Bringing back the DiSar Awards to celebrate the achievements of those players who believe there’s no such thing as a free pass.
In which Joe takes Bud Selig to task for failing to understand the real reasons for the All-Star Game’s decline in popularity.
In his fourth column in the Asian Equation series, Michael looks at the starting pitchers who have crossed the Pacific, in which many failures are punctuated with a few very notable successes.
Ramon Ortiz is back! Ramon Ortiz is still around!
The Astros have struggled on the field and face uncertainty in the owner’s box, but manager Brad Mills isn’t letting that get him down.
With the All-Star break approaching, it’s time to see how teams are faring in a matchup of club WARP leaders versus salary leaders.
Genetics play a role in Pujols’ quicker-than-expected comeback, Jon Lester, Ryan Braun, Carlos Gonzalez, Placido Polanco, and Fausto Carmona need some more time off, and Jose Reyes and J.J. Putz confront recurring injuries.
Another Home Run Derby requires another reminder–from the players, this time–that participation doesn’t result in second-half slumps.
Designated by the Red Sox only to find himself heading to Miami.
Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers has a history of turning trash to treasure, even though all his shrewd moves don’t always work out.
Checking in on the pre-season over/unders to see who’s exceeding or underperforming expectations halfway through the season.
Rich Harden resurfaces at just the right time, Travis Snider getting off the schneid means bad news for Juan Rivera, the Dodgers’ Dee Gordon fails his first audition, the D’backs lose their closer, the Yankees release some insurance, and more.