Dan Uggla and his .200 batting average in the second half have found themselves on the bench. (USA Today)

Giants rookie Pablo Sandoval and his Nomar-like pre-at-bat routine. (San Fran Chronicle)

Although they slipped up this weekend losing 2 of 3 to the Astros, the Mets have had a lot of their high priced players stepping up the past couple weeks. (NY Daily News)

Although MLB players like Matt Treanor are going to miss Olympic baseball, can baseball get back into the games if the pros play? (Miami Herald)

Chase Utley is a rarity in that he is an L.A. guy who does not have an ego. (L.A. Times)

It seems like a big deal has been made about the Dodgers in the last month. Taking a look at the standings they are 3 GB and only have a .500 record overall. (L.A. Times)

Better pickoff move: Kenny Rogers or Sherry Smith? (Detroit Free Press)

How much can the Tigers expect to get out of Gary Sheffield in '09? (Detroit Free Press)

The Royals will shut down Luke Hochevar and his bruised ribs. (Rocky Mountain News)