Dal Canton, 66, went from high school teacher to big league pitcher

Bruce Dal Canton, a former high school teacher who turned a good showing at a tryout camp into a lengthy career as a major league pitcher and coach, has died. He was 66.

LSU has Auburn's number; Seminoles' Ponder coming on

Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench examines Week 4 story lines, including Chris Ponder's rise at FSU, Georgia's uneasy pass D and a sweet matchup for Tar Heel Brandon Tate.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Friday - September 12, 2008

...their lead in the AL East going up against the Yankees...MLB lines for the night: Pirates -119, Dodgers -124 and A...out. Yesterday's Notes: North Carolina did some major damage to...

Webb, Haren faltering at wrong time

...so I'm confident I'll get right by Wednesday." The great thing about the National League East and West races, a scout mused this week, is that there is a lot of parity. And...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Ortiz headed to DL with partially torn tendon in left wrist

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn tendon in his left wrist, manager Terry Francona said Monday night.

Manny's third straight HR not enough as O's rally back; Ortiz headed to DL

Adam Jones broke a tie with a three-run double in the eighth inning, and the Orioles overcame another home run by Manny Ramirez to beat the Red Sox 6-3 on Monday night.

College corner infielders, relievers represent strength of draft

Despite some top-quality corner infielders and relievers from the college ranks, the high-end talent in this year's draft isn't as deep as it's been in recent years.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008

Future of game looks promising

...are asked to disclose funding for the Clinton Library and campaign -- and other endeavors -- from the Middle East, and now to sort out why Brian McNamee or Roger Clemens would risk prison time by lying...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 08, 2008

Around the NL: Season-ending injuries

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the latest National League news, including the players who are out for the year.

Cockcroft: Dempster out as Cubs' closer

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the latest National League news, including the Cubs' closer situation and what to expect from Josh Hamilton the rest of the way.

Cockcroft: Soriano hurt, Upton promoted

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses Alfonso Soriano's injury and other news from the National League.

Fantasy Forecaster: Giants, D-backs have top scheds

Christopher Harris previews Week 19 and finds that you can't lose starting your offense against the Nationals and Pirates.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2007

Around the NL: Pie, Kemp get their shot

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes his weekly trip around the National League.

Carpenter hurt, Schmidt leaves early

Tristan examines news from each of the teams in the National League.

Sports Getaways for Sept. 22-25