The stakes get raised in the NL Central by the Brewers and Cubs, but some of the other teams are still painting themselves into the picture.
Picking all 64 All-Stars, plus news and notes from around the major leagues.
The AL East has undergone a changing of the guard at midseason, with the shocking Rays blowing past the Red Sox, who are dealing with some off-field issues.
Plus some Astro-physicality, a quashed Rays referendum, and news and notes from around the game.
What’s on Manny Acta’s shelf, plus talking smack and giving praise in the Windy City.
Willie Randolph wasn’t the only manager fired this week, but the manner of his dismissal caused an uproar.
Chien-Ming Wang’s injury has ramped up rumors of a C.C. Sabathia move to the Bronx, plus other news and notes from around the game.
John Smoltz isn’t quite ready to hang ’em up, Hank and his GM have an important discussion, and news and notes from around the league.
Arizona tries to head in a specific direction, plus news and views from around the game.
Changes of scenery lead to changes in perception, plus news and notes from around the leagues.
Milwaukee stays positive despite its disappointing campaign, Ozzie’s act begins to wear thin, and Manny overcomes his nerves to make history.
Questions abound about the use of maple instead of ash, plus news and notes from around the game.
The defiant A’s refuse to lose while recharging, managers on the hot seat, and a Giant among shortstops outlasts all the rest.
Four blown home run calls in the past week spur increased talk about instant replay, thin ice in Flushing, and an all-time great hangs ’em up.
The Giants aren’t good, Jason Varitek catches another no-hitter, and news and notes from around the game.
Explaining a southpaw’s turnaround, failure breeds front-office dissatisfaction, plus news, feats, and rumors from around the game.