The radar gun pops as a Felix Hernandez fastball hits the high 90s. A little on the inside half perhaps, but with Kenji Johjima's reputation around the league his pitchers will get a close call every now and again...
A 96 mph heater crosses home plate, and strike three is called. It's a heartbreaking night for the Mets, as another loss sucks more faith from the die-hards. But one heartwarming story has made it all the way back to Queens...
The sun sets on a blistering night in Texas. Ian Kinsler and Josh Hamilton are sitting together in the clubhouse, watching some TV and cracking jokes. The Texas Rangers have won another game, and their future looks as bright as their now...
A wobbly Bud Selig waddled up to the podium, tired eyes peering through powerful spectacles at a sizable audience. All who occupied Studio 42 held their breath, awed by the mysterious air of Draft Day...
In Seacaucus, NJ, Matt Vasgersian highlights the big plays in last night's games. Harold Reynolds weighs in with his opinions on players in slumps or pitchers who are dominating...
It was a moist night in New York when Omir Santos came up to the plate. He stopped a second to ponder what he meant to this team. Brian Schneider was finally healthy, and Ramon Castro seemed a mainstay in the dugout...
Some players just irk me. Whether it be delaying an inevitable retirement (yes, I'm calling out Brett Favre in a slideshow for MLBers) or just failing at the game, these players are not worthy ...
It's a cloudy, drizzly day in the City of Brotherly Love. The Phillies are trying to distance themselves from the streaking Mets, as the two teams are just a half-game apart. Joe Blanton has just hurled a great game, mowing down 11 batters...
David Price is back. The young lefty was called up when Scott Kazmir went to the 15-day DL due to a bad right quad. It has been a long, winding road for Price. Just two years ago he was the Major League's No...
Johnny Damon has been officially relieved of the duties of being the leadoff hitter for the New York Yankees. Who but The Captain would be the individual to step up and obtain the new vacancy? Derek Jeter will be the new Yankee number one hitter...
While SS Tim Beckham was tabbed for greatness the second Tampa Bay announced that they would go with him at No. 1, the White Sox were sitting on their haunches, ready to strike...
The name change worked for the Rays—why not for their state rival Marlins? The Florida Marlins' request for a new stadium was approved by Miami-Dade county and will be built by 2012...
The Mets come into the season as the favorites to capture the NL flag after collapsing just one year ago to the surging Phillies.Jose Reyes has proven he can be good over a full season, but he needs to improve his OBP to make a big impact...
Grady Sizemore is ridiculously overrated and gets by solely on hustle. His .277 average should be one of many indicators that he can't compete against his closest, but lesser known challenger Curtis Granderson...
Josh Byrnes has assembled a good team this year, but it will take Randy Johnson pitching well for a half season and Brandon Webb and Dan Haren becoming the best 1-2 punch in baseball for this team to repeat as NL West champs...
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