Cubs-Cardinals turf war (continued)

The Cubs-Cardinals rivalry is a battle for Midwestern supremacy

Universal Pitcher Values: The full list

The full list of pitchers and their Universal Pitcher Values.

Auction Block: All Dressed Up

...with tangential connections. Like these! Few will be surprised to hear that the reanimated corpse of Steve Trachsel, still seeking "Braiinnnsss!" as a Baltimore Oriole this season, was born Oct 31, 1970. Just goes...

We paid them well, but boy did they play bad

It's been a historic year in baseball, with Yankees, Tigers and Mariners and their bloated payrolls failing to make the playoffs.

Cleveland Indians v Baltimore Orioles BALTIMORE - MAY 7: General View of the stadium as Steve Trachsel #41 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches to Grady Sizemore #24 of the Cleveland Indians on May...

Who says it's only sorrow in Wrigleyville?

New to the Cubs bandwagon? Here are the 12 most memorable victories you need to know about.

The life of a manager can be a whirlwind

Considered a genius one day, thought of as dumb the next -- such is the life of many of today's big league managers.

Sixty Feet, Six Inches: Player Rater surprises, busts

Christopher Harris utilizes the Player Rater to pinpoint the five biggest surprises and busts on the mound so far this season.

Unreliable as starter and in relief, Trachsel is designated

Steve Trachsel was designated for assignment Tuesday by the Baltimore Orioles, who couldn't count on the right-hander in the bullpen after he struggled as a starter.

Red Sox lose rare home game as Huff, O's pull away for win

Aubrey Huff matched his career high with four hits, including a tying two-run single, and the Baltimore Orioles came from behind twice to hand the Boston Red Sox a rare home loss, 10-6 on Tuesday night.

Orioles-Blue Jays Preview

Orioles-Blue Jays Preview

Sixty Feet, Six Inches: You don't mess with the Johan

Christopher Harris highlights the pitchers whose June re-rank he disagreed with. It starts right at the top with Johan Santana.

Mauer's 3 RBIs, strong relief fuel Twins' comeback

Joe Mauer homered and drove in three runs to lead the Twins past the Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday night.

Orioles-Twins Preview

Orioles-Twins Preview

Ramirez crushes 501st as Red Sox's power overwhelms O's

Manny Ramirez hit his 501st home run, Mike Lowell and J.D. Drew also connected, and the Boston Red Sox continued their hitting revival at the expense of the Baltimore Orioles in a 9-4 victory Sunday.