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From the Windup: Race for Ages in East?

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.As Major League Baseball launches into the second half of their season Thursday night, there is one playoff race that should intrigue and excite fans no matter where their allegiances may lie. The Boston Red Sox, New York...

Baseball Brunch: Halfway Home

Every Sunday, MLB FanHouse empties out its notebook in Baseball Brunch.The most remarkable thing about this season as we hit the not-halfway halfway point of the All-Star break isn't Albert Pujols' RBI total. Or Zack Greinke's ERA. Or the PED suspension of one of the game's biggest stars.It's the standings. And they not...

Starting Five: Rangers Boot Astros Again

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...The "Silver Boot" will stay in Arlington, Texas.It ain't the Axe, or the Old Oaken Bucket, but the Silver Boot is an attempt to add college football flavor to interleague play, as it goes to the winner of...

Roto Rush: Ted Lilly Is Legit

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.When you think of Chicago Cubs starting pitchers, you first think of Carlos Zambrano. Next is probably Rich Harden, especially in terms of sheer talent -- plus, the injury woes...

Roto Rush: Any Hope for Mets' Power?

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.There I am. Bottom of the 10th inning. Promenade section of Citi Field.With my hands swollen from furious applause throughout the night and my legs bobbing to stay warm, Fernando...

BenZobrist News From the Web

05/22/12 Maddon shuffles lineup, bats Pena first Source: MLB Rays manager Joe Maddon isn't afraid to shake up the lineup, and he did so again Tuesday.
05/21/12 Fantasy Baseball 2012: 5 Start-or-Sit Scenarios for... Source: Bleacher Report Ben Zobrist (six homers, .265 batting) was a legitimate candidate for 20 homers, 20 steals and 90 RBI in the preseason but will likely fall short of the lofty goals come Sept. 30.
05/20/12 Zobrist sputtering at plate Source: CBSSports.com Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling.
05/17/12 Another day, another to DL Source: TBO.com - Tampa Bay FL OF Brandon Guyer (strained left shoulder) became the third Ray this week to be placed on the disabled list.
05/16/12 Lawrie ejected as Jays take tough loss against Rays Source: CTV News TORONTO Sean Rodriguez led off the seventh with a home run and the Tampa Bay Rays scored two more unearned runs in the inning to complete a two-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 4-3 victory on Tuesday.