1. New York Yankees MLB Draft Results: Scouting Profiles for Every 2012 Pick

    It's been 20 years since the New York Yankees drafted a skinny, unassuming shortstop out of Kalamazoo (Mich) Central High School...

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  2. MLB Trade Scenarios: 5 Deals to Bolster Huge Payroll Teams

    There are only a few teams in MLB that have the financial resources to spend $7.5 million to obtain the services of a player such as free agent Roy Oswalt...

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  3. 5 MLB Position Players Who Should Lose Their Starting Jobs

    There have been several MLB regular position players who have started off their seasons on the right foot...

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  4. 5 Rules/Policies MLB Needs to Change ASAP

    The MLB Playing Rules Committee announced last week that it has approved a proposal that would eliminate the fake-to-third and throw-to-first move loathed by many fans...

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  5. Chicago White Sox Pummel Cleveland Indians 8-1, Earn Series Split

    It took Adam Dunn almost three months to hit his 10th home run last season. What a difference a year makes! Dunn crushed a two-run homer in the first inning as the Chicago ...

    John Altamura Written by John Altamura about 1 year ago 212 reads 1 comments

  6. Chicago White Sox Blow Lead but Rescued by Alex Rios' Triple in 10th

    The Chicago White Sox overcame a late blown lead and defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-3 at Progressive Field Tuesday evening...

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  7. MLB: Humber Struggles as White Sox Fall to Indians 8-6

    Phil Humber was far from perfect this afternoon. He was tagged for eight runs in 2.1 innings as the White Sox fell to the Indians 8-6 at Progressive Field in Cleveland. "I'm frustrated," said Humber in an SI...

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  8. 5 MLB Pitchers Who Need a Huge Week to Keep Their Jobs

    The first month of the MLB season is in the books and there are several pitchers who are in danger of losing their starting jobs...

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  9. 10 MLB Prospects Who Will Get the Summer Call-Up

    The highly-anticipated debut of Washington Nationals phenom Bryce Harper last weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers created quite a buzz in MLB circles...

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  10. Bryce Harper Recalled: 10 Pitchers We Cannot Wait to Watch Him Face in MLB

    All eyes will be on Washington Nationals phenom Bryce Harper Saturday evening as he steps into the batters box for the first time in his MLB career against Chad Billingsley...

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  11. MLB Trade Scenarios: 5 Shocking Teams That Could Be Sellers at the Deadline

    Could your MLB team be a potential seller prior to the July 31 trade deadline? Players such as Cole Hamels and Josh Johnson could be available for teams willing to pay the right price...

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  12. MLB Power Rankings: Ranking Every MLB Team's TV Announcers

    Which MLB television announcing crew entering the 2012 season deserves to take home the top spot in this installment of the Bleacher Report power rankings series? Will it be a broadcasting ...

    John Altamura Written by John Altamura about 1 year ago 11,604 reads 29 comments

  13. Ranking the 11 Greatest Celebration Traditions in Major League Baseball History

    Everyone has a unique way of celebrating an achievement. Celebrations can be rather subdued—such as a high five or a pat on the back. Other times it can be totally outrageous or outright comical...

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  14. MLB Trade Rumors: 9 Potential Deals to Fill Holes Left by Spring Injuries

    The 2012 MLB season kicks off for most teams on Thursday. Although most clubs have finalized their 25-man rosters­ — some are still searching for last-minute roster replacements to fill spots vacated due to injury...

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  15. Roy Oswalt Rumors: 8 Teams Still in the Mix for the Veteran Right-Hander

    Roy Oswalt is still looking for a job. He's not alone as there are several other big-name stars still available on the free-agent market. Players like Johnny Damon, Javier Vazquez and Vladimir Guerrero are still pacing the baseball unemployment line...

    John Altamura Written by John Altamura about 1 year ago 6,172 reads 3 comments

  16. Tim Tebow to the New York Jets Makes Absolutely No Sense

    It was announced earlier today that the New York Jets have acquired Tim Tebow from the Denver Broncos for a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft...

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  17. 2012 MLB Spring Training: 5 Hottest Position Battles

    The MLB season is a mere two weeks away and teams are finalizing their rosters in anticipation of their migration north to their home cities. The unseasonably warm weather is reminding all of us of what we have in store as baseball season approaches...

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  18. Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training: 5 Most Intriguing Roster Battles

    As the end of the Grapefruit League season draws near there are still many lingering questions on the mind of diehard Toronto Blue Jays fans...

    John Altamura Written by John Altamura about 1 year ago 3,378 reads 3 comments

  19. Andy Pettitte Returns to Yankees: Seven Predictions for His Comeback

    Andy Pettitte is coming back to the Yankees . One of the members of the "Core Four" announced on Friday that he was coming out of retirement to join the team at its spring training facility in Tampa...

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  20. MLB Commentary: Why the New Wild Card Is Just What Baseball Needed

    Bud Selig announced earlier this month that Major League Baseball will be expanding its playoff format to include an additional Wild Card for each league. This is scheduled to happen just in time for the 2012 season...

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  21. MLB Postseason Expands to 10 Teams: How Does This Affect Your Team's Chances?

    It’s been a little over a week since Major League Baseball announced it would be adding an additional wild card team to each league at the conclusion of the 2012 season...

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  22. Gregg Williams Should Face Lifetime Ban for New Orleans Saints "Bounty" Scandal

    Throw him out of the league! Seriously. I think NFL commissioner Roger Goodell should make a clear and concise statement by banning Gregg Williams for life...

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  23. Illinois Basketball: Bruce Weber's Fighting Illini Show No Fight

    Let me start out by saying I have no emotional attachment to Fighting Illini basketball. I guess you could call me a neutral observer...

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  24. Chicago White Sox: 7 Reasons Why the Robin Ventura Experiment Will Work

    The hiring of Robin Ventura last fall by White Sox GM Kenny Williams created quite a stir. The decision by Williams has not been popular with fans, and some question whether or not the experiment will work...

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  25. 2012 MLB Predictions: The Top 5 NL MVP Candidates Entering Spring Training

    Who is going to win the National League Most Valuable Player? That is the question on everyone's minds as we enter the first week of spring training. You can't really say there is a front-runner going into the 2012 season...

    John Altamura Written by John Altamura about 1 year ago 6,730 reads 79 comments