The Washington Nationals deserve some credit for even playing .500 ball considering they’ve been without Stephen Strasburg all year, they’ve lost Adam LaRoche for the season and they’ve played much of the year without Ryan Zimmerman.
MLB news: Judge declares Roger Clemens trial a mistrial
The Roger Clemens perjury trial came to a close on Thursday after U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton declared a mistrial.
The St. Louis Cardinals emerge from the All-Star break pretty much as healthy as they’ve been since the start of 2011.
The New York Yankees begin their playoff stretch run at Toronto this week – but they must do so without some key contributors. Alex Rodriguez’s meniscus surgery will sideline him until late August.
It’s officially time for the Chicago White Sox to stop underachieving.
MLB news: Modell’s comes to Christian Lopez’s aid
Choosing to give Derek Jeter his 3,000th-hit ball is certainly starting to pay off for New York Yankees fan Christian Lopez.
MLB news: Jeter sits out All-Star Game due to exhaustion
Just days after smacking hit No. 3,000 and becoming a baseball hero, Derek Jeter has fallen out of favor among fans and baseball brass because of a questionable decision.
Who knew that Sunday Night Baseball on July 10 would kinda, sorta mean something for the New York Mets?
Despite losing six of 10 through Wednesday, the Cincinnati Reds continue to tread water in the National League Central.
MLB news: Fan dies after fall at Rangers game
Tragedy struck the Athletics/Rangers game last night at Rangers Ballpark. A fan died after he fell 20 feet from the stands. The accident occurred in the second inning.
The season is still young, as teams have roughly 75 games left to play in 2011, but the weekend set with the New York Yankees remains a huge one for the Tampa Bay Rays.
I wonder if the Philadelphia Phillies spent the first few months of 2011 saying, “Hello? Atlanta? Weren’t you supposed to slug it out with us at the top of the standings? We’re waiting.”
MLB news: J.P. Arencibia exits after beaning
Toronto Blue Jays rookie backstop J.P. Arencibia left last night’s game against the Boston Red Sox when he took a Jonathan Papelbon pitch off his left wrist.
Though they aren’t gaining much ground in the competitive National League East, the New York Mets have to be happy with their play of late.
The Cincinnati Reds must feel like they have nine lives.
Personally, I think the Dodgers’ 36-46 record through June 30 is spot-on. This team has been overrated for a few seasons now. But the way in which L.A. is losing is a bit surprising.
