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Mark DeRosa Rubs Salt in Cubs' Wound

Poppin' out of the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday. On the day Milton Bradley began serving a team-mandated, season-ending suspension, former Cubs fan favorite Mark DeRosa suited up for the Cubs rival. He's been doing so since...

From the Windup: Individuals of Interest This Coming October

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's weekly, extended look at some aspect of America's pastime.As I look ahead to the MLB playoffs, I'm faced with the fact that my beloved Cubbies aren't going to be competing. Being a devout baseball fan, though, there's no way I'm not watching the postseason. Without a horse in the race, I'm...

From the Windup: About Last Winter

From the Windup is Matt Snyder's extended look at some aspect of America's pastime each Thursday.Every Hot Stove season, each team reshapes its roster in an attempt to better themselves. After each transaction, whether a free agent acquisition, trade or something else, writers and bloggers everywhere provide knee-jerk...

Troy Glaus Shut Down, Season Nearing 'Lost Cause' Stage

Troy Glaus has been trying to come back from injury all season, and the timetable just keeps getting pushed back. The latest news is that he has left his minor-league rehab assignment and is shut down indefinitely. With around two months left in the season, we are nearing the writing-on-the-wall portion of Glaus' 2009...

Starting Five: Tremors of Trouble in LA?

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...That the Dodgers have finally lost three in a row, falling 10-0 Tuesday to the Cardinals.L.A. is the last team in the majors to have a losing streak longer than two, and by not doing so until games...

MarkDerosa News From the Web

05/23/12 DeRosa back with Nats after visiting father Source: MLB - Washington Nationals Outfielder/infielder Mark DeRosa returned to the Nationals after spending the last two days with his ailing father, Jack, who has cancer.
05/17/12 Morse ready to start taking swings Source: MLB Nationals left fielder Michael Morse, who is on the disabled list because of a torn left lat (shoulder) muscle, is expected to get at-bats at the team's Spring Training complex in Viera, Fla., according to manager Davey Johnson.
05/17/12 LaRoche: 'I would love to stay' with Nats Source: MLB - Washington Nationals Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche made it known after Wednesday's 7-4 victory over the Pirates that he would like to stay with the Nationals beyond this season.
05/17/12 DeRosa pleased with progress toward return Source: MLB - Washington Nationals Infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa, who is on the disabled list because of a left oblique strain, began baseball activities on Thursday.
05/15/12 TAKE TWO: Harper needs to keep hands to himself Source: Columbia Tribune - Columbia MO Last week, I commended Nationals rookie phenom Bryce Harper for his old-school response in stealing home after getting beaned by Cole Hammels "just because."