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2012 American League All-Star Picks
Be an informed All-Star Game voter: Here are some educated selections for the 2012 American League team, with statistics, who will win, who should win and the full ballot.
2012 National League All-Star Picks
Be an informed All-Star voter: Here are some educated selections for the 2012 National League team, with statistics, who will win, who should win and the full ballot.
Ivan Rodriguez Hall of Fame - Does Ivan Rodriguez Belong In The Baseball Hall...
Join the debate: Does Ivan Rodriguez belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
2012 Baseball Team Payrolls
A chart of total and average salaries for all 30 Major League Baseball teams for 2012, with links to individual player salaries for each team.
2012 Major League Baseball Predictions - Readers Make Their MLB Predictions
Predictions from About.com readers about the 2012 Major League Baseball season, with picks for divisions, MVP, Cy Young and more.
2012 National League West Preview
A look ahead at the National League West division in 2012, with story lines, predictions, lineups, rotations, impact newcomers and more.
2012 American League Central Preview
A look ahead at the American League Central division in 2012, with story lines, predictions, lineups, rotations, impact newcomers and more.
2012 National League East Preview
A look ahead at the National League East division in 2012, with story lines, predictions, lineups, rotations, impact newcomers and more.
2012 American League East Preview
A look ahead at the American League East division in 2012, with story lines, predictions, lineups, rotations, impact newcomers and more. Will the Yankees repeat?
2012 National League Central Preview
A look ahead at the National League Central division in 2012, with story lines, predictions, lineups, rotations, impact newcomers and more.
2012 American League West Preview
A look ahead at the American League West division in 2012, with story lines, predictions, lineups, rotations, impact newcomers and more.
Ryan Braun's Drugs Appeal -- Did Arbitrator Make Correct Decision?
After initially testing positive for elevated testosterone in October 2011 -- a violation of Major League Baseball's policy against performance-enhancing drugs -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun won his appeal of a 50-game suspension from an independent arbitrator on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. Readers sound off on the decision.
Ryan Braun Wins Appeal: What People Are Saying
After initially testing positive for elevated testosterone in October 2011 -- a violation of Major League Baseball's policy against performance-enhancing drugs -- Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun won his appeal of a 50-game suspension from an independent arbitrator on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. What people were saying after the appeal was...
Jorge Posada Hall of Fame - Does Jorge Posada Belong In The Baseball Hall Of...
Join the debate: Does Jorge Posada belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Top 10 Stories of 2011
A look back at a baseball season full of drama, a review of 2011 in Major League Baseball.
2011-12 Offseason Trade Targets
A look at the 10 players most likely to be traded in the 2011-12 baseball offseason.
Calm Before The Storm: The 2012 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
Analysis of the 2012 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, with a weak first-year crop led by Bernie Williams and several holdovers looking for enough votes before the ballot becomes crowded.
Ranking The 2011-12 Free Agent Relief Pitchers
Rankings of free agent relief pitchers after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
Ranking the 2011-12 Free Agent Starting Pitchers
Rankings of free agent starting pitchers after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
Ranking The 2011-12 Free Agent Designated Hitters
Rankings of free agent designated hitters after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
Ranking The 2011-12 Free Agent Outfielders
Rankings of free agent outfielders after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
Ranking The 2011-12 Free Agent Third Basemen
Rankings of free agent third basemen after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
Ranking The 2011-12 Free Agent Shortstops
Rankings of free agent shortstops after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
Ranking the 2011-12 Free Agent Second Basemen
Rankings of free agent second basemen after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
Ranking the 2011-12 Free Agent First Basemen
Rankings of free agent first basemen after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
Ranking The 2011-12 Free Agent Catchers
Rankings of free agent catchers after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed.
2011 World Series Preview: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals
A preview of the 2011 World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals. Who has the edge? Analyzing the matchups. Can the Cardinals beat the Rangers?
2011 World Series Position Matchups
A comparison of the catchers in the 2011 World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals. Who has the edge between Mike Napoli and Yadier Molina?
2011 National League Championship Series Preview: Brewers vs. Cardinals
A preview of the National League Championship Series between the Brewers and Cardinals. Who has the edge? Analyzing the NLDS matchups. Can the Cardinals beat the Brewers?
2011 American League Championship Series Preview: Rangers vs. Tigers
A preview of the American League Championship Series between the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers. Who has the edge? Analyzing the ALDS matchups. Can the Tigers beat the Rangers?
2010 National League Division Series Preview: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks
A preview of the National League Division Series between the Brewers and Diamondbacks. Who has the edge? Analyzing the NLDS matchups. Can the Diamondbacks beat the Brewers?
2011 National League Division Series Preview: Phillies vs. Cardinals
A preview of the National League Division Series between the Phillies and Cardinals. Who has the edge? Analyzing the NLDS matchups. Can the Cardinals beat the Phillies?
2011 American League Division Series Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
A preview of the American League Division Series between the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers. Who has the edge? Analyzing the ALDS matchups. Can the Rays beat the Rangers?
2011 American League Division Series Preview: Tigers vs. Yankees
A preview of the 2011 American League Division Series between the Yankees and Tigers. Who has the edge? Analyzing the ALDS matchups. Can the Tigers beat the Yankees?
2011 MLB Playoffs Recap
A one-stop look at schedules, results and coverage of the 2011 Major League Baseball playoffs.
2011 American League Awards Watch
A look at the front-runners for major individual awards in the American League for the 2011 season.
2011 National League Awards Watch
A look at the front-runners for major individual awards in the National League for the 2011 season.
Jim Thome Highlights
Highlights, photos, stats and more from the Baseball Hall of Fame career of Jim Thome.
20 Biggest Flame-Outs In Major League History
To make this list of the 20 biggest flame-outs in big-league history, they had to be great for at least a brief period. For some, it was part of a season, or a time when they really came through. And then they went away just as fast.
2011 All-Star Rosters
Selections by fans, players and managers for the rosters of the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Timeline: The McCourts and the Los Angeles Dodgers
A timeline look at the ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers by Frank and Jamie McCourt, whose ownership caused one of the bedrock franchises in baseball to go bankrupt.
Many Familiar Names Taken In 2011 MLB Amateur Draft
You've never heard of most players picked in the 2011 MLB draft, and you probably never will. But there were quite a few players taken in the 2011 draft who might sound familiar because of their lineage.
2011 National League All-Star Picks
Be an informed All-Star voter: Here are some educated selections for the National League team, with statistics and the full ballot.
Top 5 Reasons Why MLB Attendance Is Down in 2011
Why, as of mid-May, is 2011 attendance at the 30 MLB ballparks down significantly (roughly 1.3 percent), from this point last season? Theories abound. Here's the top five reasons why baseball attendance is down.
2011 American League All-Star Picks
Be an informed All-Star voter: Here are some educated selections for the American League team, with statistics and the full ballot.
Baseball Attendance Issues - Why MLB Attendance Is Down In 2011
Why is baseball attendance down in 2011? Is it just the weather? The economy? Other factors? Theories why MLB attendance has dipped.
2011 Baseball Team Payrolls
A chart of total and average salaries for all 30 Major League Baseball teams for 2011, with links to individual player salaries for each team.
2011 American League Division Predictions - Who Will Make The AL Playoffs
About.com Baseball Guide Scott Kendrick and readers project of the order of finish for the 2011 American League divisions.
2011 National League Division Predictions - Who Will Make The NL Playoffs
About.com Baseball Guide Scott Kendrick and readers project of the order of finish for the 2011 National League divisions.
2011 Major League Baseball Predictions
Predictions for division winners and individual awards for the 2011 Major League Baseball season.
March to the Opener: 2011 Major League Baseball Team Previews
Team-by-team previews of Major League Baseball teams for the 2011 season, presented from March 1-15 in reverse order of the About.com MLB Power Rankings.
2010 Baseball Team Payrolls
A chart of total and average salaries for all 30 Major League Baseball teams for 2010.
Predictions for the 2010 Baseball Season
About.com Baseball Guide Scott Kendrick's predictions about the division finishes, projected records, along with playoffs and major awards for the 2010 Major League Baseball season. With links to team-by-team season previews and picks of readers' winners.
Best Acquisitions Of The 2009-10 Baseball Offseason - Best Trades, Fr…
Which are the best offseason acquisitions of the 2009-10 Major League Baseball offseason?
Top 10 Free Agents and Trade Pickups for 2010
A look at the best personnel moves that teams made heading into the 2010 baseball seasons:
Baseball Free Agents: Lists, Rankings
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Five To Beware In 2009-10 Free Agent Class
With many teams in bargain mode, aging veterans aren't as needed as they used to be. Here are five free agents who could find the going tough this offseason, or are just plain overrated:
Top 5 2009-10 Bargain Free Agents
These aren't the best free agents out there, but there's plenty of upside for teams willing to roll the dice on these free agents in the 2009-10 offseason:
Ranking Baseball's 2009-10 Free Agents
This isn't the deepest class of baseball free agents, but there's plenty of help out there for the few teams who can afford to bid. Broken down into four categories, here are the 10 best this offseason:
2009 World Series Preview: Phillies vs. Yankees
2009 World Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Philadelphia Phillies, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 AL Championship Series Preview: Yankees vs. Angels
2009 American League Championship Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 NL Championship Series Preview: Dodgers vs. Phillies
2009 National League Championship Series preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Philles, an in-depth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 AL Division Series Preview: Yankees vs. Twins
2009 American League Division Series preview - New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 NL Division Series Preview: Phillies vs. Rockies
2009 National League Division Series preview, Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 NL Division Series Preview: Dodgers vs. Cardinals
2009 National League Division Series preview - Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
2009 AL Division Series Preview: Red Sox vs. Angels
2009 American League Division Series preview - Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox, an indepth look at the matchups and storylines.
Trade Talk
A regularly updated look at the top five rumored baseball trades. The trade deadline, without going through waivers, is at 4 p.m. on July 31.
Top 10 Surprises From The First Half
After three months of action, the 2009 Major League Baseball season is taking shape. What's surprised us so far? These 10 things, to start with:
Top 10 First-Half Stories
A couple of milestones, a tragic car accident and some great performances made news in the first half. But there's one story that just won't go away. A rundown:
Top 10 Trade Targets in 2009
Baseball's trading deadline (without waivers) is July 31, and there is almost always a flurry of activity as the contenders try to find that last piece to the pennant puzzle. These players are the most likely to be on the move.
Steroids In The All-Star Game - Should Ramirez and Rodriguez play?
Should Manny Ramirez and/or Alex Rodriguez be playing in the MLB All-Star Game?
The Schilling Debate - Does Curt Schilling Belong In The Baseball Hal…
Join the debate: Does Curt Schilling belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame?
2009 Baseball Team Payrolls
A chart of total and average salaries for all 30 Major League Baseball teams for 2009.
Tale of 10s: Ranking the Free Agent Class of 2009
The economics of baseball are in flux like the rest of the industries in the United States. But there's still a vibrant free agent market in the 2008-09 offseason. Which are the best, which are the potential land mines and which are the sleepers? A look at some of the players in this year's free agent crop.
2008-09 Free Agents, By Team
Listing, by team, of the players whose contracts expired after the 2008 baseball season.
2008 World Series Matchups
The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East and defeated the Brewers and Dodgers in the playoffs. They're in the World Series for the first time since 1993 and are playing for the title for the first time since 1980. The Rays, which never won more than 70 games in 10 seasons, won 97 in 2008 and won the AL East. They defeated the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox in the playoffs. A l…
2008 American League Championship Series Matchups
The defending champion Boston Red Sox and surprising Tampa Bay Rays waged a battle all season in the American League East. Tampa Bay, which never won more than 70 games in 10 seasons, won 97 in 2008. They never led by more than 5.5 games all season, and held on to win by two games and earned the home field for the series. That could be a big key, as the Rays won 8 of 9 games at Tropicana Field, w…
2008 National League Championship Series Matchups
The Phillies and the Dodgers each ended long droughts to advance to the NLCS. The Phillies will make their first appearance in the series since 1993, when they won the pennant. The Dodgers are in the NLCS for the first time since 1988, when they won the World Series. A look inside the matchups:
2008 MLB Playoff Central
A one-stop look at schedules and coverage of the MLB postseason.
2008 National League All-Star Game Ballot
National League All-Star ballot for 2008, with links to voting and statistics.
American League All-Star Game Ballot
American League All-Star ballot for 2008, with links to voting and statistics.
2008 Baseball Team Payrolls
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2008 Spring Training Report Dates
A chart of spring training report dates for the 2008 baseball season.
2007 World Series Matchups
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 World Series.
2007 American League Championship Series Matchups
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 American League Championship Series.
2007 National League Championship Series Matchups
A look inside the matchups for the 2007 National League Championship Series.
Who Are These Guys?
Who Are These Guys? A countdown of 15 anonymous players who will be major factors in the baseball pennant races in 2007
Grading The Trades
Grading the impact of the trading deadline deals in baseball in 2007
Baseball Trading Deadline Targets - Who's On The Block?
A look at players who are rumored to be available in trades heading into the pennant races in the 2007 season.
Best 2007 Second-Half Storylines
The eight best storylines of the second half of the 2007 baseball season
Baseball Midseason Awards
A look at the midseason leaders for major awards in Major League Baseball.
Top First-Half Surprises
A countdown of the top surprises of the first half of the 2007 baseball season.
Top 6 Offseason Acquisitions
Some big names changed addresses during baseball's offseason, including future Hall of Famers (Mike Piazza, Greg Maddux) and one noteworthy addition from Japan (Daisuke Matsuzaka). A look at some of the key acquisitions leading into the 2007 season:
2007 AL All-Star Ballot: Who Deserves Your Vote?
A breakdown of the 2007 American League All-Star ballot, and which players deserve to be on the field in San Francisco.
2007 NL All-Star Ballot: Who Deserves Your Vote?
A breakdown of the 2007 National League All-Star ballot, and which players deserve to be on the field in San Francisco.
Let's Go to the Replay: What People Were Saying After the Imp…
Instant replay became the hot topic in the wake of the perfect-game-that-wasn't on June 2, 2010 in Detroit. A look at the pros and cons, and what the pundits were saying in the aftermath of Armando Galarraga's imperfect game.
Baseball Instant Replay Debate - Is It Time For A Full Instant Replay…
After Armando Galarraga's "imperfect" game, is it time for more expanded instant replay in baseball? You make the call: About.com readers weigh in.
2010 MLB Midseason Awards
If the Major League Baseball season was only 81 games long, who would be the award winners in 2010? An early look at the major award races in the American League and National League at the midpoint of the season. (Stats as of July 8, 2010.)?
2010 MLB Playoffs CEntral
A one-stop look at schedules and coverage of the 2010 Major League Baseball playoffs.
2010 American League Division Series Preview: Twins vs. Yankees
A preview of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins. Who has the edge? Analyzing the ALDS matchups.
2010 National League Division Series Preview: Phillies vs. Reds
A preview of the National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds. Who has the edge? Analyzing the NLDS matchups.
2010 American League Division Series Preview: Rays vs. Rangers
A preview of the American League Division Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers. Who has the edge? Analyzing the ALDS matchups.
2010 National League Division Series Preview: Giants vs. Braves
A preview of the National League Division Series between the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves. Who has the edge? Analyzing the NLDS matchups.
2010 American League Playoffs: Five Burning Questions
Answering five key questions about the American League playoffs and predicting the winners of the American League postseason series.
2010 National League Playoffs: Five Burning Questions
Breaking down the National League playoffs. Predicting the outcome of the NL postseason. Who will win the National League? Will the Phillies get to the World Series? Five burning questions about the baseball playoffs.
2010 National League Championship Series Preview: Phillies vs. Giants
A preview of the National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants. Who has the edge? Analyzing the NLCS matchups.
2010 American League Championship Series Preview: Rangers vs. Yankees
A preview of the American League Championship Series between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers. Who has the edge? Analyzing the ALCS matchups. Can the Rangers beat the Yankees?
2011 MLB Free Agents: Catchers
Catchers expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
2011 MLB Free Agents: Outfielders
Outfielders expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
2011 MLB Free Agents: Designated Hitters
Designated hitters expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
2011 MLB Free Agents: First Basemen
First basemen expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
2011 MLB Free Agents: Second Basemen
Second basemen expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
2011 MLB Free Agents: Shortstops
Shortstops expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
2011 MLB Free Agents: Third Basemen
Third basemen expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
2011 MLB Free Agents: Starting Pitchers
Starting pitchers expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
2011 MLB Free Agents: Relief Pitchers
Relief pitchers expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011.
Covering The Hot Stove: 2011 Free Agent Season
Updated list of players expected to be on the free agent market before the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with stats, previous contract information and age as of opening day 2011, along with analysis and other coverage of the baseball free agent season after the 2010 season.
2010 World Series Preview: Rangers vs. Giants
A preview of the World Series between the San Francisco and Texas Rangers. Who has the edge? Analyzing the World Series matchups. Can the Rangers win their first World Series? Can the Rangers win it all? Will the Giants win it all?
2010 World Series: Five Burning Questions
Answering five key questions about the World Series and predicting the winners of the Fall Classic. Will the Rangers win it all? Is this the Giants' year?
Top 10 Major League Baseball Free Agents: 2010-11 Offseason
It's not a bumper crop of free agents heading into the 2011 season. It's very good on top, but the talent falls off quickly after the first group. Here's a look at the top 10 free agents in the 2009-10 offseason:
2011-12 Free Agency Rankings and Lists
A look at free agent rankings, including the top 20 overall, after the 2011 Major League Baseball season, with statistics and a full list and running list of which players have signed, by position.
2012 Major League Baseball Predictions
On the eve of the season opener, predictions for division winners, major award honors and postseason winners. Who will be the best in baseball in 2012?