Cashman casts praise far and wide

As the Yankees' players hopped happily in the middle of the infield late Wednesday, in the first moments after winning the World Series, plastic glass...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Baseball's all-time 'train-wreck' seasons

The 2009 Mets have company as one of several teams in baseball history that have had "train-wreck" seasons -- disastrous results despite high hopes.

Managers stressing communication

Team-building exercises and strong communication have become much more prevalent in today's game.

SEATTLE - AUGUST 14: Scott Spiezio #23 of the Seattle Mariners swings at a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim...

Worst contracts in MLB history

Page 2 compiles a list of the worst contracts in major league history. Needless to say, it's a very long list.

Were 2008 playoffs a dud? Ranking the MLB postseasons

Some were legendary while others put us to sleep: Page 2 ranks all the MLB postseasons from 1995 to 2008.

Garza vs. Moyer amid raindrops as World Series shifts to Philly

The National Weather Service is forecasting a 90 percent chance of rain for Saturday, raising the possibility of the first World Series rainout since Game 4 of the 2006 series.

Thoughts about teams not playing in Fall Classic

There are two teams in the World Series, and 28 teams already preparing for 2009. Some pieces from the rest of the baseball landscape: • The De...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2008

Rays can't let their thoughts betray them

After a devastating loss in Game 5, the Rays can't let their thoughts betray them if they hope to advance to the World Series.

Monday Mendozas

...majors he never won more than four games in one season. • Saturday, the Braves released Scott Spiezio, who'd been playing for their Triple-A team, after he showed up at the ballpark...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 14, 2008

Spiezio released by Braves' Triple-A team

Scott Spiezio was released by the Atlanta Braves from their top minor league affiliate Saturday, less than a week after the veteran infielder pleaded guilty in a drunken-driving case.

Career day from Braves' Francoeur hands Nats 9th straight loss

Jeff Francoeur had two home runs and a career-high seven RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves handed the Washington Nationals their ninth straight loss, 10-2 on Saturday.

Slow starters in April who rose to play in October

Starting 9 looks back through baseball history and pays homage to nine April laggards who found their mojo in time to play in October.

Big money, or big risk?

The secret weapon of small-market and big-market teams alike -- front-loaded contracts -- has made it easier for clubs to sign young stars to long-te...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 08, 2008

Spiezio pleads guilty, gets three years probation

Scott Spiezio pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drunken driving and hit-and-run charges stemming from a December car crash in Orange County.