1. Should the Houston Astros Really Become Buyers?

    Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that the Houston Astros could become buyers at the trade deadline...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 12 months ago 1,258 reads 10 comments

  2. Minnesota Twins: Why Justin Morneau Won't Be Moving by the Deadline

    Justin Morneau might be on the move by the trade deadline but the Minnesota Twins would be wise not to send him packing this summer. First of all, let me explain why I am incredibly wishy-washy in my lede...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 12 months ago 1,179 reads 0 comments

  3. MLB Trade Rumors: Does Michael Bourn Fit with the Washington Nationals?

    Fleet-footed center fielder Michael Bourn could possibly be a trade target for the Washington Nationals according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com . On the surface, this move really doesn't make that much sense...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 12 months ago 2,288 reads 9 comments

  4. MLB Draft 2012: Why Do We Love Tools so Much?

    If I told you that the number of potential draft picks coming out of British Columbia was on the decline, you probably would not care very much...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 12 months ago 243 reads 0 comments

  5. Adam Jones: Extension Is the Right Move for the Baltimore Orioles

    According to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, the Baltimore Orioles and star center fielder Adam Jones are " close " to signing a contract extension worth roughly $85 million over the next six seasons ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 12 months ago 744 reads 3 comments

  6. MLB Draft 2012: A Profile of Potential First Pick Mark Appel

    According to the latest mock draft from MLB.com , Mark Appel is the most likely No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft. The funny thing about Mark Appel is that 2012 is the first collegiate season he has really been dominant...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 12 months ago 304 reads 0 comments

  7. Jered Weaver: Dominating Despite Decreasing Fastball Velocity

    Jered Weaver is one of the best pitchers in baseball right now. However, it is interesting how he is maturing. Weaver is only 29 years old, so he is in what would typically be his prime...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 12 months ago 796 reads 6 comments

  8. Adam Wainwright: Is the St. Louis Cardinals SP Back for Good?

    Adam Wainwright looked dominant last night as he confounded the San Diego Padres and ended up with a four-hit shutout...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 12 months ago 683 reads 3 comments

  9. MLB Power Rankings: Every Team's Postseason Odds at the Quarter Pole

    Even though it seems like the Major League Baseball season has barely begun, we are already approximately a quarter of the way through the excitement...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 4,247 reads 39 comments

  10. Baltimore Orioles: How Did They End up on Top of the AL East?

    There have been many surprises in Major League Baseball already this season, but the biggest surprise is the fact that the Baltimore Orioles have a two-game lead in the American League East...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 2,207 reads 15 comments

  11. Philadelphia Phillies: The Risks and Rewards of Pursuing Kevin Youkilis

    Kevin Youkilis is almost definitely going to be out of Boston by the trade deadline. Will Middlebrooks has been proving himself as the third baseman of the future at Fenway ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 2,092 reads 2 comments

  12. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Signs That 2012 Will Get Better

    The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are seriously underachieving right now. At the beginning of the season, I, as well as many other people, expected to see that Angels and the ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 1,447 reads 1 comments

  13. Philadelphia Phillies: Why They Shouldn't Even Think About Selling Yet

    According to one rival official, Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has "zero" interest in trading either Cole Hamels or Shane Victorino...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 1,877 reads 8 comments

  14. MLB: Is 2012 the Year of the Injury?

    Does anyone else feel like the 2012 MLB season has started off as the year of the injury? I recognize that injuries happen every year, but this year seems different. In particular, it seems as if more stars have already fallen to injury than normal...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 213 reads 2 comments

  15. Fantasy Baseball: What to Do When Your Team Falls Apart

    Let me tell you a little story about my fantasy baseball season so far. My team started out as the best in the league. We simply obliterated the competition, and we looked unbeatable...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 1,133 reads 0 comments

  16. MLB: Retirement Is "Difficult" Yet Rewarding for Tim Wakefield

    Tim Wakefield recently told Jon Paul Morosi of CBS Sports about how he is settling into his retirement. In his exact words as reported on Twitter: "It's been difficult. The fire to compete is still there...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 246 reads 0 comments

  17. Baseball's 2012 All-Overpaid Team

    Baseball players are always under fire for receiving gigantic contracts worth millions and millions of dollars. However, people normally don't complain as much when those players are producing well...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 3,769 reads 6 comments

  18. MLB Trade Rumors: Could Ryan Dempster Help Stabilize Boston's Rotation?

    Ryan Dempster of the Chicago Cubs could be an appealing trade target for the Boston Red Sox as they look to try to right the ship if he indeed becomes available...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 3,218 reads 4 comments

  19. Can Baseball Stars Actually Sing?

    Baseball players are typically known for their strength, agility and general physical talent. However, have you ever heard of baseball players being celebrated for their musical talent? Let's do that today...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 294 reads 6 comments

  20. Happy Birthday Yogi Berra!

    Yankees great and Hall of Famer Yogi Berra turned 87 today. I thought that it might be nice to take a look back at the career of one of the greatest (and funniest) men to ever wear pinstripes...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 865 reads 2 comments

  21. The 25 Worst Baseball Trades of the Last 25 Years

    Every season, many general managers make trades hoping to make their respective franchises better. That is a noble goal, but trades don't always work out...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 14,921 reads 45 comments

  22. Washington Nationals: How Does Mike Gonzalez Fit into the Bullpen Picture?

    Mike Gonzalez has signed a contract with the Washington Nationals . Gonzalez has been a solid pitcher throughout his career, so it isn't necessarily surprising that he finally found a home for 2012...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 581 reads 2 comments

  23. MLB Trade Rumors: 10 Biggest Names That Could Be on the Move

    The Major League Baseball season has been interesting so far, to say the least. Some traditional powerhouses seem to have major holes to fill, but teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers or Washington Nationals are off to fabulous starts...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 8,622 reads 32 comments

  24. Ryan Howard: Philadelphia Phillies First Baseman to Start His Rehab Journey

    According to Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer , Ryan Howard is starting to get back into the swing of things both literally and figuratively...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 2,286 reads 1 comments

  25. Philadelphia Phillies: Signing Brandon Inge Would Be a Good Investment

    It is no secret the Philadelphia Phillies need all the offense they can get, and an interesting option has just presented itself. As many of you may have heard, Brandon Inge was released by the Detroit Tigers ...

    Zak Schmoll Written by Zak Schmoll about 1 year ago 3,235 reads 11 comments