The Cardinals rode three of their best young pitchers and took advantage of an error-filled seventh inning to tie up the World Series. Read more »
Baseball Analysis
Cardinals Capitalize On Errors, Ride Young Pitching To Game 2 Win
Drew Rewards Farrell's Confidence With Strong Defense
Stephen Drew was awful at the plate in the ALCS, but John Farrell stuck with the shortstop because of his experience on defense. Read more »
Tigers Should At Least Try To Sign Scherzer, Deal Fielder
The Tigers may have to consider trading Max Scherzer before he becomes too expensive, but perhaps moving another star makes more sense. Read more »
Previewing LCS Difference-Makers
You might expect guys like David Ortiz, Miguel Cabrera and Adrian Gonzalez to deliver in clutch moments, but look out for Omar Infante, Mark Ellis and Pete Kozma as well. Read more »
Yankees In Tough Spot With Cano
The Yankees surrender to no one, but are in an unenviable position this offseason as Robinson Cano prepares to hit the open market. Read more »
MLB Rankings For End Of 2013 Regular Season
The Tigers finished the regular season atop our rankings, followed by the Red Sox, Braves, Dodgers and Cardinals. Read more »
Framing Rivera's Greatness Over Personal Milestones
Mariano Rivera pitched over three decades, coinciding with many of the author's major life events. Read more »
MLB Rankings For The Week Of September 19th
As our rankings continue to settle for the 2013 season, the top is littered with World Series contenders. Read more »
Reds Move Into Top Five Of MLB Rankings For The Week Of September 12th
Engaged in a dogfight with the Cardinals and Pirates for the NL Central title, the Reds have moved into the top five this week. Read more »
Fernandez Having Rookie Season Worthy Of National Attention
Yasiel Puig may be the front-runner for NL Rookie of Year honors, but Jose Fernandez has a strong enough case to win the award. Read more »
MLB Rankings For The Week Of September 5th
The Red Sox, who have surged to second in our rankings, have a chance to help keep the Yankees from the playoffs this weekend. Read more »
Grading The Deals: Axford, Kubel, Morse Dealt To Contenders
The Cardinals fortified their bullpen, while the Indians and Orioles bolstered their offenses after successfully claiming players off waivers. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Pirates Acquire Morneau From Twins
The Pirates will pay Justin Morneau nearly $2.3 million for fewer than 28 games, but the move is low-risk as they seek a lengthy playoff run. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Pirates Bolster Offense With Marlon Byrd, John Buck
The Pirates needed an offensive boost and trading for Marlon Byrd and John Buck gives them one for minimal cost. Read more »
Braves Take Advantage Of Nationals' Disappointing Season
The Nationals are hoping this season will prove to be an aberration, while the Braves seem primed for dominance in the coming years. Read more »
Kipnis Follows Traditional Route To Major League Stardom
Jason Kipnis is one of baseball's best young players, breaking out at age 26 -- much older than phenoms like Mike Trout, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. Read more »
NL Central Dominates MLB Rankings For The Week Of August 13th
The Cardinals, Pirates and Reds rank fifth, sixth and seventh in our rankings as they battle for supremacy in the NL Central. Read more »
Yankees Costing Kuroda Spot In Cy Young Conversation
Hiroki Kuroda's 11 wins don't properly represent how dominant he has been this season. The Yankees have scored a total of 12 runs in his seven losses. Read more »
Dodgers Surge Up MLB Rankings For The Week Of August 13th
In a little more than a month, the Dodgers have jumped seventeen spots in RealGM's rankings. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Phillies Extend Utley Through At Least 2015
Chase Utley doesn't seem like a long-term fit on a team that will undergo changes this winter, but the two parties extended a loving relationship anyway. Read more »