Questions about two stars and cutting-edge procedures, the value of the other half of diet and exercise, plus injury news from around the game.
Pondering the future of Reid Brignac, Michael Taylor keeps rolling along, and everyone’s favorite ambidextrous pitcher has a successful High-A debut.
Mark DeRosa is finally dealt, and more on the moves by the Cardinals and Indians.
It’s a notes column with observations on King Felix’s reign, Manny’s return, and a pair of pitchers in pinstripes.
The hip issues of two hot corner stars in the AL East, an incredible comeback, repeating a procedure, and more from the hurts-and-worse beat.
A key figure in the industry sets his schedule for leaving, too many absent friends in St. Pete, plus other notable quotables from around the game.
Preparing for the dog days of summer by checking up on some of the hottest young players.
Some extras from the Ten Pack, including a Padres third baseman trying to prove his Cal League numbers are for real, a power lefty in Detroit, and a sleeper power prospect for the Cardinals who is eternally blocked in St. Louis.
Our five remaining contestants only had a few hours to write their entries for this week.
A conversation with one of the game’s great masters on the art and practice of hitting.
Royal pains, National League contenders ponder patching up their pitching, plus other news from around the majors.
Today’s slate of interleague games was particularly unappealing as only one matchup featured two teams with winning records – the 2008 World Series rematch between Tampa Bay and Philadelphia. Unfortunately, the pitching matchup of Antonio Bastardo (5.21 ERA) versus Andy Sonnanstine (6.60 ERA) left a lot to be desired. The lone National League contest had…