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  1. Devin Mesoraco: The Key to the Cincinnati Reds Offense?

    The Cincinnati Reds offense ranked 3rd in the National League last season in runs scored with 698 runs scored, finishing behind the St. Louis Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 11 days ago 338 reads 2 comments

  2. Pete Rose on New Sports Illustrated Cover

    Former Reds great and Hit King Pete Rose appears on the cover of the March 10 issue of Sports Illustrated.....

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 11 days ago 223 reads 0 comments

  3. Mat Latos Passes First Big Test; Mike Leake, Sean Marshall Also Progressing

    GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Right-hander Mat Latos passed his first big test since his Feb. 14 knee surgery. Latos threw a session off the mound for the first time.....

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 11 days ago 98 reads 0 comments

  4. Homer Bailey Strong in His Second Outing

    GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Homer Bailey's second outing of the spring went considerably better than his first. Bailey went three scoreless, no-hit innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers ...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 11 days ago 124 reads 0 comments

  5. Samardzija Is a Real Pressure Pitcher

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 11 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  6. Cubs' Baez Working at Second, Third Base

    MESA, Ariz. -- It's now a matter of when, not if Chicago Cubs top prospect Javier Baez will make an exhibition appearance at second base or third base instead of shortstop.....

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 11 days ago 257 reads 0 comments

  7. Samardzija out to Prove He's an Ace

    Saying he still believes the prime of his career is in front of him, Chicago Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija thinks he needs to prove he's a No.1 pitcher before signing a long-term deal with the team...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 328 reads 0 comments

  8. Theo Epstein's Patience Is About to Pay Off Big for Chicago Cubs

    When you think of patience and the Chicago Cubs , usually it's about the fans who have waited more than a century to see this lovably inept franchise win a championship...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 11 days ago 18,932 reads 34 comments

  9. Report: Carpenter Extension Would Be Between $50-55M

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  10. Report: Cardinals Nearing Extension with Matt Carpenter

    Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the extension, if completed, would buy out two free agent seasons (Twitter links). The two sides are "very close," says Rosenthal...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 893 reads 0 comments

  11. Cubs' Villanueva Not Consumed with 5th Spot

    Carlos Villanueva has been groomed this spring as a backup candidate for the fifth spot in the Chicago Cubs ' rotation...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 109 reads 0 comments

  12. Cubs: Vizcaino Shows He Was Supposed to Be Braves' Next Big Thing

    The Atlanta Braves created an identity with their pitching, from a Hall of Fame core – Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz – to a new generation that was supposed to include Arodys Vizcaino...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 11 days ago 227 reads 0 comments

  13. Cards and Matt Carpenter Discuss Contract Extension

    The Cardinals and third baseman Matt Carpenter are discussing a multi-year extension that would cement the leadoff hitter's place as part of the team's core...

    Alexandra Irving Written by Alexandra Irving about 11 days ago 107 reads 0 comments

  14. How A.J. Burnett's Absence Will Hurt the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014

    The year was 2011, and A.J. Burnett had just finished what was actually an improved season from 2010. Still, he owned a 5.15 ERA with the Yankees that season and was traded away to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the offseason...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Ryan Gaule about 11 days ago 1,098 reads 3 comments

  15. Latos Feels Good After 1st Mound Session

    Latos said he felt good in his first session of the mound. "No stiffness, no pinch, The knee and the elbow were fine...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 12 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  16. Alex Dickerson Trade by Pirates Looks Smart

    Early on in spring training one Pittsburgh Pirates offseason move looks really smart– trading Alex Dickerson. The talented 1B-OF eventually brought two players in return, Jaff Decker and Chris McGuiness, who have looked sharp in Bradenton...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Drew Morita about 12 days ago 64 reads 0 comments

  17. Locke Scratched Wednesday with Right-Side Discomfort

    LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jeff Locke's hopes of continuing to pull away from a 2013 second-half slump have hit a pothole...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Drew Morita about 12 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  18. Leyland Content in New Role with Tigers, Rules out a Return to Pirates

    LAKELAND, Fla. — Jim Leyland retired as the Detroit Tigers manager after the 2013 season, but he did not walk away from baseball. Read more: http://triblive...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Drew Morita about 12 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  19. Josh Harrison Fills the Bill as Utilityman for Pirates

    LAKELAND, Fla. — A fraction of a second after making contact Tuesday, Josh Harrison dashed out of the batter's box for a double in his first at-bat against Detroit . Read more: http://www...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Drew Morita about 12 days ago 10 reads 0 comments

  20. Overlooked No More, McGuiness Making Case at First

    LAKELAND, Fla. -- Pirates decision makers are beginning to reconsider whether they really will have a crisis at first base if Gaby Sanchez turns out to need a lefty-hitting platoon mate...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Drew Morita about 12 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  21. Morton's Three Strong Help Bucs Edge Tigers

    LAKELAND, Fla. -- Pirates right-hander Charlie Morton continued his strong work early this spring as the Bucs beat the Tigers , 5-2, on Tuesday at Joker Marchant Stadium...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Drew Morita about 12 days ago 1 reads 0 comments

  22. St. Louis Cardinals Having Trouble with Top-Rated Prospect

    The St. Louis Cardinals are basking in the sunlight of spring training in Florida . The spring atmosphere is ripe with buzz surrounding prospects throughout the organization...

    Bill Ivie Jr Written by Bill Ivie Jr about 12 days ago 6,717 reads 15 comments

  23. Breaking Down Chicago Cubs' Key Position Battles

    One of the most exciting parts about being a team in full-blown rebuilding mode is the way it makes spring training infinitely more watchable...

    Adam Wells Written by Adam Wells about 12 days ago 10,580 reads 20 comments

  24. Closer Jim Henderson Keeps the Intensity Up in the Cactus League

    Good luck uncovering Jim Henderson's mystery pitch. The 6-foot-5 Brewers closer has been working on a new pitch throughout spring training. He won't say exactly what it is. Neither will his manager...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 12 days ago 12 reads 0 comments

  25. Shelby Miller Wants a Different October

    JUPITER, Fla. • Whether they're back out on the golf course, going through a bullpen session or just flicking one-liners in the clubhouse, Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright has chided young righty Shelby Miller the same way several times this spring...

    Default-user-icon-comment Written by Kevin Conti about 12 days ago 69 reads 0 comments