Carlos Beltran The A’s finally got a win against the Yankees, snapping an 11-game losing streak. It was the Yankee’s old friend Godzilla himself, Hideki Matsui, who secured it with a late home run. Big day for Chase Utley, a couple home runs and 4 RBI's.  As good as the Phillies'

Desmond Jennings Tampa Bay Rays’ outfielder Desmond Jennings was recalled from Triple-A Durham. Analysts all over the internet are wondering if this move means B.J. Upton could be on the move. In a game of who’s the worst pitcher, Phil Hughes and Trevor Cahill gave up a combined 17 runs.

Carlos Marmol (see credits below) Today we’ve got 6 pieces of news from the previous week, including closer changes, injury updates, and some recent trade rumors that will impact your fantasy team. Let’s go. Cubs manager Mike Quade has removed Carlos Marmol from the closer after their game Friday July

Jason Kipnis (see credits below) “Mr. DL”, Grady Sizemore, is sidelined yet again this time for 4-6 weeks. Although this is bad news Sizemore, it is good news for Jason Kipnis. Kipnis was doing more than fine at Triple-A Columbus hitting .279 with 12 homers and 12 steals. He will

Derek Norris Progress Notes on Three Eastern League (AA) Sticks  Derek Norris, C, Washington Nationals The fall from grace of Derek Norris over the past two seasons has been painful to monitor. Following the 2009 season he was widely rated amongst the top prospects in the sport, but 2010 provided

Clayton Kershaw (see credits below) Coming to you from the madness that is San Diego, opening day at the race track + Cristiano Ronaldo + comic con = pure people watching magic.  It isn't any day you see 200 foot signs posted on hotels advertising the soon to be classic

Bud Norris (see credits below) “Wait on pitching” and “pitching is deep” are phrases frequently used in the preseason.  It may seem odd to bring this up as we are about 60% of the way through the season, but the current state of starting pitching provides an excellent opportunity to

Alex Cobb (see credits below) SP- ALEX COBB (TAMPA BAY) – Alex made his first start since June 18th for the Rays last night and held down the Bronx Bombers for 6+ innings before his bullpen blew the lead. Cobb is 2-0 with a 3.09 ERA for the season. He sports a

Jose Bautista (see credits below) If hitters and starters were like children, starters would definitely be the favorite first son of mine.  Which is why I write a weekly pitching article, The Rubber.  Hitters would be the youngest child that could never quite live up to their big brother.  And

Roy Halladay Roy Halladay looked like he needed a Doc during his four inning outing yesterday. Halladay yielded three earned runs on seven hits, while walking one and striking out one. The Phillie left early due to the heat, which exceeded 100 degrees, but according to team officials is expected