It always seems like the Cardinals are looking for bullpen help by the time August rolls around, and this year isn't any different —

Controversy has enveloped the New York City mayoral race, but this might be the most scandalous story to come out yet: Democratic frontrunner Bill de Blasio is a fan of the Boston Red Sox. With just 20 days until the primary, clearly this could be damaging to his campaign. Born in Manhattan, de Blasio was […]

A lot of struggling teams turn to ticket deals and other acts of goodwill this time of year, making sure people keep showing up to the games through September. It's not really all that rare, with even the $1 ticket promotion being done every once and awhile. When it's the Miami Marlins doing it, though […]

When it comes to the second base market, the impending free agency of Robinson Cano has received the most attention. It’s Boston’s Dustin Pedroia, though, that is making a splash first, agreeing to a 7-year, $100 million extension with the Red Sox. The deal will include a full no-trade clause, which is notable considering how […]

When Doug Melvin faced the media following the announcement of Ryan Braun's suspension, he didn't talk about disappointment or shock. He talked about relief. "As the general manager of the ballclub, we’re happy that decision has come to an end and we support the Commissioner’s drug program. The Commissioner’s Office, Ryan, the Union have all […]

Derek Jeter wasn't supposed to return to the Yankees until Friday. In typical 2013 Yankees fashion, though, injuries have forced New York's hand. With Travis Hafner getting hurt Wednesday night and Brett Gardner nursing a bad ankle, the Yankees are bringing Jeter back at day early, activating him from the 60-day disabled list and hitting […]

The trade market has been relatively quiet to this point, one clear seller is emerging: the Chicago Cubs. After trading Scott Feldman and Steve Clevenger to Baltimore less than a week ago, and now according to Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs have traded reserve outfielder Scott Hairston to the Washington Nationals. Hairston only has 112 plate […]

Everyone in the NL West seems to be interested in trading for Miami's Ricky Nolasco. Everyone but the Arizona Diamondbacks, that is. On the surface, that seems a little odd, because unlike some other teams in the division, they could actually use him. While starting pitching was supposed to be an Arizona strength, Ian Kennedy […]

The Brewers have spent the entire season waiting for Corey Hart to return from offseason knee surgery. After seeing his return pushed back multiple times already this year, it now looks like there's a chance Hart doesn't play at all this season. While continuing to rehab from microfracture surgery on his right knee, Hart apparently […]

Despite saying he had offers from four teams to play this season, 14-year veteran Carlos Lee officially announced his retirement today. One of the more consistent hitters of the 2000s, the three-time All-Star from Panama finishes his career with a .285/.339/.483 line, with 469 doubles, 358 home runs and an OPS+ of 113. Never the […]

Few things are more dangerous to a baseball organization than a general manager desperately trying to save his job, and if there's a list of GMs on the hot seat, Jack Zduriencik is probably on it. With Seattle sitting at 28-37 — 11 games out of first place in the AL West, 10 games out […]

Earlier this week, it was reported that Indians closer Chris Perez was being investigated for possible drug possession charges after a package was delivered through the mail to his home in Rocky River, Ohio. Details were scarce at the time as the investigation was still ongoing, but today, Perez and his wife, Melanie, are being […]