Rookie hurlers on the spot, 900 twice over makes for mixed results, and more from the day’s notable games.
Homer Bailey gets his chance, Tony Pena Jr. joins some execrable company, and Chipper Jones hunts a certain round number from two different directions.
You shouldn’t be scared off from a few players with low batting lines. Others, though…
Gunning for history in the batter’s box, solving Santana’s struggles, and the toothless Kitties try to get going away from Motor City.
The impact of defense defines the measure of success for a lot of men on the mound today, while the Dodgers’ problems might be a matter of overwhelming adequacy.
Picking pitchers from among some of the early rookie performers around the game should give you greater cause for alarm than certainty.
A much-anticipated debut for the Dodgers, Verlander’s turnaround, and the Angels’ Lackey and running dogs go after the White Sox.
An ace on the rise against one at the top of his game, the Phillies and Brewers try to overcome some bad components, and Doug Davis’ comeback from cancer.
While statheads will tell you that RBI don’t reflect a skill, maybe you can help yourself by knowing about who gets the most chances to plate teammates.
Bopping Texas-style, a pair of hot pitchers square off in Ohio, and how low can the Nats bats go?
A mid-day tilt between young southpaws, Chase Utley’s chart-topping slugging, and Brandon Webb’s shot at a ninth win.
Among three outfielders and a former outfielder all off to good starts, which are worth keeping, and which are good “sell high” candidates?
Turning the spotlight on a pair of Japanese imports, and how well will Nick Blackburn’s strike-throwing stand up against a potent Red Sox offense?
King Felix needs a little help from his friends, the Yankees try to avoid another sweeping at home, and the Phillies’ lineup takes its latest shot at beating Brandon Webb
QuikERA suggests a few performers you should be cautious about keeping on your team’s rosters
A classic evening matchup involves two less-than-famous starting pitchers, while Maddux gives 350 another shot.