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Say what you want about the WBC, but Italy's comeback win against Mexico showed why it sure beats spring training games.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Criticized in the past that he might prioritize his love of music over his baseball career, Jake Peavy will make some changes to his annual charity concert. The event, which has been in partnership with San Francisco Giants pitc...

Every day must be marvelous when brothers are teammates on the same major league team. Now the Upton brothers, Justin and B.J., will get to experience that for the Braves.

Recall the saying "it seemed like a good idea at the time" and you'll be able to apply it to a number of baseball's 30 teams. Indeed, most general managers would love to call a mulligan or two during their careers. As such, the following five players...

Blog | January 14, 2013

In January 2012, nobody had Gabby Douglas on a list of athletes who would dominate the headlines. Who will be the top performer in sports this year?

The most likely outcome -- some NL MVP voters leave Ryan Braun off their ballots or downgrade him -- is the least satisfying: partial, ill-defined punishment for his mistrial.

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of another World Series trip and deserve a bit more respect, writes Jayson Stark.

Tyler Chatwood combined with three relievers on a three-hitter and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 Friday night.

Mike Sheets offers lineup suggestions for Week 9 of Baseball Challenge.

As baseball fans, we love getting worked up about the next big thing. And as someone who follows a Twitter account that alerts me when Bryce Harper is about to come to the plate, I am well aware that I am as guilty of this as anyone. The problem w...

MLB general managers love to preach a slow rebuilding process, but as Dave Cameron points out, a quick leap to prominence is more common than most realize.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2012

The truth is that Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos is much more of a lawyer than a baseball owner, and he spends almost all of his days involved in lawsuits. And the truth is that in Buck Showalter's perfect world, he'd love to work wi...

Blog | November 03, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the Baltimore Orioles are fighting a perception problem, seemingly always one step behind their competitors. Plus, notes on prospective buyers for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the latest hot stove buzz.

Blog | Conversation | November 03, 2011

You'd love to have a lot of games against the Dodgers in the second half except on the days that Clayton Kershaw is pitching. The Mariners have a young and thin lineup, so you might be glad to see Seattle on your schedule -- but not if you happe...

Blog | July 10, 2011

Buster Olney ranks the second-half schedules of all remaining MLB contenders. While the Phillies and Rays have difficult paths, the Yankees and Giants have easier roads.

Blog | Conversation | July 10, 2011

Maybe you thought the Barry Bonds trial ended with the verdict. Silly you! When single-minded lawyers like the ones in this case are involved, it ain't over 'til it's over.