Could the Yankees afford a hit on defense, plus a challenge in San Diego and Pedro on the mend.
The quest to best determine offensive efficiency continues.
There’s still plenty of 2008 left, but recent events make it clear that Kevin Towers might want to think about 2010 instead.
Interleague observations, running a team for angry custodians, and a case of South Side Ozzirrhea volubulus.
A resumption of infighting in the NL Central, the Rays and A’s put old-timers in the shade, and answering why everyone likes going home again.
Baseball’s walking wounded, and yet another impending PED-related announcement.
Recognizing the hack-masters with the flash and thunder to avoid taking a free pass.
Top outfield prospects headed in opposite direction, and youth is served in the Cal League.
Several conference tournament invites hung on the outcomes of this past weekend’s action.
Some fragile former prospects make it back up, while the Cubs lose a leverage lefty bat from the bench.
The Phillies pitching prospect has endured a lot of changes the past few years, including a completely rebuilt delivery and a move to the bullpen.
Explaining a southpaw’s turnaround, failure breeds front-office dissatisfaction, plus news, feats, and rumors from around the game.