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Paul Goldschmidt's improved plate discipline, line-drive ability and superb defense have him playing at an MVP-like level for the Diamondbacks, writes Scott Spratt.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2013

While it seems as if everyone acknowledges Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout and Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper as the best young players in baseball, it sure looks as though the Baltimore Orioles have themselves a special young ...

Blog | May 16, 2013

The ESPN fantasy baseball staff re-ranks outfielders for the rest of the season

Jim Bowden compares Shelby Miller and Matt Harvey in our side-by-side analysis.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013

Albert Pujols, Howie Kendrick, Josh Hamilton and Mike Trout all homered off Jeremy Guthrie, and the Los Angeles Angels handed the right-hander his first loss in 19 starts with a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Demetrius Knox (Fort Worth, Texas/All Saints Episcopal) has started with one, and it's the one Ohio State fans were hoping it would be. While the former Texas pledge plans on taking his five official visits in the fall, he only has one set up and ...

Sometimes an athlete just knows what he wants. While it took Lonnie Johnson (Gary, Ind./West Side) a few more months than anticipated, the two-way threat picked Ohio State on Sunday. When an offer came in December from the Buckeyes, the 6-foot-...

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Mike Trout hit a two-run homer and Jerome Williams pitched into the seventh inning to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Saturday night.

Mike Trout had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-5 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.

Mason Cole (Tarpon Springs, Fla./East Lake) will head off to Ann Arbor, Mich., next fall. Quenton Nelson (Red Bank, N.J./Red Bank Catholic) and Sam Mustipher (Olney, Md./Our Lady Counsel) are going to play at Notre Dame. Miami (Fla.) picked up ...

No, it isn't a very happy time in Southern California. SoCal fans just watched as the Lakers and Clippers got bounced out of the NBA playoffs in the first round, while the Dodgers and Angels have looked like they might not even make the playoffs. ...

Blog | May 08, 2013

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jason Vargas pitched a three-hitter for his first victory with his new club, Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Friday night. For the full story, click this link....

Jason Vargas pitched a three-hitter for his first victory with his new club, Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Friday night.

Chris Tillman returned to his hometown and outpitched Joe Blanton with eight scoreless innings of three-hit ball, right fielder Nick Markakis threw out Mike Trout at the plate, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Thursday night.

As May begins, the 2014 recruiting class appears to be taking shape. While it's a small class -- right now Ohio State can sign only 14 prospects -- it could grow through attrition. Bradley Roby probably will move on to the NFL following the season. T...