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 | Led by their deep rotation of power arms and a strong bullpen, the Nationals are proving they are no novelty and should contend throughout the season and the coming years.
More» Wang throws 2 2/3 innings for the win |
 | As the Blue Jays prepare for a three-game weekend series against the Rangers in Arlington, it's worth noting that quietly Toronto is enjoying a solid season in the game's toughest division. If the season ended now, the Blue Jays would be in the postseason for the first time since 1993.
More» Encarnacion ties the game with a two-run shot |
 | The Phillies' offense, with or without Ryan Howard and Chase Hutley, must improve if the club is to return to the elite of the National League.
More» Phillies score four runs in the first |
 | We know, barring plague or pestilence, that the Texas Rangers are going to play in the postseason. But otherwise, what do we know as Memorial Day nears?
More»Peter Gammons shares his notes from around the league |
 | Although the Phillies stumbled out of the gate, they don't just know how to win. They expect to win. Even with the middle of the lineup on the disabled list. Even with seven other players sidelined. Even with manager Charlie Manuel forced to mix-and-match his lineups almost nightly.
More» Papelbon gets a flyout to earn the save |
 | For baseball's high rollers, the first two months of the season have become a nightmare. If the postseason were to open today, based on games played through Wednesday, the top five payroll teams would be staying at home. That would be a total investment of $661.4 million that wasn't enough to make the playoffs.
More» Jones extends his hit streak to 15 games |
 | As a kid, Joe Zerhusen wanted to be the Reds' shortstop when he grew up, but he's more than happy to be serving as the team's PA announcer at Great American Ball Park.
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 | Long story short: If you're looking for a soap opera, nothing to see here. No brushbacks thrown, no benches cleared. Just Cole Hamels' flirtation with a no-hitter in an outstanding outing, Bryce Harper's continually jaw-dropping speed and hustle and a 4-1 win for the Phillies to avoid a three-game sweep.
More» Harper comes to bat against Hamels in first |
 | There's hope, plenty of it. Even though the American League East looks different than it was supposed to look at this time, the Yankees are still positioned to make the playoffs.
More» Girardi comments on Tex's defense after win |
 | Even after a brutal run of cruelty from the baseball gods, the Royals are hanging in. They remain eight games under .500, but after a 3-14 start, that doesn't sound so bad. They've stopped taking on water, at least, and there's reason to think things will get better as the season goes on.
More» Moustakas' big night powers Royals to win |
 | We've reached the Alice In Wonderland stretch of the baseball standings, where up is down and down is up.
More» Pujols hits his fourth homer of the year |
 | Tigers manager Jim Leyland doesn't believe in momentum when it comes to baseball, and the way his charges have played this season, it's easy to understand why.
More» Verlander talks about his no-hit bid |
 | Manager Davey Johnson has been a perfect fit for the young and talented Nationals, and it's no coincidence they're having a breakthrough season.
More»Hal Bodley, Davey Johnson on the Nationals in 2012 |
 | Giancarlo Stanton has an unique name, and unique talents, and as he matures as a hitter, he should be a great force with which to reckon.
More» Stanton drives a double into right field |
 | The names that made up the fierce Yankees lineups of the past are still present, but the production that once terrorized the opposition is not as ever-present as it once was, and most of the concerns in this area come to rest on two players: Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira.
More» A-Rod legs out his 500th career double |
 | Scouts are often asked what they look for when evaluating players? Actually, there's much more than meets the eye. The recipe for predicting baseball player success includes a dash of conjecture mixed with a hefty portion of evaluative expertise, topped with a big helping of luck.
More» Harper smashes a two-run triple to right |
 | Here we are, 41 games into the season, and the Cardinals are being tested in a way they never thought they'd be tested. Their 20-11 start has dissolved into a 2-8 freefall. A division lead that was stretched to four games is down to a half-game. And the Cardinals have a stunning number of injuries.
More» Adams singles for first Major League hit |
 | Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout performance just five starts into his career showed how dominant he could be, but injuries kept him from reaching his full potential.
More»Peter Gammons reflects on the career of Kerry Wood |
 | There's no madness like the madness that surrounds the Red Sox in tough times. Every bad thing is connected to every other bad thing. But those of us who kept thinking the Red Sox would eventually make something out of this season were soon rewarded.
More» Beckett solid to earn fourth win of the year |
 | His remarkable career, setting a standard for consistency, just became more remarkable Friday night, as Andy Pettitte, in his second start back from retirement, pitched the New York Yankees to a 4-0 Interleague victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
More» Girardi on Pettitte's first win since 2010 |
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