Published on: 11th March, 2010
Sporting News staff reports ...Published on: 11th March, 2010
Cincinnati's 27-13 finish in 2009 provided some hope. But will Joey Votto have his breakout season? Can Scott Rolen stay healthy? Will Aaron Harang bounce back in a contract year? Will Homer Bailey's strong second half carry over? How good is Aroldis Chapman, and when will he arrive? And the biggest ...Published on: 10th March, 2010
Starting pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Aroldis Chapman aren't the only youngsters drawing rave reviews early in spring training. The way Jason Heyward has impressed, he could be a star before he plays his first regular season game. He is just one of a handful of young hitters hoping to use March ...Published on: 10th March, 2010
Expectations have changed in Milwaukee. The Brewers finished 80-82 last season, a disappointment after making the playoffs in 2008. However, it was the Brewers' third consecutive season with at least 80 wins (that hadn't happened since 1987-89). With sluggers Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun in the middle of the lineup ...Published on: 10th March, 2010
Associated Press ...Published on: 9th March, 2010
VIERA, Fla. -- Stephen Strasburg made that look easy. Facing major league hitters for the first time, the ballyhooed righthander pitched two scoreless innings against the Tigers with little trouble and no 100-mph fastballs. The phenom had a pretty good idea where his pitches were going Tuesday. Aside from the overflowing photograph ...Published on: 9th March, 2010
Associated Press ...Published on: 9th March, 2010
There isn't an "under new management" sign hanging at Wrigley Field, but the Cubs finally have a new owner in place in Tom Ricketts. Ricketts has big plans for stadium improvements, with the clubhouse apparently first on the list in terms of upgrades. Players no longer will have to walk ...Published on: 8th March, 2010
The Jackie Robinson Foundation will honor Selig at its awards banquet tonight in New York with a Robie Award, given to "individuals who embody the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson." Selig, a self-described American history buff who calls Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier in 1947 "one of the most important ...Published on: 8th March, 2010
George Winkler ...