James Shields (see credits below) You have all heard talking heads say, “There are three facets to the game of football: offense, defense, and special teams.” Similarly, it’s rare for a hockey team to have a solid group at each of its three positions, forwards, defenseman, and goaltenders, at the

Craig Kimbrel (see credits below) RP- CRAIG KIMBREL (BRAVES) Kimbrel set a rookie record recently by recording 28 saves before the all-star break. In 46 innings of work he has a 2.35 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP. Kimbrel also leads both leagues in saves as well leading all relief pitchers in CBS leagues in points. He has shown

Robinson Cano (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

CC Sabathia (see credits below) The two true oxen on the mound: CC Sabathia and James Shields. Both tossed complete games on Sunday, but the Yankees emerged with a 1-0 victory in a throwback-style pitcher’s duel. Shields’ eight innings of one run ball was bested by Sabathia’s four hit, nine-strikeout

CC Sabathia (see credits below) The two true oxen on the mound: CC Sabathia and James Shields. Both tossed complete games on Sunday, but the Yankees emerged with a 1-0 victory in a throwback-style pitcher’s duel. Shields’ eight innings of one run ball was bested by Sabathia’s four hit, nine-strikeout

Mike Trout Derek Jeter’s pursuit to 3,000 will have to wait at least another day as heavy rain postponed the Tampa Bay game. Nineteen year-old Mike Trout, the top prospect in baseball, was promoted to the Big Show for last night’s Angels game. The youngster went 0-for-3 at the plate,

Joel Hanrahan (see credits below) The All-Star Break is closing in on us, and this being the first week of July, it’s time for the closer rankings again. Between the injuries and guys struggling, there was plenty of movement including a switch of the top two once again. This week’s

Jose Reyes (see credits below) This article is dedicated to Shannon Stone, who in a freak accident lost his life at the Rangers game yesterday.  The Mets placed Jose Reyes on the 15-day DL. This is a huge loss to owners, as Reyes was playing at a MVP caliber. No

Rewarding Position Players By 2012-2013 Wil Myers, RF Kansas City Royals Despite being recognized as one of the top High School bats in the 2009 draft class, concerns over signability dropped Myers into the lap of Dayton Moore and the Royals in the third round. Less than two short years

Giants Celebrate (see credits below) Yovani Gallardo (7 IP, 4H, 1 ER, 1BB, 6 Ks) shut out the D-Backs after Kelly Johnson’s leadoff homer, winning his 10th game and lowering his season ERA to 3.76.  Josh Collmenter was the hard-luck loser, hurling 6 shutout innings only to see the pen