After nearly being traded, Johnny Cueto throws eight shutout innings There was much confusion on the field before Saturday night's Reds-Rockies game at Coors Field. As game time neared, Cincinnati's scheduled starter and well known trade candidate Johnny Cueto was not seen on the field going through his pregame routine. Instead, long man Michael Lorenzo was spotted warming up, which … [Read more...]

Mets explode for season-high 15 runs, 21 hits in win against Dodgers Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. Break up the New York Mets. With newly-acquired veteran Kelly Johnson and top hitting prospect Michael Conforto both in … [Read more...]

Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Cole As Ice Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.   In what might have been his last start as a member of the Phillies in what has been a hugely frustrating year for the franchise and its very vocal fans, ace left-hander Cole Hamels brought his very best. A young but often lethal Cubs lineup managed only two walks and zero hits over nine innings as Hamels … [Read more...]

Alex Rodriguez's resurgence continues with three-homer game in Minnesota The incredible comeback season of Alex Rodriguez reached a new level on Saturday. The New York Yankees designed hitter connected for three home runs in their come-from-behind 8-5 victory against the Minnesota Twins, including the game-tying solo shot off All-Star closer Glen Perkins in the ninth inning.  The … [Read more...]