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.

Playing with Numbers: VORP

A.J. Mass discusses the concept of VORP and how it can be used in fantasy.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

If You're Hardcore: Sweeney and Big Hurt returning

Will Harris discusses the impact of Ryan Sweeney's and Frank Thomas' returns to the A's on Carlos Gonzalez and the rest of the A's.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

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.

Guerrero showing signs of decline

If you judged Vladimir Guerrero by his slow and deliberate walk, then you might've thought he was 100 years old 10 years ago. Scouts have been bemused...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 11, 2008

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.

Joba's adjusting to starter role

Before Joba Chamberlain made his first start, Yankees pitching coach Dave Eiland asked him what time he would like to begin his pre-start routine of h...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 09, 2008

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.

If You're Hardcore: Gross has most to gain from Pena injury

Will Harris examines how Carlos Pena's at-bats will be divvied up in Tampa Bay, plus other AL news for those in deep leagues.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2008