Reyes' glove work in return boosts Mets against CardsTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:16PMJose Reyes made a huge impact in the field in his return from a hamstring injury, turning a difficult double play with the bases loaded in the eighth inning after making a diving stop that saved a run, and the New York Mets welcomed back their two All-Stars with a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
MLB Trade Deadline: Milwaukee Brewers Should Trade to Replace BetancourtTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:39PMFor about nine years, Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik worked in the Milwaukee Brewers ’ front office as the scouting director. There he was responsible for the drafting and development of the core nucleus of talent for the team, including future All-Stars Prince Fielder , Ryan Braun, Rickie Weeks, Corey Hart and Yovani Gallardo . Even though Zduriencik has long since left the club, he may ...
The Cardinals should trade Colby Rasmus this summerFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:37AM… If they can get a No. 3 starter or better. Cardinals center fielder Colby Rasmus was drafted in 2005 as a five-tool high school outfielder, the first marquee selection by highly regarded and so-far-successful farm director Jeff Luhnow, a high-IQ guy hired out of the business world in 2003. Rasmus’ arm hasn’t developed as…
MLB Skinny: Happy returnsFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:07AMHappiness is a star returning from the DL and a pitcher facing Seattle or Oakland.
2011 Rookie Managers: Who's Passing, Who's Failing in Their First Year as ChiefThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:14AMBaseball looked a bit different, and frankly a bit awkward, at the start of the 2011 regular season. It was not because players had made dramatic team changes or that new ballparks had opened up, but because iconic skippers who had become a part of Baseball DNA would no longer be taking their perches at the top of their dugout steps. Joe Torre and Bobby Cox, each leaving the diamond to pursue ...
Baseball Notes: All-Star Game sets a TV ratings lowThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:55AMBaseball's All-Star Game has drawn a record-low rating for the second straight year. The National League's 5-1 win Tuesday on Fox earned a 6.9 rating and 12 share. That's down 8 percent from the 7.5/13 in 2010.
NOTES / Fan who gave ball will be on baseball cardThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:35AMThe fan who returned Derek Jeter's ball from his 3,000th hit will get a bit of memorabilia to keep - his own baseball card. Topps says it will produce a trading card featuring Christian Lopez that will be included in...
Topps Issues George W. Bush Autographed Cards, First Ever for a PresidentWednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:24PMCould a President George W. Bush someday be worth more than a Honus Wagner?
Should Rasmus get the Drew heave-ho?Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:18AMNo matter which side you come down on in the Colby Rasmus debate, one thing is certain -- the Cardinals have been down this road before.