Published on: 26th July, 2010
More trade candidates were injured than dealt during the past few days but don't fret. The moves are coming. The Angels made a big one Sunday afternoon by dealing for Diamondbacks right-hander Dan Haren. As Saturday's nonwaiver deadline approaches, look for more clubs to get busy. As White Sox manager Ozzie ...Published on: 22nd July, 2010
Stan McNeal analyzes three hot topics in Major League Baseball: Jaime Garcia is a leading candidate to win NL Rookie of the Year. STRIKE 1: Garcia is the top rookie starter If you haven't been paying attention to Cardinals lefthander Jaime Garcia, it's time to. For a number of reasons, including: • If the ...Published on: 21st July, 2010
CINCINNATI -- The bases are loaded, there are no outs in the eighth inning and the Reds are clinging to a one-run lead. The near-capacity crowd rises not once, not twice but several times as Arthur Rhodes stares down the Rockies' hitters. When Rhodes throws a 92-mph fastball past Carlos Gonzalez ...Published on: 18th July, 2010
Four things to look forward to this week: Stephen Strasburg could have his most difficult test so far in Cincinnati on Wednesday. 1. Ubaldo Jimenez vs. Anibal Sanchez, Monday night. Any time Jimenez pitches, a no-hitter could happen. As Rockies manager Jim Tracy, says, "He's going to do it again and he's ...Published on: 14th July, 2010
Ubaldo Jimenez is halfway to 30 wins. Miguel Cabrera is poised to make a serious run at the Triple Crown. No-hitters are being pitched at a near-record pace. But the No. 1 reason to look forward to baseball's second half, which begins with seven games Thursday, has nothing to do with ...Published on: 13th July, 2010
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- For all he did as a baseball owner, George Steinbrenner's greatest legacy was leaving the Yankees in far better shape than when he bought them. He wouldn't want it any other way. George Steinbrenner's $8.7 million investment in the 1970s paid off well. Steinbrenner died early Tuesday at the age ...Published on: 13th July, 2010
Coming up with five memorable moments from a two-hour, 30-some minute event featuring some of baseball's best hitters shouldn't be this difficult. But perhaps that says something about the event, or the length of it anyway. As far as home run derbies go, this one had way more homers (95 ...Published on: 13th July, 2010
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Plenty will be new at the All-Star Game Tuesday night and a little will be old. But the big question: Will the outcome be any different? A look at what's new, what's old and the NL's perspective on ending its 13-game winless streak. Starting with youth AL starting pitcher David ...Published on: 10th July, 2010
With the All-Star break approaching, baseball's races for individual glory are as tight as the pennant races. About all that is certain is that 2009's big winners -- Albert Pujols, Joe Mauer, Tim Lincecum and Zack Greinke -- will need stronger showings in the second half to have a chance ...Published on: 4th July, 2010
The All-Star rosters are out. Let the griping begin. There is plenty to gripe about, too: An ERA of 2.62 and a WHIP of 0.96 aren't enough to make the Padres' Mat Latos an All-Star. 1. Not a single pitcher from the Padres makes the team. This could not have been what ...