With the trading deadline less than a week away and division races in full swing, there is much to be discussed in the world of baseball. Between Nevin vetoing trades, complete mediocrity in the NL West and Greg Maddux etching his name even further in history, this subtle summer is actually pretty exciting Read more »
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Indians In Need Of An Ace
With current Ace, C.C. Sabathia struggling, the Cleveland Indians are in desperate need for a new ace. Read more »
Better Fit For White Sox: Burnett Or Schmidt?
With the trade deadline approaching the White Sox must decide which ace to pursue, San Francisco's Jason Schmidt or Florida's A.J. Burnett. Read more »
Byrnes Ball Could Catch On In Colorado
Eric Byrnes home debut with the Rockies was a success. Said Byrnes, ?if I had to describe myself in one word . . . I?d pry have to say, entertaining.? Read more »
Giambino Strikes Back (Not Out)
Giambi is getting back to his old Oakland form, and right on cue, the Yankee fans are cheering again. Read more »
Chicago's Steve Zizzou Versus Boston's Hamlet
With the Red Sox curse now over, sights our set on the Cubs' curse. Maybe it is because of the beer, bricks and ivy, but you just don?t see people in Chicago marching down Sheffield trailed by the tears of their 97 seasons of despair. They are figures of tragicomedy like the lovable Steve Zizzou. Read more »
Cardinals Back-Ups Keep the Pace
The Cardinals sit atop the NL Central with a record of 63-36. They do this despite Scott Rolen, Yadier Molina, Reggie Sanders and Larry Walker all on the DL. Some argue that this year?s Cardinal team is better than last year?s ? and the bench may make that statement truer than ever. Read more »
300 K's, Manny On The Trading Block, Braves Being The Braves
Chicago Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux might be the answer to a trivia question for a long time. The question is ?Who is the last pitcher to win 300 games?? Now he Roger Clemens, Nolan Ryan, Steve Carlton, Tom Seaver, Don Sutton, Gaylord Perry, Walter Johnson, and Phil Niekro in the 3,000 strikeout club. Read more »
Cardinals @ Padres
27th July, 2005
Petco Park, San Diego
In a potential playoff preview, Jake Peavy and the Padres face Jason Marquis and the Cardinals. Read more »
Randy Johnson pitched 8 scoreless innings, striking out 11 and yielding just two hits in the Yankees 4-0 win over the Twins. Read more »
Orioles Lose Six Straight, Poor Hitting Leads To 4-2 Loss To Texas
The Orioles tied their season-high six game losing streak falling to the Texas Rangers, 4-2, last night at Camden Yards. In five innings pitcher Daniel Cabrera gave up three hits and five runs. He was also good for seven walks, a career high. Read more »
Braves' Aces Must Lead The Way
It is time for the Braves to turn the table and get back to winning the way they did in the early 90?s. To do this, pitchers John Smoltz and Tim Hudson must lead the way. Read more »
Kerry Wood to DL, Then Off To The Pen?
Kerry Wood is heading to the DL yet again, will the Cubs follow in the Red Sox footsteps and send Wood to the bullpen upon his return as they did with Curt Schilling? Read more »
Rangers @ Orioles
26th July, 2005
Camden Yards, Baltimore
Kenny Rogers makes what might be his last start in quite a long time if his suspension is not reduced. Read more »
Alfonso Soriano is not only helping his team on the field, but he is also increasing his trade value, as he homered, had three hits and drove in two runs in the Rangers 4-2 win over Baltimore. Read more »
Dodgers? Injuries Kill Division Repeat
With their key injuries being to JD Drew and Eric Gagne, the Dodgers have gone into a freefall that has resulted in a record of 44-54. Read more »
McKeon?s Abuse Dooms Marlins
A Recap of The Marlins 16-4 win over the Giants and other random game notes as told by Chris Hoyler. Read more »
?The Future?
"When Jose Reyes is running the bases and doing his thing, I wish I was him. In my next life, I want to come back with the abilities that Jose has. I might even become a shortstop. I can tell you I'd pay more than 50 bucks -- more than a hundred bucks -- to see him play. And I'd get the best seat in the stadium, if I could." --Pedro Martinez Read more »
The RealGM.com Team Rankings For The Week Of July 25th
This week revealed more of the same things: not one American League wild-card hopeful, save the unstoppable Oakland Athletics, is acting like a team in the hunt for a playoff berth; the AL East is a pitching wasteland; and in the National League a handful of squads are putting together hot streaks which may or may not last long. Read more »
Orioles Lose Game, Then Ponson, But Will Nevin Approve?
Reports surfaced shortly before the game started that Ponson, who is 0 - 5 in his last six starts, had been traded to the San Diego Padres for 1B/OF Phil Nevin. Nothing can be made official, however, unless Nevin waives the no-trade clause worked into his contract. It is believed that the Orioles are one of eight teams to whom he can refuse a trade. Read more »