'MLB 2K10': Longoria covers his bases

From old school to next gen, "MLB 2K10" front man Evan Longoria has gaming covered.

M's pursuing Bay ... but why?

...already. That leaves three positions for hitters: left field, first base, and DH. We know that Ken Griffey Jr. is going to suck up a fair number of DH at-bats. It seems to me...

Roberto Alomar's brilliance still on display

You say you are young, and didn't see Roberto Alomar play? No problem. You get a chance to witness the brilliance of Roberto Alomar just about every ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

NEXT No. 4: Stephen Strasburg

Ryan McGee examines the special relationship between Stephen Strasburg, Washington's No. 1 pick, and Drew Storen.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

...their new 'Official All Star Cafe' in Times Square 24 August. Other partners in the cafe Ken Griffey, Jr. and Shaquille O'Neal were busy and could not attend the groundbreaking

Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)

So many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

The doom of athlete restaurants

Patrick Hruby has some advice for Ricky Williams and any other athlete thinking about opening a restaurant.

A few questions for Evan Longoria

Patrick Hruby has a few questions for MLB 2K10 cover athlete Evan Longoria.

The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer

Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.

Pujols wins third MVP

Albert Pujols is the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04.

The market for Miguel Cabrera

The Tigers are in cost-cutting mode and they are willing to discuss a possible trade of Miguel Cabrera, writes Lynn Henning. Set aside, for a momen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Griffey could earn $3.9M in 2010

According to contract figures obtained by The Associated Press, the deal Ken Griffey Jr. signed this month to return to the Seattle Mariners for one more season as a 40-year-old calls for a $2.35 million base salary for 2010.

Roy, Aldridge score 20 each as Blazers hold off Pistons

Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge each had 20 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the tired but tenacious Detroit Pistons 87-81 on Wednesday night.

Holliday vs. Bay: D is the difference

Baseball Prospectus analyzes the defensive aptitude of Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. The outcome? Holliday is clearly more valuable, but a fit is easier to find for Bay.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

All the feuds fit to print

Sarah Palin isn't the first person to write a tell-all book to get the last word, just take a look at the sports world.