Aug 26, 2009; Miami, FL, USA; Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez (2) connects for a base hit in the first inning...

Cuban defector Chapman fires agent

Cuban pitching phenom Aroldis Chapman has fired the representative who helped him gain free agency, his former agency confirmed Saturday.

Misch's 8-hitter hurts Marlins' playoff chances

Pat Misch pitched an eight-hitter for the first complete game of his career, and the Mets spoiled the Marlins' home finale by winning 4-0 Sunday.

Marlins storm past Mets in seven-run fifth inning

Injury replacement Cameron Maybin hit a three-run homer in Florida's seven-run fifth and the Marlins rallied to beat the New York Mets 9-6 on Saturday night.

Sullivan plates go-ahead run in 9th as Mets drop Marlins

Pinch-hitter Cory Sullivan delivered a go-ahead, two-run single in the ninth inning and the New York Mets beat Florida 6-5 on Friday night to hurt the Marlins' playoff hopes.

Lester-Joba battle not so compelling

Adam Madison previews Friday's game, including a matchup between Jon Lester and Joba Chamberlain that doesn't look as appealing this year compared to last.

Redding helps Mets end five-game skid with win vs. Marlins

Tim Redding pitched 6 2/3 innings to give the Mets' injury-ravaged staff a boost and help New York snap a five-game skid with a 10-3 victory over the Marlins.

Mets-Marlins Preview

Mets-Marlins Preview

Johnson improves to 7-0 lifetime vs. Mets as Marlins win

Marlins ace Josh Johnson gave up nine hits in six innings, but that was enough to keep him undefeated against the Mets, who lost 5-3.

Perez needs season-ending surgery

Oliver Perez was examined and the Mets say the left-hander needs season-ending surgery to repair patellar tendon tendinosis in his right knee.

West, Nunez shut down Mets; Gload sparks Marlins

Sean West pitched six impressive innings, lifting the Marlins to a 2-1 victory over an injury-battered Mets team shaken by the loss of ace Johan Santana for the season.

BP Daily: Infielders Anonymous

Baseball Prospectus examines the reasons why guys drafted as shortstops -- like Ryan Braun -- don't usually play there when they get to the pros and considers some current top prospects who might need to change their positions in the bigs.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

A cheap Halladay alternative

Here are the statistical lines for two starting pitchers, compiled over a season: Pitcher A: 132 innings, 124 hits, 2.73 ERA, 17 walks, 113 strikeou...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Jays must trade Halladay now

A whole bunch of baseball people traveled to Toronto this weekend to watch Roy Halladay pitch, as Ken Fidlin writes. It's a sure sign of a robust mark...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 19, 2009

Pedro set to join Single-A club Monday

Pedro Martinez threw his first bullpen session as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, with new teammate Matt Stairs standing in at the plate.