What might have been for White Sox?

Even when Bo Jackson struck out (which was often), the 6-foot-1 Rock of Gibraltar entertained the masses by channeling his disappointment into a show of strength — by snapping his bat over his knee like it was a toothpick.He might not have been the first to do it, but Bo turned bat breaking into art. Every once in a while, a contemporary major leaguer will break his bat, or will...

MLB.com reports that the Braves will look to unload Derek Lowe and his contract via trade:In order to retain the financial flexibility to keep the club's rotation strong and also address the needs at first base, outfield and the back end of the bullpen, Wren is expected to explore the possibility of trading Lowe, who is owed $45 million over the final three years of his contract...

With two out in the fifth, Burnett walks Orlando Cabrera and Joe Mauer. That’s the second inning in a row he put two on without a hit with two out. The Yankees got lucky last inning with a base running blunder.

Direct quote from Orlando Cabrera after last night’s game. Really, Orlando?  Have you forgotten Games 4 and 5 of the 2004 ALCS already? Quibbling aside, that was an all-timer last night.  Seemed like the wind was taken out of the Metrodome baggie when the Tigers put up that 3 spot, but they sure fought back.  What didn’t that game have?  Clutch home runs, great defense, all...

With two out and Cano on first in the bottom of the fourth, Nick Swisher pulls a ball hard down the leftfield line, just landing fair. Cano motors around from first base and scores as the throw goes up the first base line. The Yankees lead 3-2. Cano was on first after [...]

Minnesota picks up three hits in the third, but a double play erases one of those runners. After an Orlando Cabrera single and a Joe Mauer double, the Twins have runners at 2nd and 3rd with two outs. Update: Cuddyer delivers a single to right for a 1-0 Twins lead. They have men at [...]

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — Nick Swisher remembers when he first learned he was joining the New York Yankees. It wasn’t the idea of donning the pinstripes, or even the 26 championships that he thought about...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...

Leads team in walks, is third in home runs, switch hits, and keeps mood light

Prior to Tuesday night, there had been 13 tiebreakers in major league history and most of them had come down to one great or memorable play. Go ahead and rattle them off the top of your win-or-go-home head. Merkle's Boner. The Shot Heard 'Round The World. Bucky beats Boston. Holliday hits his head near home. After 12 great innings of baseball, I'm not sure if there'...

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INSIDER: The Yankees defeated the Twins, 7-2, in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.ON THE MOUND:Ace, CC Sabathia got the ball for Game 1 of the ALDS for the Yankees and did not disappoint. He did exactly what the organization brought him here to do. Win. It was the first ever postseason game in the Bronx and CC's performance tonight is what the Yankees had expected. After...