Are these teams the real deal, no deal … or both?
How long will the celebratory mood last for the Baltimore Orioles? (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Early-season team records as a small sample size can be very misleading. On the other hand, to apply that to every team can be overlooking clear signs of improvement or decline. Let’s take a look at some of the ones that stick out. Baltimore, 20-12: More...
Who will Houston Astros select with first-overall pick?
Mark Appel could fast-track to the majors if selected first by the Houston Astros. (Jake Roth/US Presswire) With the draft just over a month away (June 4-6), there still doesn’t seem to be any indication on More...
Turning the clock back to 1962: 50 years ago the New York Mets and Houston Astros were born
It’s hard to argue that the biggest MLB anniversary celebration of 2012 is for “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark”, or “Pahk” — Fenway Park in Boston, which turns 100 this season. The Seattle Mariners More...
Day eight: Score one for the Canadians, eh
Spring training trips are a lot of work! (photo by Geoff Mott) Canadians invaded South Florida on my eighth and final day of this Grapefruit League tour. Our neighbors to the north came out victorious. I doubled More...
Team-wins over/under analysis: NL Central
A fired-up Joey Votto could help the Reds make some noise in the NL Central. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) The NL Central should be a three-team race between the Reds, Brewers and Cardinals, although the Pirates More...
Possible HoF injustice for Craig Biggio
Craig Biggio may get lumped in with steroid-era abusers and not get his due in the 2013 Hall of Fame vote. (Pat Sullivan/AP) Next year will be a watershed year for the Baseball Hall of Fame as some all-time greats More...
Offseason grades: NL Central
Getting Adam Wainwright back into the rotation makes the St. Louis Cardinals an instant favorite in the NL Central. (Jeff Roberson/AP) The National League Central took a huge hit this offseason with the loss of More...
2012 Houston Astros preview: Dominence a distant dream
Second baseman Jose Altuve is a rising star for the Houston Astros. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) When one thinks of the Houston Astros, greatness often comes to mind. You reminisce about superstar pitchers More...
Astros to the American League: Now what?
J.D. Martinez and the Houston Astros will be heading to the AL West in 2013. (Bob Levey/Getty Images) USA Today reported that the Houston Astros have agreed to move to the American League in 2013 and will conceivably More...
2012 MLB Draft Preview: Who will your team draft?
Lucas Giolito could be next year's first overall pick. The 2012 amateur draft is still 9 months away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about who the top prospects are, especially if your team is More...
