Billy Beane understood that if the Athletics wanted to compete for a playoff spot in the 2011 season, there was no doubt they needed to add some much needed power hitting to their offense. Read more »
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How Beane Built Oakland's Offense
Giants Weekly: 'There's No Place Like Road' Edition
Coming off a strong week where the Giants got series wins against the Dodgers and Diamondbacks, the team needed to keep the pedal to the metal against Colorado, the team standing clearly atop the division. Read more »
Be The GM: Mat Latos vs. Buster Posey
In the final matchup of the first round, Giants catcher Buster Posey takes on Padres pitcher Mat Latos. Who would you rather start a franchise with? Read more »
Be The GM: Troy Tulowitzki vs. Clayton Kershaw
Troy Tulowitzki may be the best player in baseball right now, but would you build a team around him? Read more »
Phillies' Arms Dominate Padres
In a match-up of one of the best teams in the National League against one of the worst, the Phillies pitching was dominant in garnering a sweep of San Diego. Read more »
Be The GM: Evan Longoria vs. Tim Lincecum
Evan Longoria and Tim Lincecum are franchise cornerstones on opposite ends of the country. Who would you choose? Read more »
Be The GM: Felix Hernandez vs. Josh Hamilton
Felix Hernandez and Josh Hamilton form perhaps the most star-studded matchup of our first round, which is nearing completion. Read more »
Be The GM: Albert Pujols vs. Justin Upton
Albert Pujols is a sure-fire Hall of Famer, but do you want to build a team around a 31-year-old? Read more »
Royals Off To Fast Start
The Royals are one of four teams in the American League with double digit wins, while Seattle has the worst record in baseball. Read more »
Be The GM: Ryan Braun vs. Pedro Alvarez
Is Pedro Alvarez's promise enough for you to build a team around him instead of Brewers slugger Ryan Braun? Read more »
World Series Hangover?
Are the Giants capable of repeating as World Series champs? Here are four reasons why they will and four reasons why they won't. Read more »
Be The GM: Mike Trout vs. Brett Anderson
Mike Trout is widely-regarded as baseball's best prospect, but Brett Anderson has already enjoyed success at the major-league level. Read more »
Pitching Key In Angels-Indians Series
Dan Haren continues fast start, Bobby Abreu's patience and what the Angels need from Vernon Wells. Read more »
Be The GM: Soria vs. Mauer
Royals closer Joakim Soria has his work cut out for him against Twins catcher Joe Mauer in Friday's matchup. Read more »
Be The GM: Votto vs. Bourn
Michael Bourn has his work cut out for him as he takes on reigning NL MVP Joey Votto as RealGM's 'Be The GM' contest continues. Read more »
Be The GM: Harper vs. Castro
Bryce Harper hasn't played a major league game, but he'll give Starlin Castro a run for his money. Read more »
Be The GM: Santana vs. Cabrera
Miguel Cabrera is one of the game's greatest sluggers, while Carlos Santana is on his way to a long career in Cleveland. Read more »
Rockies Sweep Two-Game Set Against Dodgers
The Rockies picked up two impressive victories over Clayton Kershaw and Chad Billingsley. Read more »
Be The GM: Bautista vs. Danks
Was Jose Bautista's breakout 2010 enough for you to vote for him over the reliable John Danks? Read more »
Be The GM: Wright vs. Halladay
David Wright faces a stiff challenge in Roy Halladay, who is the best pitcher in baseball's best starting rotation. Read more »