1. Edwin Jackson: Will He Stay with the Washington Nationals This Winter?

    Edwin Jackson would like to stay with the Washington Nationals beyond this season, according to MLB .com's Bill Ladson ...

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  2. Seattle Mariners: Should They Think about Trading Kevin Millwood?

    If the Seattle Mariners are interested in putting veteran starting pitcher Kevin Millwood on waivers and eventually trading him, it seems that he might generate some interest...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 9 months ago 955 reads 4 comments

  3. Boston Red Sox: Mark Prior Released from AAA Pawtucket

    Mark Prior has been released from the Boston Red Sox , according to Brendan McGair of the Pawtucket Times . Ever since Prior has returned to the game of baseball in 2010, he has had a decent run of success as a minor-league reliever...

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  4. Aaron Cook Reportedly Placed on Trade Waivers by Boston Red Sox

    Aaron Cook has been placed on trade waivers by the Boston Red Sox , according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe . Via Twitter, Cafardo also said that Felix Doubront and Andrew Miller were put on waivers...

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  5. Alfonso Soriano Clears Waivers, Eligible to Be Traded According to Reports

    Alfonso Soriano has cleared waivers and is eligible to be traded according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports . Of course, you probably aren't overly interested that he is eligible to be traded...

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  6. Boston Red Sox: Is Their Poor Team Chemistry Related to Their Lack of Success?

    As a business major, I have learned a lot about the various theories that underlie running a successful operation...

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  7. Seattle Mariners: 1st-Round Pick Mike Zunino Promoted to AA

    The Seattle Mariners are not wasting time with their first-round draft pick as, according to Larry Stone of the Seattle Times , catcher Mike Zunino is being promoted to the AA Jackson Generals...

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  8. Report: Baltimore Orioles Acquire Left-Handed Pitcher JC Romero

    The Baltimore Orioles have acquired left-handed relief pitcher JC Romero from the Cleveland Indians for a minor league infielder, according to Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com (here are two different Twitter links )...

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  9. London 2012: The 5 Most Dramatic Olympic Moments

    The London Olympics are over, but I don't think anybody will forget them any time soon. These games in particular seemed to be more intense and dramatic than ever. Some great stories emerged, including the rise of Missy Franklin and the U...

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  10. The Best Closer in Each MLB Franchise's History

    In baseball, the only thing that really matters is who is ahead at the end of the game. That is why having a dominant closer is so important. There is nothing more frustrating than having a lead in the bottom of the ninth and losing it all of a sudden..

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 9 months ago 1,620 reads 22 comments

  11. Why Are so Many Americans Watching the Olympics?

    More than 210 million Americans have watched at least some of the Summer Olympics, according to Meg James of the Los Angeles Times . This is on pace to outdo the Beijing Olympics, which would not have been expected ahead of time...

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  12. Usain Bolt Intends to Run in 2016 Rio Games

    Usain Bolt is one of the best sprinters to ever run in the Olympics , and according to his post-race interview (via NBC Sports ), he intends to try to compete in the 2016 Rio Games...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 9 months ago 2,505 reads 3 comments

  13. 25 MLB Players Most Desperate for Attention

    We are more than halfway done with the Major League Baseball season, and even though most of the attention is focused on the upcoming playoff races, some players might be thinking about beyond that...

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  14. San Diego Padres: Young Prospects Are Showing Definite Promise

    The San Diego Padres might not be in much of a position to compete this year, but if you read this excellent article by Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune , you will find ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 10 months ago 957 reads 3 comments

  15. Fresh Faces: Ranking the Best MLB Newcomers of the Trade Deadline

    The Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone, and some big-name players will be wearing new uniforms for at least the rest of the season...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 10 months ago 16,035 reads 33 comments

  16. Report: Chicago Cubs' Matt Garza 'Likely' to Stay Put This Winter

    Matt Garza is almost definitely going to be a member of the Chicago Cubs next season—even though trade rumors have swirled around him at virtually every opportunity...

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  17. Missy Franklin: What Has Made Her the Story of the Olympics?

    Missy Franklin has burst onto the Olympic scene and captured the hearts of American fans. Part of that instantaneous attraction is definitely due to the fact that she won four Olympic gold medals and broke the world record in the 200-meter backstroke...

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  18. Olympics 2012: Will the World Record Fall in the 100m Final?

    Tonight we will know whether or not Usain Bolt is still the absolute fastest man in the world. Unless something incredibly weird happens in the semifinals, Bolt should easily ...

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  19. Olympic Basketball 2012: Should US Be Worried About Contest with Lithuania?

    Team USA just completed a very tight contest with Lithuania. All of this comes on the heels of an absolute massacre of Nigeria that many thought proved without a doubt that this version of the Olympic team was truly the best of all time...

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  20. Washington Nationals: Trading for Kurt Suzuki Will Help Them Down the Stretch

    The Washington Nationals have traded for catcher Kurt Suzuki and cash from the Oakland Athletics in return for minor-league catcher David Freitas according to Ben Nicholson-Smith at MLB Trade Rumors ...

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  21. Philadelphia Phillies: Why Carlos Ruiz Deserves MVP Consideration

    Before the season, nobody would have thought that Carlos Ruiz would be among the most productive offensive players in baseball. After what he has done so far this season, it would not be surprising at all to hear his name even in MVP discussions...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 10 months ago 1,767 reads 8 comments

  22. Philadelphia Phillies: Grading Each of Their Moves at the MLB Trade Deadline

    Until the final day before the trade deadline, nobody really knew if the Philadelphia Phillies were going to be buyers or sellers...

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  23. MLB Power Rankings: Rating Each Team's World Series Hopes After Trade Deadline

    The MLB trade deadline brought a lot of changes around Major League Baseball. Some teams decided to make big additions, while others decided that perhaps they would be better off trying to compete for a World Series in the future...

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  24. MLB Trade Rumors: Why the Texas Rangers Should Steer Clear of Josh Beckett

    The Boston Red Sox are gauging interest in Josh Beckett , and they called the Texas Rangers as a potential partner, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports . The Texas Rangers should stay away from this trade...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 10 months ago 2,967 reads 1 comments

  25. Philadelphia Phillies' 2012 MLB Trade Deadline: Shouldn't Wait Too Long to Deal

    The Philadelphia Phillies are still open to trading Shane Victorino and other pieces, but we might be waiting right up until the MLB trade deadline to see if anything actually happens, according to Danny Knobler of CBS Sports ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 10 months ago 1,893 reads 1 comments