http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:56:56 -0700 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:06:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Cardinals-fueled-by-star-power?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner Albert Pujols. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)The St. Louis Cardinals don't lead the National League in much of anything when it comes to team statistical categories.Among the four NL playoff entrants, the Cardinals have the worst record -- although not by th... Albert Pujols MLB St. Louis Cardinals Tony La Russa Chris Carpenter Adam Wainwright Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:06:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Cardinals-fueled-by-star-power?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d22-MLB-The-Giambino-does-Denver?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  Jim Tracy saw enough of Jason Giambi from opposing dugouts over the years that he was elated when the Colorado Rockies signed the slugger last month."I've been on the receiving end of it when he was on teams I managed against,'' Tracy said... Colorado Rockies MLB Todd Helton Jim Tracy Jason Giambi Seth Smith Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:37:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d22-MLB-The-Giambino-does-Denver?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d20-MLB-Dan-Haren-deserves-a-better-fate--and-at-least-some-Cy-Young-consideration?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  Dan Haren isn't going to garner much NL Cy Young Award consideration -- not with the seasons Adam Wainwright, Chris Carpenter and Tim Lincecum are having for contending teams.But we'll just let the numbers speak for themselves here:Haren's... Tim Lincecum Chris Carpenter MLB: Dan Haren Adam Wainwright Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:47:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d20-MLB-Dan-Haren-deserves-a-better-fate--and-at-least-some-Cy-Young-consideration?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d19-MLB-One-last-Metrodome-memorable-moment?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner           Only four regular-season games remain in the Metrodome's storied history. And then there will be only memories, such as those World Series wins back in 1987 and 1991 -- when you could make a case for the Twi... Minnesota Twins MLB Joe Mauer Detroit Tigers Justin Morneau Metrodome Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:11:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d19-MLB-One-last-Metrodome-memorable-moment?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d5-MLB-Seven-World-Series-matchups-Id-like-to-see?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner   It's Labor Day weekend, and we're almost certain of who six of the playoff qualifiers will be, so it's time to start thinking late-October (or in this case, early-November, too.)This isn't so much a prediction of who's going to be pl... Philadelphia Phillies Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Los Angeles Angels Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinal Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:48:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d5-MLB-Seven-World-Series-matchups-Id-like-to-see?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d2-MLB-Bret-Boone-completes-comeback-story?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  Let the record show that he flied out to left field in his first at-bat. But does it really matter?Because Aaron Boone is back, and major-league baseball now includes an open-heart surgery survivor.The first outstanding defensive... Houston Astros MLB Aaron Boone Bret Boone Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:07:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m9d2-MLB-Bret-Boone-completes-comeback-story?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d26-MLB-Stephen-Strasburg-to-pitch-in-Arizona-Fall-League?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  Tentative Arizona Fall League rosters were released today in Baseball America's online edition, and the Phoenix Desert Dogs just became a lot more popular.That's because No. 1 overall pick Stephen Strasburg is listed on their roster, and figure... Arizona Fall League Stephen Strasburg Buster Posey Dustin Ackley Jason Heyward Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:45:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d26-MLB-Stephen-Strasburg-to-pitch-in-Arizona-Fall-League?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d25-MLB-Its-de-ja-vu-all-over-again-in-Colorado-Eric-Young-Jr-makes-his-debut?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  DENVER -- It was, all things considered, a tough act to follow.Eric Young Jr. made his major-league debut here last night, wearing the same uniform -- but not the same number --as his father.With dad watching from the Coors FIeld pres... Eric Young Eric Young Jr. Colorado Rockies MLB Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:47:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d25-MLB-Its-de-ja-vu-all-over-again-in-Colorado-Eric-Young-Jr-makes-his-debut?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d24-MLB-Power-rankings-Yankees-on-top?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner   1. New York Yankees: You knew that season series with the Red Sox would turn around sooner or later.  2. Los Angeles Angels: The lineup is full of .300 hitters,  but strange as it sounds, is there enough pitching ... Philadelphia Phillies New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels St. Louis Cardinals Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:02:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d24-MLB-Power-rankings-Yankees-on-top?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d21-MLB-Rockies-in-NL-wildcard-drivers-seat?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner The Colorado Rockies entered Friday's key series against the San Francisco Giants on a four-game winning streak, and with a two-game lead in the NL wild card race.Longer-term, the numbers are even more-impressive: Since Jim Tracy replaced Clint ... Colorado Rockies Jim Tracy Clint Barmes Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:26:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d21-MLB-Rockies-in-NL-wildcard-drivers-seat?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d18-MLB-Pudge-Rodriguez-goes-home-again?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  When Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez was on the verge of passing Bob Boone and Carlton Fisk for the all-time lead in games caught earlier this season, he wasn't talking like a player who was on his last legs.No, Pudge -- who has made a Hall of Fame... MLB Texas Rangers Ivan Rodriguez Carlton Fisk Bob Boone Taylor Teegarden Jarrod Saltalamacchia Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:21:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d18-MLB-Pudge-Rodriguez-goes-home-again?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d11-MLB-Josh-Hamiltons-wife-has-her-say?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  If you haven't seen the Josh Hamilton photos by now, you just haven't been paying attention.They've been posted everywhere since their Deadspin.com debut a few days ago.Like it or not, it's the age we live in. And nobody is more ... Texas Rangers MLB: Josh Hamilton Katie Hamilton Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:06:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d11-MLB-Josh-Hamiltons-wife-has-her-say?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d9-MLB-Cubs-have-easier-schedule-among-NL-wildcard-contenders?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner   The ongoing Cubs-Rockies series is the first of several potential wildcard race showdowns between now and Oct. 4, the final day of the regular season. So let's look at the remaining schedules for the three leading NL wildcard contenders --... Chicago Cubs Colorado Rockies MLB San Francisco Giants Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:31:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d9-MLB-Cubs-have-easier-schedule-among-NL-wildcard-contenders?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d7-MLB-Cubs-recent-run-of-success-is-a-bit-hollow?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  Yes, the Chicago Cubs have won 14 of their first 20 games since the All-Star break. And yes, they entered the weekend with an .002 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Central -- with two fewer losses in four fewer game... Chicago Cubs Lou Piniella Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:34:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m8d7-MLB-Cubs-recent-run-of-success-is-a-bit-hollow?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d27-MLB-AL-Power-ratings-Sorry-Yankees-fans-its-still-the-Red-Sox-at-No-1?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  Yes, we've noticed the standings lately. Two streaks going in opposite directions -- the Yankees to the good, and the Red Sox to the bad -- have changed the look at the top of the AL East. But it's likely to be a temporary shift.1. Boston Red S... Tampa Bay Rays Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins MLB New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Detroit Tigers Texas Rangers Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:56:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d27-MLB-AL-Power-ratings-Sorry-Yankees-fans-its-still-the-Red-Sox-at-No-1?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d24-MLB-NL-Power-Ratings-Does-Matt-Holliday-affect-the-balance-of-power?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner The impending non-waiver trade deadline means rosters undergoing major changes on a daily basis of late.One day, the Rockies need bullpen help. The next day, they trade for Rafael Betancourt -- while still searching for a left-hander to compliment Fr... Los Angeles Dodgers MLB St. Louis Cardinals Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:13:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d24-MLB-NL-Power-Ratings-Does-Matt-Holliday-affect-the-balance-of-power?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d20-MLB-Nolan-Ryan-talks-about-Neftali-Perez-all-things-Rangers?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner  When Nolan Ryan talks, it's wise to listen. And he talked (well, chatted, anyway) with questioners on dallasnews.com. Some excerpts:On Neftali Feliz's impending promotion to the major leagues: "I would expect it to be sooner rather than la... Roy Halladay MLB Texas Rangers Nolan Ryan Ron Washington Neftali Feliz Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:01:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d20-MLB-Nolan-Ryan-talks-about-Neftali-Perez-all-things-Rangers?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d8-MLB-Who-can-make-a-deal-for-Roy-Halladay?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner First things first. Saying you'll listen to offers -- as Toronto GM J.P. Ricciardi says he will for Roy Halladay -- is a lot different than saying Halladay is gone.In fact, the package it's likely going to take to get Halladay out of Toronto wil... Boston Red Sox New York Mets Roy Halladay Toronto Blue Jays New York Yankees Los Angeles Angels Detroit Tigers J.P. Ricciardi Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:43:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d8-MLB-Who-can-make-a-deal-for-Roy-Halladay?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d6-MLB-AllSnub-AllStar-starting-lineup?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner   The advent of the players/managers/coaches vote has corrected many of the wrongs about selecting All-Star teams, but inevitably, there are injustices on selection Sunday.Some are the by-product of the simple fact that no matter how l... Baseball Chicago Cubs Davey Johnson Boston Red Sox Chicago White Sox Adam Dunn Cincinnati Reds Arizona Diamondbacks Commissioner Bud Selig Adam LaRoche CC Sabathia Andy LaRoche David Eckstein Cliff Lee Daisuke Matsuzaka Carlos Zambrano Derrek Lee Carlos Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:48:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m7d6-MLB-AllSnub-AllStar-starting-lineup?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m6d29-MLB-One-National-League-AllStar-ballot?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner   Second in a series on All-Star Game selections: Today -- National League starting position players:Catcher:  Yadier Molina has a comfortable lead in the fans vote, and he clearly is the league's best defensive catcher. The offense is... Albert Pujols David Wright Hanley Ramirez Raul Ibanez Chase Utley Ryan Braun Carlos Beltran Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:22:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-559-MLB-Examiner~y2009m6d29-MLB-One-National-League-AllStar-ballot?cid=exrss-MLB-Examiner