should be National League Rookie of the Year A leading candidate for the National League Rookie of the Year made it more bearable for the Cincinnati Reds during the absence of the 2010 National League Most Valuable Player. At... More of this article »
MLB – Top Free Agent Third Basemen for 2013
Free Agent third basemen will be scarce in 2013 The free agent landscape at third base this off-season will be shaped by whether or not teams choose to pick up options on their respective players, or opt for buyouts. If the New York... More of this article »
Are The A’s In The Midst Of “Moneyball: The Sequel”?
Somewhere in Hollywood, writers are cranking out a script for Moneyball: The Sequel. If not, they should be. The surprising Oakland A’s are not only chasing a wild card spot, but a nine-game winning streak has them within sight... More of this article »
MLB’s Top Prospects Seeing Action in the Show
Summoned from Double-A Frisco on Saturday, 19-year-old Jurickson Profar launched a home run in his first Major League at-bat Sunday afternoon for the Texas Rangers, which have the best record in the American League at 79-54 and sit... More of this article »
Rangers’ Profar Hits Home Run in First Career At-Bat
Profar became the second youngest player to homer in his first career at-bat This is the season of the young phenom in Major League Baseball. First, it was 21-year-old Mike Trout and 19-year-old Bryce Harper. Next, the 20-year-old... More of this article »
Rays Acquire Ben Francisco from Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Houston Astros outfielder Ben Francisco in a trade for a player to be named later. Francisco is hitting.242/.292/.370 with two home runs, seven RBI and a .662 OPS in 144 plate appearances between Houston... More of this article »
Mariners’ Hernandez, Vargas, Claimed – Decisions Looming
Will the Mariners Trade Felix Hernandez? For a club that sits four games under .500 (at 64-68) and occupies the American League West basement, the Seattle Mariners sure are drawing a lot of interest from opposing teams at today’s... More of this article »
Red Sox Should Re-Sign David Ortiz – Should They?
Will Red Sox Plans Include David Ortiz When he is healthy, David Ortiz is hands down the best designated hitter in the game. Even at 36, the left-handed slugger is one of the most potent run-producing bats in Major League Baseball. As... More of this article »
Guillen Sets Expectation’s Early for Injured Marlins Players
Guillen: Now, it’s time for the Marlins to take it our way Ozzie Guillen is never going to be accused of having lots of patience. What he does have has expired. With 30 or so games left in the 2012 season, Guillen sent a message... More of this article »
Pirates – September Call-Ups and Active Roster Preview
Pirates call-ups to help post-season push The first of September in Pittsburgh normally means the arrival of 10-15 minor league prospects that will be getting their feet wet in the majors for the first time. Those players have been... More of this article »
Yankees’ Injuries Finally Catching Up
Alex Rodriguez could begin rehab stint this weekend It appears it’s finally happening. Most of the season the Yankees have been an elite team in baseball. After taking off with a 10 game winning streak during Interleague play,... More of this article »
Pirates McDonald Becomes Stopper When Most Needed
James McDonald gave the Pirates a shut-down performance PNC Park had it all Tuesday night. Major collisions, curtain calls, standing ovations and even a dominant performance from one of their aces. During the 9-0 stomping... More of this article »
MLB – Top 5 Second Base Free Agents for 2013
Top Free Agent Second Basemen for 2013 If you are a Major League general manager and your team is in need of a second baseman for next season and beyond, you better hope there is help on the farm or that you can pull off a productive... More of this article »
Toronto Blue Jays – Top 10 Prospects List
Travis d’Arnaud, Anthony Gose Lead Blue Jays Top 10 Prospects Expected to contend in the American League East this season, the Toronto Blue Jays have been decimated by injuries. Long before the team learned on Tuesday that right... More of this article »
Twins Will Decide on Morneau in Off-Season
Will Twins bring back Morneau in 2013 ? While they are mired in the present and gazing at the future, the Minnesota Twins recognize they must return to the past to become a contender again. At 52-76 entering Tuesday night’s... More of this article »
Dodgers Not Done Trading – Spending
Dodgers Looking For More Pitching Seemingly operating on an unlimited budget, the Los Angeles Dodgers are evidently not content about the bounty of players they have acquired over the last month. At 69-60 – and 2.5 games behind... More of this article »
MLB – Top 5 First Base Free Agents for 2013
Among a myriad of other teams seeking power from a position known for run production, the Boston Red Sox will be in the market for a first baseman this off-season after dealing left-handed slugger to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the... More of this article »
Pirates Release LHP Erik Bedard
The Pittsburgh Pirates released struggling left-hander Erik Bedard. Bedard signed a $4.5 million deal with the Pirates in December and is 7- 14 with a 5.01 ERA this year. Bedard went 4-1 in May, and since that time his production... More of this article »
Teixeira (Likely) Headed to DL after Yankees’ Loss
Teixeira Headed to DL ? There’s an old Baseball belief a starting pitcher has a handful of starts where all of his “stuff” is working, a handful of starts where “nothing” is working and a season is decided... More of this article »
Red Sox Place Ortiz Back on DL
Has Ortiz Played his Last Game With Boston The Red Sox placed slugger David Ortiz on the 15 day disabled list and recalled Ryan Kalish from Triple-A Pawtucket in a corresponding move. Ortiz missed 35 games with a right Achilles strain... More of this article »
Orioles Acquire Joe Saunders – Bolster Rotation
Diamondbacks Trade Saunders to Orioles Knowing that their first post-season berth since 1997 is within reach, the Baltimore Orioles acquired 31-year-old left-hander Joe Saunders from Arizona in an effort to upgrade their starting... More of this article »
Dodgers Lineup Now Has The Edge Over Rival Giants
Dodgers Acquisitions One-Upped Giants The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers have one of baseball’s most storied rivalries. This season, it has heated up as the Giants have a three-game lead in the National League... More of this article »
Red Sox Top 10 Prospects – System Restocked After Blockbuster Trade
Desperately wanting to upgrade their lineup with Adrian Gonzalez, the Los Angeles Dodgers showed just how much they coveted the left-handed hitting first baseman by taking on the bulky contracts of Josh Beckett and Carl Crawford, and... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers – Win Now and Win at All Costs Approach
New Ownership Wants to Win it all in 2012 Funded by the deep pockets of their new ownership, the Los Angeles Dodgers did not wait until the off-season to upgrade their roster. The ownership group is showing that it wants to win... More of this article »
Joey Votto Making Progress – Return Date Uncertain
Votto’s Return To Reds Lineup Soon? Rather than talk about when he would return to the Reds lineup, Joey Votto talked about how much progress he is making since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on July 17. Votto reinjured... More of this article »
Braves Place Ben Sheets on the DL
Ben Sheets Heads to the 15-Day Disabled List The Atlanta Braves announced today that starting pitcher Ben Sheets was placed on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Sheets lasted 4 1/3 innings against the Giants, and... More of this article »
Dodgers – Red Sox – Trade Analysis and Impact
One of the biggest blockbuster trades in recent baseball history is designed to dramatically help both teams. As Baseball News Source reported earlier, the Red Sox and Dodgers have completed a nine-player deal that will ship Adrian... More of this article »
Red Sox – Dodgers Blockbuster Deal – Beckett, Gonzlalez, Crawford Head West
Red Sox – Dodgers Complete 9 Player Mega-Deal The Dodgers and Red Sox have completed a deal that sends Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto to Los Angeles for first baseman James Loney as well... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers – Top Five Prospects
With the news that the Red Sox and Dodgers are nearing a blockbuster deal that would send Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto to Los Angeles for a package of prospects that could feature pitchers Zach Lee, Allen... More of this article »
D-Backs Upton Claimed – Saunders Clears Waivers
The Arizona Diamondbacks have decisions to make about their future. Outfielder Justin Upton has been claimed by an unidentified team, CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman reported this afternoon, while left-handed starting pitcher Joe... More of this article »
Dodgers Awarded Claim On Beckett – Bigger Deal Brewing?
On Thursday, Baseball News Source speculated about a potential deal between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers involving the latter acquiring Adrian Gonzalez and Josh Beckett. This afternoon, it was announced that the Dodgers... More of this article »
Will Adrian Gonzalez Be Traded to the Dodgers?
Dating back to before last month’s non-waiver trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers were reportedly interested in acquiring Boston Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. A deal never happened, but on Friday the Los Angeles... More of this article »
Reds Prospect Hamilton – New Minor League Stolen Base King
Lacing a base hit in his only at-bat, Wednesday’s performance on the basepaths was middling for Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Billy Hamilton. The 21-year-old speedster managed just one stolen base. Hamilton has created dramatically... More of this article »
Red Sox Place Beckett, Gonzalez on Trade Waivers
Josh Beckett and Adrian Gonzalez were placed on trade waivers this week by the Boston Red Sox, joining Arizona’s Joe Saunders and San Diego’s Edinson Volquez on the list of potential valuable additions to contenders. Of... More of this article »
Colon Suspended 50 Games for PEDs
Somehow, it was not a surprise to hear this afternoon that the Oakland A’s right-hander has been suspended 50 games for testing positive for illegal performance-enhancing drugs. After all, the 39-year-old right-hander underwent... More of this article »
Top Five Outfield Prospects In Baseball
Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore has a peculiar allegiance to 28-year-old right fielder Jeff Francoeur. Though the perennially rebuilding ballclub is 54-67 and Francouer is hitting .240 with a .661 OPS, Moore refuses... More of this article »
Cardinals Make First Rotation Decision by Extending Westbrook
Westbrook is 97-93 with a 4.26 ERA over 12 Major League seasons Steady starting pitching has been the hallmark of the St. Louis Cardinals in recent years. Even without Adam Wainwright in 2011 (because of Tommy John surgery) and Chris... More of this article »
Rays Luke Scott Activated from DL – Sean Rodriguez sent to AAA
Scott has hit .225/.279./.438 and hit 12 home runs with 45 RBI this season. The Tampa Bay Rays activated DH Luke Scott from the 15 day disabled list and optioned infielder Sean Rodriguez to Triple-A Durham. Scott went 8-for-26 (.308)... More of this article »
A’s Acquire Stephen Drew to Bolster Offense
The A’s are hoping that a change of scenery sparks the younger brother of J.D. Drew Strengthened with the return of left-hander Brett Anderson and right-hander Brandon McCarthy to what is one of the best starting rotations in... More of this article »
Seven Players Whose 2013 Options Will be Picked Up
In the off-season, Atlanta must decide whether they want to exercise a $12 million team option on the 28-year-old McCann or a $500,000 buyout. In the midst of a 1-for-23 slump that has dropped his average to .227, Brian McCann is hurting.... More of this article »
Brett Anderson Rejoins Already Deep A’s Rotation
The 24-year-old Anderson, who is 21-23 with a 3.66 ERA over three Major League seasons, underwent Tommy John surgery last July Already boasting the second-best starters’ ERA in the American League at 3.77, the Oakland A’s... More of this article »
Carl Crawford Set to Have Tommy John Surgery
For months, Carl Crawford has told the Boston Red Sox that he needs Tommy John surgery. Dr. James Andrews, Crawford explained, said in April that the procedure was inevitable. Instead of allowing the 31-year-old outfielder to undergo... More of this article »
Clemens to Pitch Again – For the Skeeters, Not the Yankees
Roger Clemens is returning to the mound. Will the New York Yankees be watching? Not likely since the 50-year-old right-hander’s agent Randy Hendricks told ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, “It’s a fun thing and let’s... More of this article »
Castro Agrees to Seven-Year Extension with Cubs
Castro’s contract includes a $16 million option for an eighth year in 2020 along with a $1 million buyout that is part of the $60 million in guaranteed money A centerpiece in the Chicago Cubs’ rebuilding movement, 22-year-old... More of this article »