1. 10 Biggest Takeaways from the 1st Quarter of the 2013 MLB Season

    At some point in every Major League Baseball season, small sample size ceases to apply, context can be applied and conclusions on players, teams and pennant races can be made...

    Joe Giglio Written by Joe Giglio about 17 hours ago 463 reads 1 comments

  2. Rangers Scratch Ian Kinsler from Friday's Lineup with Bruised Ribs

    The Rangers have scratched second baseman Ian Kinsler from Friday's lineup. He is dealing with bruised ribs, apparently suffered on this ugly slide from Thursday's game: .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 18 hours ago 47 reads 0 comments

  3. Astros Open to Extension with Jose Altuve

    The Astros have trimmed payroll to unheard of levels for today's game over the past year as they look to rebuild their franchise, but it appears that they're not afraid to spend if it meant keeping Jose Altuve around long-term...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 18 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  4. Porter: Altuve Will Be Activated Saturday

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 18 hours ago 2 reads 0 comments

  5. Pirates Notebook: Gomez Remains Starter for Now

    Among the many moving parts of the rotation, the fifth spot has remained in flux. Its current occupant, Jeanmar Gomez, has pitched well enough that he might keep the spot for a few more weeks...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 18 hours ago 3,757 reads 0 comments

  6. Blueprint to MLB Creating the Perfect Replay System for 2014

    After enduring a truly brutal week of umpiring, Major League Baseball intends to expand the use of instant replay in time for the 2014 season, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN...

    Ely Sussman Written by Ely Sussman about 18 hours ago 110 reads 2 comments

  7. Small Adjustment Key to Pirates Pitcher Liriano's Return to Form

    Francisco Liriano spent more time watching the game than participating in it for a time last September. It might have been the best thing to happen for his career.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 18 hours ago 5 reads 0 comments

  8. Jair Jurrjens Talks About Joining the Orioles

    Jair Jurrjens, who will make his Orioles debut Saturday, spoke with the local media after arriving in the clubhouse Friday. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 18 hours ago 11 reads 0 comments

  9. M's Recall RHP Farquhar, Option Noesi to Triple-A

    The @ Mariners select RHP Danny Farquhar from Triple-A Tacoma; option RHP Hector Noesi to Tacoma; transfer RHP Stephen Pryor to 60-day DL. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 18 hours ago 2 reads 0 comments

  10. Ethier out of Tonight's Lineup vs. Braves

    # Dodgers lineup at # Braves : Crawford LF Punto 2B Kemp CF Gonzalez 1B AJ Ellis C Van Slyke RF Cruz 3B Gordon SS Ryu P #whiff .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 18 hours ago 2 reads 0 comments

  11. MRI on Stewart's Groin Comes Back Clean

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 19 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments

  12. Victorino out of Lineup vs. Twins

    Red Sox lineup: Ellsbury CF, Nava RF, Pedroia 2B, Ortiz DH, Middlebrooks 3B, Drew SS, Gomes LF, Carp 1B, Saltalamacchia C, Buchholz SP .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 19 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments

  13. Buster Posey Talks to B/R About Giants Baseball, New Sports Drink and More

    Buster Posey is the reigning NL MVP after completing a season where he helped lead the San Francisco Giants to their second World Series title in three seasons. In 2012, Posey hit ...

    Dan Mori Written by Dan Mori about 19 hours ago 91 reads 0 comments

  14. Heyward Hitting 2nd in Return from DL

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 19 hours ago 5 reads 0 comments

  15. Heyward Activated; Braves Place Walden on DL

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 19 hours ago 2 reads 0 comments

  16. SF Giants Manager Bochy Plans to Start Vogelsong as Usual Monday

    UPDATE, 4:30 p.m: Manager Bruce Bochy said he has no plans to change the rotation. Ryan Vogelsong will remain in the rotation for now. “Right now, that's the plan,” Bochy said...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 20 hours ago 26 reads 0 comments

  17. Another Reliever Could Be Coming for SF Giants

    In the wake of Thursday night's spirited 8-6 comeback win, manager Bruce Bochy and general manager continue to discuss promoting another reliever from Triple-A Fresno to get the Giants through the last three games at Coors Field...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 20 hours ago 33 reads 0 comments

  18. Pondering Cain's Release Point

    As a somewhat obsessed observer of Giants baseball, one thing I've noticed this year – by just watching the games, nerds – is that Cain appears to be throwing – ...

    Brad Read Written by Brad Read about 20 hours ago 9 reads 0 comments

  19. One Quick Roster Fix for Six MLB Contenders

    It’s highly doubtful that any minor league player is going to have the type of impact Mike Trout had on the Los Angeles Angels when he joined the team in late April of last year and went to have one of the best rookie season’s ever (...

    Jason Martinez Written by Jason Martinez about 20 hours ago 338 reads 0 comments

  20. What Reid Ryan as President Means for Astros, Nolan Ryan, Astros-Rangers Rivalry

    The Houston Astros have their Ryan. Maybe not the Ryan they were hoping for, mind you, but the Ryan the Astros have hired certainly comes to them with baseball cred, and his hiring ...

    Zachary D. Rymer Written by Zachary D. Rymer about 20 hours ago 246 reads 1 comments

  21. Indians Activate Vinnie Pestano from the Disabled List

    Indians setup man Vinnie Pestano is back from the disabled list after missing the past two weeks with elbow tendinitis. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 20 hours ago 14 reads 0 comments

  22. Phillies Option Valdes, Recall Rosenberg from AAA

    Phillies optioned LHP Raul Valdes to Lehigh Valley (AAA). To take his place on the roster, RHP B.J. Rosenberg has been recalled from LV. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 20 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  23. Harvey Does It All as Mets Beat Cubs 3-2

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 21 hours ago 24 reads 0 comments

  24. Cubs Game Day: Host Mets; Waiting for Garza

    Manager Dale Sveum says he is happy with the way the back end of his pitching staff is shaping up because of improved performances from middle relievers and the closer. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 21 hours ago 459 reads 0 comments

  25. Minor Moves: Blaine Boyer

    Right-hander Blaine Boyer exercised the out clause in his minor league deal with the Royals and became a free agent, tweets Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star. .....

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 21 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments