Major League Baseball

N.Y. won 103 games this year and then roared to their 27th title. Now, management must make tough personnel decisions if they want to create a new Dynasty in the Bronx.

Nov 10, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

The Yankees have always been associated with Republicans, but the team has a much better track record when there is a Democrat in the White House.

Nov 8, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

After four straight years in the postseason doghouse, Alex Rodriguez has opened up the 2009 ALDS with a bang.

Oct 10, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

Perhaps rattled by repeated steroid scandals, the Red Sox drop four straight games at Yankee Stadium for the first time in more than 20 years.

Aug 10, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

On August 2, 2009, thirty years will have passed since the tragic death of one of baseball's most beloved players, Yankees catcher Thurman Munson.

Jul 16, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

One of the game's greatest pitchers joins the craft's most elite club.

Jun 5, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

More than thirteen years removed from his retirement, a look at Don Mattingly's brilliant 1995 postseason.

Apr 6, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

The three "Rs" are still the best fantasy options at shortstop.

Mar 26, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

How did anonymous, confidential steroid test results of 104 MLB players end up in the hands of one IRS agent? Well, he stole them.

Feb 8, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

Crafty pitchers have been 'doctoring up' baseballs for more than a century. It's all just part of the game.

Feb 1, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

Here is a brief synpopsis of the Hall of Fame career of one of the game's greatest pitchers.

Jan 19, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

Dizzy Dean's brief but brilliant career landed him in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953.

Jan 16, 2009 - James Lincoln Ray

The New York Mets countered their cross-town rival Yankees landing of C.C. Sabathia with a big time catch of their own: Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez.

Dec 11, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

The New York Yankees, who struggled just to find healthy starters to put on the mound last year, are ready to sign one of the game's very best hurlers.

Dec 11, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

The 2008 Philadelphia Phillies broke a championship drought that has lasted for 100 seasons in the City of Brotherly Love.

Nov 2, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

You'd think the Boston Red Sox, a team with a $135 million payroll, could beat the Tampa Bay Rays, a team with a $43 million payroll. They couldn't.

Oct 21, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

The "Whiz Kids" were an exciting, energetic, youthful club that captured the hearts of Philadelphia baseball fans like no team before -- or perhaps since.

Oct 13, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

The current favorites to meet in the 2008 World Series first hooked up in the fall classic almost 100 years ago.

Oct 12, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

Ken Griffey, Frank Thomas and Mike Piazza head the list of the best batsmen of the Clinton Era.

Aug 24, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

Some baseball players take a while to heat up. For these five players, the hot days of July have been a blessing for their respective swings.

Jul 30, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

Baseball has always been wracked with scandal: gambling, corking bats, steroids, spying. But perhaps no scandal in MLB history was worse than the Pittsburgh drug trials.

Jul 6, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

Sandy Koufax may have been the best left-handed pitcher of all time. Here are ten essential things that every baseball fan needs to know about the man.

Jun 12, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

Ken Griffey Jr. is just one home run away from hitting 600 in his career. The scary thing is that if he had stayed healthy, he would probably have a lot more.

Jun 6, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

Just two months into the 2008 baseball season, these players and teams have been the game's biggest surprises.

Jun 5, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

These five players have started off hot. Can they keep it up?

May 6, 2008 - James Lincoln Ray

Cuban lefty Aroldis Chapman defected from his homeland and is now expected to receive a huge contract despite question marks.

Dec 15, 2009 - David Hein

The Phillies had been looking to trade for Halladay during the 2009 season, but a deal could not be struck. Now, a three-way offseason trade brings Halladay to the NL.

Dec 14, 2009 - John Arthur

With Pedro Feliz's option declined by the Phillies, will he return to Philadelphia, or will the club look outside the organization for a new third baseman?

Dec 2, 2009 - Michael Spagnuolo

After winning the World Series in 2009 what will the Yankees do this offseason to improve their team?

Nov 30, 2009 - Gerard Shea

Roy Halladay is likely about to be traded. The Toronto Blue Jays will search for the best possible trade. But which teams have the depth to give Toronto what they want?

Nov 26, 2009 - Joshua Price

The World Series is over and now it's time for the hot stove to heat up. Who are the top players in baseball's 2010 free agent class?

Nov 22, 2009 - Gerard Shea

Matt Holliday, Jason Bay and John Lackey are the three players that will look to get the largest contracts this offseason.

Nov 20, 2009 - Michael Licata

What do you get that hard-to-buy-for baseball fan on your holiday shopping list? How about game tickets? Or a favorite photo turned into a team ornament?

Nov 14, 2009 - Kevin Beese

The 2009 postseason is remembered as the year of blown calls by the umpires. MLB still refuses to expand its current system, which is very limited.

Nov 13, 2009 - Bruce Klopfleisch

From 2006-2009, Boston Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester went from being a cancer victim to cancer survivor, World Series champ and Cy Young Award contender.

Nov 13, 2009 - Charlie Doherty

The New York Yankees are World Series Champions again, but, controversy swirls after a very interesting season.

Nov 7, 2009 - Micheal Iaboni

The New York Yankees won their 27th World Series Championship and their first in nine years last night by closing out the defending Champion Phillies in six games.

Nov 5, 2009 - Frank Leal

Now that the explosive bats of the Phillies and Yankees have come alive, pitching will mean everything in Game 6 (and maybe Game 7). It starts with Pedro vs. Pettitte.

Nov 5, 2009 - Timothy Rigby

Having already compromised his starting rotation by starting A.J. Burnett on the road in game 5, Yankees manager Joe Girardi may have backed himself into a corner.

Nov 4, 2009 - John Shults

The last game in the "old" Yankee Stadium was pitched by Andy Pettitte, and this year's last game in the "new" Yankee Stadium might also be pitched by Andy Pettitte.

Nov 3, 2009 - John Shults

A stunning comeback involving two clutch Phillies home runs went for naught as last year's World Series phenom Brad Lidge imploded in the top of the ninth.

Nov 3, 2009 - Timothy Rigby

The New York Yankees look to win their 27th World Championship, holding a 3-1 series lead over the Phillies.

Nov 2, 2009 - Michael Licata

Yankees lefty Andy Pettitte survived a shaky second inning, giving up three runs. But the veteran settled down well so the Bronx Bombers could take charge of the Series.

Nov 2, 2009 - Timothy Rigby

The Fall Classic moves 108 miles to Citizen's Bank Park. It's just a matter of time before the Yankees offense erupts, but will it be during the first game in Philly?

Oct 31, 2009 - Timothy Rigby

Major League Baseball (MLB) broke from tradition for this World Series and assigned veteran umpires with Series experience, hoping to reduce the number of dubious calls.

Oct 31, 2009 - Jimmy McFarlin

With Cole Hamels pitching, the Phillies are looking to take command of the World Series at home against the New York Yankees.

Oct 31, 2009 - Michael Licata

Philly got a gem from Cliff Lee on Wednesday, taking home-field advantage. If Pedro Martinez holds true to his excellent form this year, it could spell a Phillies repeat.

Oct 29, 2009 - Timothy Rigby

The 2009 World Series, matching the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, opens Wednesday, Oct. 28 in Yankee Stadium. No other Series ever has begun that late.

Oct 29, 2009 - Jimmy McFarlin

Expect plenty of long ball in this year's World Series. The team that pitches the best in the mid to late innings will likely win the Commissioner's Trophy.

Oct 28, 2009 - Timothy Rigby

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies kick off the World Series on October 28. It's the latest start in series history. It should be a good matchup for baseball.

Oct 27, 2009 - Michael Licata