What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know: August 5, 2014

A short Monday yielded no shortage of action, particularly in sterling defense in center from Juan Lagares, Gregor Blanco, and Ezequiel Carrera

What You Need to Know: August 4, 2014

by Daniel Rathman 8/04

Recaps of a weird slew of high-scoring affairs from this weekend and a look at what to watch on this slow Monday.

What You Need to Know: August 1, 2014

by Daniel Rathman 8/01

The trade deadline has passed so we can all focus on the field again.

What You Need to Know: July 31, 2014

by Chris Mosch 7/31

The last full day before the trade deadline featured walk-off drama, pitchers dueling, and more

What You Need to Know: July 30, 2014

by Chris Mosch 7/30

Extra innings and good secondary offerings highlight this look at the day that was and what will be.

What You Need to Know: July 29, 2014

by Daniel Rathman 7/29

A big Marlins comeback and a great Yu Darvish fun fact are part of yesterday's action and today's previews

What You Need to Know: July 28, 2014

by Daniel Rathman 7/28

Good pitching, triples, and sloppy baserunning are the weekend that was; pitchers on the trade block are the day that is.

What You Need to Know: July 25, 2014

by Chris Mosch 7/25

Standout pitching all around, as the Royals climb over the Indians, the Blue Jays get a glimpse of a bright future, and Joe Nathan earns another ninth.

What You Need to Know: July 24, 2014

by Daniel Rathman and Chris Mosch 7/24

Bartolo Colon, Aaron Sanchez, and Yoenis Cespedes, among others, had eventful nights.

What You Need to Know: July 23, 2014

by Daniel Rathman 7/23

Extra [innings], extra [innings], read all about it!

What You Need to Know: Boston Gives ‘Em A Little Thumpin’ Thumpin’

by Daniel Rathman 7/22

Big days for Papi and Adam Jones, bad days for the Royals and fans of position players pitching.

What You Need to Know: Sunday Morning Defending

by Daniel Rathman 7/21

Bad defense, good defense, ties at the tops of divisions, and the rest of the weekend's action.

What You Need to Know: Our Long National All-Star Break Is Over

by Daniel Rathman 7/18

Welcome back, baseball! Here's what's on tap for the weekend.

What You Need to Know: Round Up The Usual Weekend Suspects

by Daniel Rathman and Chris Mosch 7/14

The Reds and Pirates battled for the Central this weekend. Lots of other action also happened.

What You Need to Know: Alcantara Can Stay

by Daniel Rathman 7/11

The Cubs' recently promoted prospect gets to stay in the big leagues at least a little longer, plus all the action from Thursday and what to watch this weekend.

What You Need to Know: Chris Sale’s Revenge

by Chris Mosch 7/10

The White Sox lefty tops All-Star Game skipper John Farrell's Red Sox, plus more from Wednesday and what to watch on Thursday.