...Pa. (C)This is a May 20, 2004 photo of heavy metal band Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott in Amarillo, Texas. Abbot's brother, guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was killed in a Columbus, Ohio...

Could Sox starters win 80-plus games?

Could the Red Sox starting rotation win 80-plus games next season?

This is a May 20, 2004 photo of heavy metal band Damageplan drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott in Amarillo, Texas. Abbot's brother, guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was killed in a Columbus, Ohio...

LOU PINELLA SAYS THE MARINERS GOT MORE THAN THEY BARGAINED FOR WITH ICHIRO

They all nod. All of the great ones agree. Jeter and A-Rod. Bonds and Griffey. Sosa, Piazza and Giambi. Yes, yes, a thousand times, yes. You've asked ...

Elias Says ...

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

FLB Chat Wrap: June 28

Eric Karabell stops by for fantasy baseball talk.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2006

M's overcome Bonds homer, beat Giants to snap skid

After hitting homer No. 718, Barry Bonds struck out looking against J.J. Putz to end the game and the Mariners beat the Giants 5-4.

Bonds makes Felix pay, belts home run No. 718

Barry Bonds hit his 718th home run Friday night, a second-inning line drive off 20-year-old Felix Hernandez in the San Francisco Giants' game against the Seattle Mariners.

Alou agrees to switch so Bonds can play OF vs. M's

Barry Bonds brokered a deal with 39-year-old teammate Moises Alou that had Bonds starting in the outfield Friday night against the Mariners.

Bonds: The home run chart

Page 2's Patrick Hruby examines the evidence to uncover Barry Bonds' true career home run total.

Missing out on a true gem

Brandon Backe and Woody Williams battled it out in a dual for the ages in Game 5. Too bad America wasn't watching.

Reports have pitching coach out

Larry Bowa was fired as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, a day before the end of yet another disappointing year.

FLB '04: Who's hot, who's not?

Who are the best and worst players in fantasy baseball recently?

Floyd goes seven, wins debut

Philadelphia 8, New York 1