What do today’s bloated baseball contracts have in common with 1960s oil economics? (We know you’re asking that question.) A ton, actually.
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Hey, New York Yankees: You Signed A-Rod. Deal With It.
Alex Rodriguez says he’s healthy. The Yankees are keeping him off the field. Are they treating him fairly?
First Up, Ryan Braun: Baseball Starts Suspending Stars for Taking PEDs
The former National League MVP told a litany of lies
After the All-Star Game, Baseball’s In For A Rough Second Half
Drug suspensions are looming for Alex Rodriguez, and other big-name players.
Please Stop Saying Yasiel Puig Shouldn’t Be an All-Star
The Los Angeles Dodgers rookie has the numbers and hype to support his candidacy—what else could possibly matter?
The Pittsburgh Pirates Are the Best in Baseball. In July. Wake Me Up in September.
The stats say the Pirates will have their first winning season since 1992. But it’s still hard to have faith
A Brief History of Brian Cashman’s Off-the-Cuff Antics
The New York Yankees general manager made headlines last week for his outspoken comments on Alex Rodriguez. Cashman has caused plenty of commotion.
Why The Latest Doping Scandal Won’t Really Hurt Baseball
According to ESPN, major league baseball is preparing to suspend a slew of players for doping, including Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun. Why the game will go on.
Stupid Baseball Spending: Breaking Down The Early Season Leaders
Which teams got the most back for their buck this off-season, based on early returns
Why Pitchers Won’t Be Wearing Helmets, Even After Latest Scare
Baseball is hoping that padded caps can offer better protection for pitcher. But will they arrive before tragedy strikes?
The Decline of Doc: Is the End Near for Roy Halladay?
The 2013 season went from bad to worse for the Phillies starter when he landed on the disabled list on May 6, and the future doesn’t look bright for the best pitcher of the last decade.
The Final 42: Looking Back At Mariano Rivera’s Phenomenal Career
The New York Yankees closer, who is retiring after this season, will be the last MLB player to wear 42, which was retired in 1997 in honor of Jackie Robinson (Rivera was in his second full season at the time, and players already …
Cano Joins Jay-Z: Does Scott Boras Have A Yankees Problem?
Robinson Cano became the third Yankee in four years to ditch super-agent Scott Boras, signing with Jay-Z’s new sports agency.