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Baltimore Orioles Acquire Michael Morse From Seattle Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder/DH Michael Morse from the Seattle Mariners. In exchange, the Mariners will receive minor-league outfield prospect Morse had one of the worst seasons of his career and did not develop... More of this article »
2013 MLB September Call-Ups: New York Yankees Projections
As the month of September approaches in the coming days, teams will be allowed to expand their active roster from the typical 25-man to a 40-man roster setup. While contenders are able to garner further talent to bolster their respective... More of this article »
2013 MLB September Call-Ups: Boston Red Sox Projections
After a west coast road trip that saw the Red Sox take back-to-back three-game sets against the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston will settle into a nine-game home stretch, commencing with a series against AL... More of this article »
Mets Matt Harvey Has Partially Torn UCL
According to reports New York Mets ace Matt Harvey is headed to the disabled list with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament and could be facing Tommy John Surgery. Marc Carig of Newsday originally reported that Harvey underwent... More of this article »
2013 September Call-Ups: Top Prospects and Projections
As we reach the final days of August, all 30 major league clubs are gearing up for the final month of the season and planning for either the postseason stretch ahead or the start of the 2014 season. With the commencement of September,... More of this article »
2014 MLB Draft Preview: Top 10 Prospects and Projections
While the college baseball season is a distant memory and much of the summer showcases and tournaments are in the rearview mirror, it is an appropriate time to assess the Top 10 prospects for the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft. This... More of this article »
Ryan Braun Apologizes for PED’s Use, and so it goes..
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun issued a lengthy statement of apology for his use of performance-enhancing drugs during the 2011 season. Braun failed a drug test that fall, but he successfully appealed what would have been... More of this article »
Rays Sign Delmon Young, Claim David DeJesus Off Waivers
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed Delmon Young to a minor league deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The 27-year-old was released by the Phillies last week and will now return to the organization that selected him first... More of this article »
Red Sox Call Up Top Prospect Xander Bogaerts
With the Boston Red Sox having lost seven of their last 10 games the team has decided the time is now to call up their top prospect, 20-year-old shortstop Xander Bogaerts, Bogaerts will replace Brock Holt on the 25-man roster who... More of this article »
Royals Miguel Tejada Suspended 105 Games For Amphetamines
Kansas City Royals infielder Miguel Tejada has been suspended for 105 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for a banned amphetamine under the joint drug agreement, MLB has announced. The suspension is effective immediately. Tejada... More of this article »
Phillies Charlie Manuel Out As Manager, Ryne Sandberg In
The Philadelphia Phillies Charlie Manuel has been removed as manger and has been replaced by Ryne Sandberg on an interim basis, the team announced Friday. The team informed Manuel that it would not renew his contract and a decision... More of this article »
Mike Trout In Favor of Lifetime Bans for PED Users
If Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had his way baseball players caught using performance enhancing drugs would be banned for baseball – for life. Trout is just the latest union member to speak out about the need for... More of this article »
Jack Clark Fired From Radio Job After PED’s Accusations
Former major-leaguer and current radio host Jack Clark was fired along with his co-host Kevin Slaten after making allegations about Albert Puljos and Justin Verlander and their involvement with performance enhancing drugs. Clark began... More of this article »
Phillies Reach Agreement With Chase Utley on Extension
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with second baseman Chase Utley on an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2015 season at the minimum. The deal will be worth between $27 million guaranteed with... More of this article »
2013 Perfect Game All-American Classic: Rosters and Top 5 Players
The 2013 Perfect Game All-American Classic presented by Rawlings will take place on Sunday, August 11 at PETCO Park in San Diego, California, as 51 of the country’s top high school players will showcase their talents in an East-West... 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 »
MLB Suspends 12 Players In Biogenesis Scandal
Major League Baseball has agreed to 50-game suspensions with 12 players for their roles in the Biogenesis case, FoxSports.com reported Monday. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and 2011 The 2011 NL MVP Ryan Braun was suspended last month... 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 »
10 Players That Should Have Been Traded at Deadline
The 2013 trade deadline has come and gone, leaving behind a faint whisper of what has typically been seen at each year’s deadline. The premier deal at the deadline was the seven-player deal that sent Jake Peavy to the Boston... More of this article »
Rays Ball Boy ‘Saves” The Bullpen (Video)
After two misses earlier in the game the Tampa Bay Rays ball boy was due. On a line drive off the bat of Matt Joyce in the bottom of the sixth inning, he makes a great catch and gets a rousing ovation. The Rays bullpen first scattered... 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 »
Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Brian Wilson – Minor League Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers reached an agreement with reliver Brian Wilson. Wilson is a three-time All-Star who led the National League with 48 saves in 2010. The Dodgers have been seeking bullpen help, specifically an eighth-inning man... More of this article »
For Now Michael Young Will Accept Trade To Rangers Only
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Michael Young is okay with being traded as long as a team that he is traded to visit Texas Rangers according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The Phillies reportedly plan on calling up third baseman Cody... More of this article »
Pirates Trade Rumors: 2013 Fate to be Determined by Pitching, Not Hitting
The MLB non-waiver trade deadline is on Wednesday at 4pm. Most think the Pittsburgh Pirates need to trade for a right fielder or first baseman to ensure that this team will be playing meaningful baseball well into September and hopefully... More of this article »
SF Giants Trade Rumors: Lincecum, Lopez, Pence,
According to multiple sources the San Francisco Giants are entertaining offers on a number of veterans, including Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence and Javier Lopez. Keep in mind that just last week Giants general manager Brian Sabean went... 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 »
Red Sox Trade Rumors: 5 Players Boston Needs to Consider
After an embarrassing shutout loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, the Boston Red Sox relinquished the outright lead in the AL East division for the first time since May 27, as the Tampa Bay Rays have recently surged to grab... 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 »
Who Will Be Better Long Term: Wil Myers or Yasiel Puig?
Baseball’s infatuation with Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfielder Yasiel Puig almost hit John Madden / Brett Favre levels. Puig, a 22-year-old from Cuba, burst onto the scene when he hit .436 with a 1.180 OPS and seven home runs in June. His... 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 »
Yunel Escobar Flashes The Leather In Rays Win
Yunel Escobar backed up a complete game win over the Boston Red Sox by Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price with a brilliant behind that back flip to start a double play in the bottom of the fourth inning. Price (5-5) needed only 97 pitches... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Tim Hudson Leaves Game After Ankle Injury
Atlanta Braves right-hander Tim Hudson was carted off the field after being stepped on by New York Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr. accidentally stepped on his right ankle/foot at first base. Young stepped on the back of Hudson’s ankle... More of this article »
Rays Top Prospect Taylor Guerrieri Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
The top pitching prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, Taylor Guerrieri, underwent Tommy John surgery today and will most likely be out until the 2015 season. Guerrieri was slated to pitch in the 2013 Futures Game, but was scratched... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline: Francisco Rodriguez Trade Analysis
Following the announcement that the Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun would be suspended for the remaining 65 games of the 2013 season on Monday, the Brewers went ahead and made a deal for a future big bat on Tuesday. The Brewers... More of this article »
Red Sox Extend Dustin Pedroia – 7 years, $100 Million
The Boston Red Sox have reached agreement on a seven-year contract extension with All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia worth around $100 million. The deal is pending a physical. Pedroia is in his eight season with the Red Sox and... More of this article »
The 10 Best Available Rentals at the MLB Trade Deadline
For a lot of teams, making the playoffs is a big deal. For instance, the Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t been October-bound since 1992. But it sometimes takes more than just a team’s current roster to make the push and of course, succeed... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline: Trade Analysis of Matt Garza Deal
After completing their third trade in the past month on July 8, which saw the Cubs send Scott Hairston to the Washington Nationals for pitching prospect Ivan Pineyro, Chicago finally completed a deal involving their premier trade chip,... More of this article »
MLB Suspends Ryan Braun For The Rest of 2013
Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2013 season by Major League Baseball. The announcement came from commissioner Bud Selig for violations of the basic agreement and its joint... More of this article »
Cubs Trade Matt Garza To Rangers For Prospects
The Texas Rangers acquired right-handed starter Matt Garza from the Chicago Cubs for prospects C.J. Edwards, Mike Olt and two other prospects that have yet to be named. Gaza has pitched to a 3.17 ERA this season over 71 innings... More of this article »
Top 10 MLB Pitching Prospects Who Should Make Debut First
We have witnessed some of the brightest pitching prospects in the game make their much anticipated major league debuts this season, from Kevin Gausman to Gerrit Cole and Zack Wheeler. Most recently we saw Houston Astros top prospect... More of this article »
Indians Justin Masterson ‘Masterful’ in 7-1 Victory
After a pair of starts that saw the Indians ace surrender eight runs and walk nine, Justin Masterson bounced back on Sunday afternoon by turning in a masterful victory, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 7-1 rout of the Minnesota Twins... More of this article »
Matt Harvey Outduels Cliff Lee in Dominant Win
In his first outing back since getting the starting nod at the 84th All-Star Game before his home crowd at Citi Field, New York Mets ace Matt Harvey turned in a dominant performance on Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies,... More of this article »
MLB: Top 10 Rookie Performers in 2013 (So Far)
The All-Star Game has come and gone, the July trade deadline will pass on by in less than two weeks, and all 30 major league clubs are gearing for the summer stretch ahead and potential postseason runs. On Tuesday, we witnessed a 3-0... More of this article »
Cardinals Send Matt Holliday to the 15-day Disabled List
St. Louis Cardinals will be without slugger Matt Holliday for at least another week as the team placed the left fielder on the 15 day disabled list. He’s hitting .268/.351/.448 with 13 homers and 47 RBI this season. First baseman/outfielder... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline: 8 Players Over 35 Who Could Be Traded
The major league trade deadline will go down 12 days from now (July 31). Contending teams usually covet players in their prime and sellers prefer acquiring prospects—but sometimes, aged veterans get traded too. With the All-Star... More of this article »