Phil Rogers’ MLB power rankings
Last week's ranking in parentheses. 1. Cardinals (1): Swept by the Rangers as powerful lineup produces only 26 runs during an eight-game lull. They nevertheless continue to lead the majors...
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Could be Ryno time soon
Ryne Sandberg sold his three-bedroom unit in a vintage building in downtown Chicago in March. He had listed it a year earlier, less than six months after Cubs President Theo...
Could be Ryno time soon
Ryne Sandberg sold his three-bedroom unit in a vintage building in downtown Chicago in March. He had listed it a year earlier, less than six months after Cubs President Theo...
Whispers: Could there be a new doubles king?
The doubles record has held up since 1931, when Earl Webb had 67 for the Red Sox. Manny Machado, in his first full year with the Orioles, entered the weekend...
Crain seems good fit for Tigers
No strong team needs relief pitching more than the Tigers. No reliever is hotter than Jesse Crain. Don't be shocked if Crain is closing games against the White Sox when...
Your Morning Phil: Crain, Cooper, Sveum
Talking baseball while wondering how the Blackhawks can overcome the Patrice Bergeron face-off factor. 1. The White Sox don't play the Tigers until July. Could Jesse Crain be closing games...
Phil Rogers’ MLB power rankings
Last week's ranking in parentheses. 1. Cardinals (1): Slowed down a little since a 23-7 stretch April 30-June 1. But they have lost more than two games in a row...
Several surprise candidates for All-Star teams
Can a backup catcher be an All-Star? Absolutely, if Evan Gattis is the backup catcher in question. The Braves rookie lost his spot in the lineup when Brian McCann was...
Whispers: Gregg could be Tigers’ missing piece
Kevin Gregg couldn't make the Dodgers' bullpen in spring training, but he has pitched so well for the Cubs that he's on the short list of players the Tigers are...
Your Morning Phil: Krol, Leesman, Baez
Talking baseball while wondering if Johnny Oduya and his teammates could get out of bed today. 1. No big-leaguer has been more impressive this week than Ian Krol, the left-hander...