Who are the best teams in all of baseball? Here’s a look at our 2009 MLB power rankings featuring the top five teams in Major League Baseball:
1. Los Angeles Dodgers
Even without Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers has held the top spot in the power rankings for practically the entire season.
2. Philadelphia Phillies
After a slow start, the Phillies are starting to turn it on. The defending World Series champions are 8-2 over their last ten games.
3. Boston Red Sox
If the Red Sox can get some starting pitching, the rest of their team looks very strong. But right now, the starting pitching is …read more

Remember when Gary Sheffield and Barry Bonds were not quite best pals? First the two lived together during the 2001 training season (which was when they got close and also fought) and then Sheffield was ticked because he “got pulled into the BALCO investigation through” Bonds. Let’s put it this way, there was no bromance between them for awhile.

But apparently they have kissed and made up. Sheffield said, “Things happen and we react to them, and sometimes you act correctly and sometimes you don’t, and you move on from it. At the end of the day, none …read more

It’s a wonderful time of the year…for the teams still in the race. For other teams, it’s just another time to watch their young superstar or aging superstar of their favorite team get shipped out to a contender. This has the makings of being one of the biggest trading deadlines that I can remember with so many big names being talked about.
The Boston Red Sox are deciding whether or not to trade Manny Ramirez. The Cincinnati Reds are awaiting approval from Ken Griffey, Jr., before they send him to the Chicago White Sox. The New York …read more

It was another great week of caption submissions on the Bud Selig picture. This week’s winner is Rob!
Rob’s caption read, “MAHONEY!?!” Obviously – it was referring to the “podium gag” from one of the Police Academy movies. So, Rob – you are this week’s winner. Make sure to check your email.
Make sure you check back next Friday for another caption contest and don’t miss the ‘Thursday 10′ on this year’s worst players in the majors.
Also – just a reminder that June 24 is the deadline to enter the State Farm Call Your Shot contest for …read more

Major League Baseball is coming down on Little League teams that are using one of the 30 professional team nicknames. In a story released today by the Associated Press, MLB has told several teams that they are not allowed to be called the Red Sox, Cubs, Yankees or any of the other MLB team names unless they buy their uniforms directly from Majestic Athletic.
This is ridiculous. Majestic is the official supplier for MLB uniforms, but it shouldn’t be for Little League teams. It is really expensive. I can’t believe that MLB is coming down on these …read more

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is not a happy guy these days in Motown, where his club is only three wins ahead of the worst record in the American League.

The Detroit Free Press posted a story in today’s paper about the Detroit Tigers’ key stats being down from the two previous seasons. Are you serious? I can’t believe it! The Tigers are 21-30 overall and tied for last in the American League Central with the free falling Kansas City Royals, so it should be no surprise to anyone that the Tigers’ stats are down from the last two …read more

Today’s New York Times is running a story about Joba Chamberlain, where Joe Girardi is talking about being his friend, not his manager, and Joba’s dad says that his son is ready to be a starter.
This is turning into a soap opera. I know Chamberlain is a very good young pitcher. I know that he has a special bond with his father and calls him his inspiration. But haven’t we heard enough already?
According to the New York Times, Girardi told Chamberlain, “I’m not your manager, I’m your friend. Is this what you want to do?” I’m …read more

It’s time to restore the universe to order! At least, Hank Steinbrenner thinks the New York Yankees will go on a hot streak shortly with the return of third baseman Alex Rodriguez to the lineup. Steinbrenner’s Yankees are in last place in the American League East with a 20-24 overall record. Everyone watched Sunday night as the New York Mets drubbed the hapless Yanks 11-2 on ESPN in Yankee Stadium.
“You don’t have the best lineup in baseball and then just in the offseason lose it all,” Steinbrenner told reporters in Tampa, while catching some of the Single-A …read more

It doesn’t matter who the opponent is or what level. A no-hitter is a no-hitter. And a no-hitter by a cancer survivor… well, that’s just great! I have to tip my cap to Jon Lester, who seems to be compiling an impressive resume at the young age of 24. If you missed the game or any highlights, I have attached a video below of the final out of the game. Again, congratulations Jon Lester. That’s one heck of an accomplishment.

Is there any sport that doesn’t require instant replay? It seems to me that just about every sport has gone forward with instant replay and it has helped in many situations. Major League Baseball will probably be the next sport to travel down that path after hearing about this next story.
During the fourth inning of the New York Mets and New York Yankees game on Sunday, Carlos Delgado hit a home run off the left field foul pole that was later overturned by home plate umpire Bob Davidson. Delgado swung at the first pitch from Yankees starter …read more