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It was challenging rooting for the Mariners in their early years. Well, actually, with seven last-place seasons in the past nine years, no postseasons in the past 12 years and no World Series EVER, it's still challenging to root for the Mariners. ...

When a fight results in an injury that might sideline Zack Greinke for months, it's time for an Off Base refresher on the proper way to brawl in baseball.

Baseball is expected to trim the number of games played in those "natural" National and American League rivalries next year when interleague play becomes a daily part of the schedule. The Padres and Mariners still will probably play some games again...

Baseball's fiercest rivalries can't be manufactured by interleague play or any other external force. They must be nurtured naturally. One man's list of the 10 best.

When you rank the uniforms for baseball's 30 teams, there's simply nothing better than the Dodgers' pearly whites, and absolutely nothing worse than the Padres' camouflage monstrosity.

Nationals reliever Tyler Clippard was an All-Star -- and a vulture, because he swooped in and got the victory without retiring a batter in the National League's 5-1 win.

Scoring is down, especially on the West Coast. The A's, Padres and defending World Series champion Giants rank among the most offensively-challenged squads in the majors.

'Mr. Milton Bradley, I have a few questions for you'

Yes, it's only April. The Padres and Pirates probably won't keep it up. But let's enjoy the moment while we can.

Do you really think the players should bear the blame for losing? We all know the managers are at fault.

Are you excited about the baseball playoffs? You might not be after you look at the postseason schedule.

Visiting what remains of ballparks that aren't there anymore and other, out-of-the-way hardball landmarks can be a rewarding experience.

People seem to care whether Bud Selig shows up for Barry Bonds' record-breaking home run. But it really doesn't matter one bit, writes Page 2's Jim Caple.

Page 2's Jim Caple braves the flotsam and jetsam of McCovey Cove amid the eccentric flotilla at the Home Run Derby.

Just because so many players are achieving career milestones doesn't mean they have any less value.

Ken Griffey Jr. is receiving a hero's welcome in Seattle this weekend. Here are 12 other players from the past two decades equally as adored.