The trade market for Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco is scorching hot right now. Fox Sports is reporting that as many as six teams are considering Nolasco: the Dodgers, Giants, Padres, Orioles, Rockies, and Rangers. Of that group, the Dodgers are the favorite, while the Giants and Padres are next up in the pecking […]

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 fascination that the Red Sox have with paying a ton of money for "proven closers" is astounding. Over the last two seasons, they've dumped no less than nine players off onto other teams for three closers: Mark Melancon (later one of those nine), Andrew Bailey, and Joel Hanrahan. They've gotten a total of 19 […]

NEW YORK – The All-Star Game serves as a crown jewel showcase for baseball’s best talent as well as the host ballpark. For Citi Field, the Mets’ home since 2009 and the site of this year’s Midsummer Classic on July 16, the diverse and delicious food at the park represents a highlight of any in-game […]

Just when you think things couldn't get worse for the New York Yankees, they have. First baseman Mark Teixeira will undergo season-ending surgery for a torn tendon sheath in his right wrist. Teixeira is expected to be fully healed in six months, giving him plenty of time to be ready for Spring Training. The injury […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are a first-place ballclub. Not only that, but they're tied for the best record in MLB.  Thanks to the St. Louis Cardinals' 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday, the Bucs share a 48-30 record and the NL Central lead.  Our friend Pat Lackey is rubbing his eyes and looking at […]

Today is June 27th, 2013. After the games of Wednesday, there is a tie for the best record in baseball between the St Louis Cardinals…and the Pittsburgh Pirates. That's right: the Pirates 48-30 record is the same as the Cardinals', and there is no team better in all of baseball. Pittsburgh was dominated by Felix […]

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 […]

Chris Davis has been many things this season. He is a breakout star. He is the league leader in home runs. He is the league leader in slugging percentage. He is the best player on a surprising (again) Baltimore Orioles team. He is a top contender for the AL MVP. He is arguably the best […]

The NL West is competitive, but for all the wrong reasons. The Diamondbacks are in first, six games above .500. Then, there's a gap, and the Rockies, Padres, and Giants sit hovering around the .500 mark. The Padres are the only team above .500 this month, with a 14-10 record. This is going to be […]

We brought you a story yesterday about Alex Rodriguez being cleared to play in rehab games on July 1st. Well, a happy Rodriguez

The Chicago Cubs have finally cut ties with two of their most frustrating players. Third baseman Ian Stewart, who went on a ridiculous Twitter tirade two weeks ago,

The Philadelphia Phillies are 36-41 and have the second-worst run differential in the National League (and the third worst in baseball). They are eight games back in the NL East and nine games back for the NL Wild Card. By every appearance the Phillies are not a team in contention for a playoff berth and […]