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From Phil Rogers: Adam Dunn is looking for a deal of at least four years for $60 million after having to settle for a two-year deal with the Nationals in his first run at free agency. The Nats want to keep him, but not at that price. It's likely he...

Phil Rogers goes straight for the gut: Is the designated hitter rule finally on its way out with Major League Baseball? To be fair, it's premature to ask such a potentially provocative question. But thanks to Commissioner Bud Selig's decision to...

Phil Rogers on Marvin Miller's sad fate: Tom Seaver, one of two former players on the committee, campaigned loudly on Miller's behalf. "It's a no-brainer," Seaver told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. "He is on a par with Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson in ter...

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Phil Rogers has had all he can stand ... Carlos Zambrano landed on the disabled list Monday after straining his hamstring Sunday bunting for a hit? Will he miss more than two starts? And will his pitching be impacted when he returns? If the answer...

White Sox GM Kenny Williams just can't stand pat. That's why players like Jermaine Dye and Bobby Jenks, among others, have been floated in trade discussions.

If the Cubs could import one ideal player, he would be a left-handed-hitting run producer/October team leader.

The Reds still need to figure out how to replace some of the power they traded away this summer.

Nothing would help the Astros more than re-signing left-hander Randy Wolf and adding another quality starter.

Because the Pirates are committed to a long-term rebuilding plan, a 17th straight losing season is almost inevitable.

The Brewers have a big supply of prospects coming, but the franchise is deeper in position players than pitchers.

The Cardinals desperately need pitching, but don't look for them to make any bold moves. It's not their style.

They've lost five games in a row, and their hopes of making the playoffs are in danger. The White Sox turn to Mark Buehrle to prolong their season.

Carlos Zambrano and Rich Harden are both coming back from arm trouble, but Phil Rogers says both are fine and ready for the postseason.

After Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Cardinals, manager Lou Piniella finally began acting like, well, Lou Piniella.

The Brewers are not in the spotlight because of the Cubs' success, but Milwaukee doesn't mind as long as a playoff berth is theirs at season's end.