Debate disappointing teams with Jerry Crasnick

...a .677 team OPS that ranks 27th in the majors. Who are those guys masquerading as Victor Martinez, Grady Sizemore and Travis Hafner? THE CASE FOR SEATTLE The Mariners? 18-34 record is the...

Hats off to new and improved Hatton

British fans are quick to point out there's only one Ricky Hatton. But that doesn't mean the one and only can't undergo a style change, especially if it will get him back in the winners' circle -- and add miles to the odometer.

NL Rookie of the Year: Soto shined at dark position

...of fantasy busts behind the plate this season. I mean, the first catcher off the board (Victor Martinez) dropped from 25 home runs … to two! Fantasy owners got a taste of what Soto...

NL Rookie of the Year: Soto shined at dark position

Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy value of National League Rookie of the Year Geovany Soto.

Indians have surplus at catcher, corner outfield

If the Indians view 2009 as more than a rebuilding year, an aggressive play for a legitimate No. 2 starter would make a lot of sense.

Fun with the Player Rater: 2008 recap

James Quintong looks at the final player rater standings and recaps the 2008 season by handing out some awards.

The Talented Mr. Roto: Love/Hate for Week 6

Matthew Berry proposes a fantasy "Day of Atonement" and the creation of a postulate system as he gives his weekly start/sit advice with a love/hate twist.

Steve Phillips' Tool Box

Baseball is built on five tools: hitting for average, hitting for power, throwing, fielding and running.

Business As Usual

At the world's biggest bodybuilding bazaar, fans weren't concerned about who got busted. They just wanted to know how to bulk up

Hafner might need surgery on right shoulder

Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner may need right shoulder surgery after a disappointing end-of-the-season physical exam.

Tribe C Shoppach has arthroscopic surgery on right knee

Kelly Shoppach, one of the bright spots in a disappointing season for the Cleveland Indians, had surgery on his right knee Monday.

...Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals beat the Diamondbacks 12-3 2-13 September 2008: Cleveland Indians' catcher Victor Martinez at bat against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians fell...

Tribe put away slumping White Sox, who remain half-game behind Twins

With a chance to move into first place, the White Sox flopped again.

Lilly's changeup could pose a problem for Brewers

Cubs left-hander Ted Lilly has become comfortable enough with his changeup to start using it as a strikeout pitch, which could pose a problem for the Brewers.

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Carmona, Martinez make deal, begin to serve suspensions

Indians pitcher Fausto Carmona and catcher Victor Martinez began serving suspensions Thursday night for a bench-clearing brawl against the Tigers after reaching an agreement with Major League Baseball that reduced their penalties by one game apiece.