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Atlanta Braves Send Four Players To Astros For Michael Bourn

Atlanta Braves Send Four Players To Astros For Michael Bourn

The Atlanta Braves are attempting to strengthen their outfield which has been hurt by injuries to Jordan Schafer and Nate McLouth and to begin the rebuilding process they have acquired center fielder Michael Bourn from the Houston Astros. According to ... continue
St. Louis Cardinals Ready To Acquire Furcal From Dodgers

St. Louis Cardinals Ready To Acquire Furcal From Dodgers

The St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers are in talks that would send shortstop Rafael Furcal to the Cards. GM Ned Colletti said on Saturday that a "number of issues" still remain in those talks, however ... continue
2011 Los Angeles Dodgers mid season review

2011 Los Angeles Dodgers mid season review

We all know that the ownership situation of the Los Angeles Dodgers is a full on train wreck, but we will see how this is affecting their on the field product. The Dodgers currently have a 48-57 ... continue
2011 San Francisco Giants mid season review

2011 San Francisco Giants mid season review

The San Francisco Giants have a 61-45 record, and find themselves in first place in the National League West. They are there due to a 27-15 record against their four divisional opponents and a 10-5 record in ... continue
AL Central front runners trade moves

AL Central front runners trade moves

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians are both vying for an American League Central division title in 2011, up until today they were both also vying for the services of Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. Detroit Tigers ... continue
2011 San Diego Padres mid season review

2011 San Diego Padres mid season review

The San Diego Padres have a 45-59 record, and that places them in last place in the National League West. They find themselves there in large part to a 14-20 record against their four divisional opponents, including ... continue
Carlos Beltran, San Francisco Giant?

Carlos Beltran, San Francisco Giant?

So it looks like the San Francisco Giants have won the Carlos Beltran sweepstakes that is of course if they can convince him to wave his no trade clause. The deal is done, and the New York ... continue
2011 Houston Astros mid season review

2011 Houston Astros mid season review

With a 33-68 record, the Houston Astros find themselves in last place in the National League Central. They find themselves in that spot due to a 15-29 record against their five divisional opponents, and a 4-11 record ... continue
2011 Pittsburgh Pirates mid season review

2011 Pittsburgh Pirates mid season review

I cannot believe I am actually about to write this, but the Pittsburgh Pirates on the strength of a 52-47 record find themselves in first place in the National League Central. It is amazing that after almost ... continue
2011 Milwaukee Brewers mid season review

2011 Milwaukee Brewers mid season review

The Milwaukee Brewers have a 54-48 record and fins themselves in first place in the National League Central. However, they only have a 20-17 record against their five divisional opponents, and that includes just a 5-8 record ... continue
2011 Chicago Cubs mid season review

2011 Chicago Cubs mid season review

With a 41-60 record, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in fifth place in the National League Central. They fin themselves in this predicament due to a 14-24 record versus their five divisional opponents, and a 5-10 record ... continue
2011 Cincinnati Reds mid season review

2011 Cincinnati Reds mid season review

With a 48-51 record, the Cincinnati Reds fin themselves in fourth place in the National League Central. When we look at their divisional record of 29-22, we can wonder why they are only in fourth place. That ... continue
Los Angeles Dodgers lose first round of bankruptcy hearing

Los Angeles Dodgers lose first round of bankruptcy hearing

Round one in the Los Angeles Dodgers, bankruptcy hearing has come to an end, and one thing remains pretty clear. The Judge is the one calling the shots now, and he apparently does not buy any of ... continue
2011 St. Louis Cardinals mid season review

2011 St. Louis Cardinals mid season review

This is where we make the best case for MLB realignment. The National League Central has six teams, and that is bad for all for reasons we can discuss later. With a 48-50 record, the St. Louis ... continue
2011 Washington Nationals mid season review

2011 Washington Nationals mid season review

With a 48-50 record, the Washington Nationals find themselves in fourth place in the National League East. They are there largely in part to a 14-21 record against their four divisional opponents and an 8-7 record in ... continue
Detroit Tigers trade for a third baseman

Detroit Tigers trade for a third baseman

  The Detroit Tigers made a trade today, and two things are now very clear for fans of this team. They are pretty serious about contending for an American League Central title this year, and Brandon Inge’s time ... continue
Alex Cobb Called Up To Take On Yankees

Alex Cobb Called Up To Take On Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb will return to the majors on Monday night to tak on the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Cobb will replace Wade Davis who is currently injured. Cobb played in five starts ... continue
2011 Florida Marlins mid season review

2011 Florida Marlins mid season review

With a 45-49 record the Florida Marlins find themselves in last place in the National League East. However, that record is a bit misleading as they have gone 13-9 under new skipper Jack McKeon. Not a great ... continue
2011 Philadelphia Phillies mid season review

2011 Philadelphia Phillies mid season review

  With a 58-35 record the Philadelphia Phillies sit in first place in the National League East. What is more impressive is they have already played 44 games against their four divisional opponents and have a 28-16 record ... continue
Should the Detroit Tigers pursue Derek Lowe?

Should the Detroit Tigers pursue Derek Lowe?

      I don't know abut this one. Before we start debating about what teh Detroit Tigers should do, let us examine what exactly Starting Pitcher Derek Lowe is. He is a 38-year-old starting pitcher with a 2011 ERA ... continue
2011 New York Mets mid season review

2011 New York Mets mid season review

The New York Mets have been in the news recently as their owner is in some financial hot water, and the future of the team does not seem very secure. They have also begun a fire sale ... continue
MLB considering a new Dodger stadium

MLB considering a new Dodger stadium

When I first heard about this story, it didn't make a heck of a lot of sense. However, after pondering it for a while it might make perfect sense. In a story reported by hardballtalk.com and others, ... continue