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  • Cardinals play service time game with Michael Wacha. Tyler Lyons to start on Wednesday

    Yes, even contenders are concerned about service time when it comes to their top prospects.  Its why players like Stephen Strasburg are kept in the minors until mid-June so that they do not qualify for Super Two status. The Cardinals appear to be playing that game as well with Michael Wacha. With...

  • Oakland A’s: History Dictates That It Is Far Too Early to Panic over 2013 Start

    After their first 40 games, the Oakland A's are 20-20 in the 2013 season.Remember 2012? The A's started 20-20 as well. In 2006, The A's—led by Frank Thomas—rode a five-game winning streak to get to 21-19 after 40 games. Historically, the A's have tended to be a slow-starting te...

  • Best and Worst of the Kansas City Royals’ Quality Start to 2013 Season

    The Kansas City Royals have gotten off to a 19-16 start to their 2013 campaign. And while that puts their record just three games above .500, that is four games better than where the Royals were at the same point last year. While manager Ned Yost's bunch have played well enough to be just 1.5 g...

  • Greinke to make start on Wednesday

    After a few days of back and forth speculation about whether Zack Greinke would return to the Los Angeles Dodgers or make another rehab start, manager Don Mattingly put the topic to rest last night.  Greinke will be starting today for the Dodgers.  The decision comes after Greinke made just one ...

  • Boston Red Sox Players Who Have Not Gotten Off to the Start They Hoped for

    There's no doubt that even with their recent losing streak, the Red Sox came out stronger in 2013 than anyone expected. And with that, some players have truly impressed.Big Papi returned from injury like his old self—maybe even better. Clay Buchholz is making a run for the Cy Young and Jon Les...

  • Should Ivan Nova Be Sent Down to Triple-A After His Start on Monday?

    According to Andy McCullough of The Star-Ledger, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi believes that starter Ivan Nova could be activated from the 15-day disabled list in time to make a start during the doubleheader in Cleveland.Girardi plans to take advantage of the 26-man rule that allows teams to ...

  • Braves activate catcher Brian McCann from disabled list, will start tonight

    The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Brian McCann from the 15-day disabled list and will welcome him back to the lineup Monday night when they open up a series against the Reds in Cincinnati. McCann, a six-time All-Star, had ... View full post on Yardbarker: MLB...

  • Stephen Strasburg ‘structurally perfect,’ will not miss a start

    There are no concerns over the forearm of Stephen Strasburg according to Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo. Rizzo termed Strasburg’s arm as “structurally perfect” on Tuesday and said that the right hander would not miss a start. Those whispers about a problem with the forearm of ...

  • Fantasy Baseball: Week 5 Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em Breakdown

    Relax, let us decide for you.In fantasy baseball, several factors determine how your team fares, including injuries, trades and even luck. Ultimately, though, success comes down to decisions.During draft day, decisions are all about which players to pick or buy, as well as when and/or for how much.O...

  • Reasons the Atlanta Braves Will Continue Their Hot Start to the Season

    The Atlanta Braves (15-6) have jumped out to a hot start and hold a four-game lead over the New York Mets in the National League East.Some stellar pitching, power ball and a 10-game winning streak have propelled the team to the start.Can the Braves keep it up?They finish the month of April with good...

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