What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know: The Will to Walk-Off Win

The Rangers weren't sure whether to be buyers or sellers, but things are looking up for Texas after three straight walk-off wins.

What You Need to Know: The First-Place Pirates

by Daniel Rathman 7/31

As the trade deadline nears, St. Louis and Cincinnati are struggling and Pittsburgh has the best record in baseball.

What You Need to Know: Striking from Second Place

by Daniel Rathman 7/30

The Rangers and Indians earn dramatic walk-off wins.

What You Need to Know: Fearing Jose Fernandez

by Daniel Rathman 7/29

The Marlins have the worst record in the National League, but they have the arms to play spoiler down the stretch.

What You Need to Know: Panic in Detroit?

by Daniel Rathman 7/26

Justin Verlander has looked mortal lately, and on Thursday he was hit hard again by the AL's worst offense.

What You Need to Know: Price Wrong for the Red Sox

by Satchel Price, Andrew Koo, and Chris Mosch 7/25

David Price turned in his third complete game in four starts to lead the Rays past the Red Sox. Tonight, Zack Greinke will try to sustain his success against Brandon Phillips.

What You Need to Know: Another Bad Night for the Blue Jays

by Daniel Rathman 7/24

Toronto's nightmare season continues with a blown lead against Los Angeles.

What You Need to Know: The Nats’ New Hitting Coach

by Daniel Rathman 7/23

The Nationals sacrifice their hitting coach against their manager's wishes.

What You Need to Know: Resurgent Rays

by Daniel Rathman 7/22

The Rays have ridden strong pitching to within a game and a half of first place in the AL East.

What You Need to Know: Managing McCutchen

by Daniel Rathman 7/19

A look at an Andrew McCutchen matchup, and what to watch for this weekend.

What You Need to Know: The AL Comes Up Aces

by Daniel Rathman 7/17

American League pitching stifled National League bats in last night's Midsummer Classic.

What You Need to Know: The Lincecum Before the Storm

by Daniel Rathman 7/15

Tim Lincecum's no-hitter was a great moment for Giants fans, but it didn't make Brian Sabean's job any easier.

What You Need to Know: The Indians’ and Orioles’ Pitching Problems

by Daniel Rathman 7/12

Cleveland and Baltimore are playoff contenders, but not because of their men on the mound.

What You Need to Know: Dodgers Back at Breakeven

by Daniel Rathman 7/11

The Dodgers are poised on the precipice of a winning record for the first time since April.

What You Need to Know: Chicago Firepower

by Daniel Rathman 7/10

For one night, the White Sox look like the team to beat in the AL Central.

What You Need to Know: Tigers Back on Top

by Daniel Rathman 7/09

Detroit reasserts its dominance in the AL Central.