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1. Stoked To Be A Halo

Kaleb Cowart grew up in Georgia, but he is thrilled to be on the path to Anaheim after the Angels drafted him in the first round.

2. Long Time Coming

A new approach at the plate helped outfielder Jai Miller turn the corner in Triple-A after a rough start to the season, and he finally got a shot in the big leagues.

3. Sinkerballer On The Rise

In his second year at Double-A, lefthander Doug Arguello had a 2.55 ERA in 127 innings of work. According to Hooks pitching coach Travis Driskill, the improvement has been the product of a change in mindset. He has learned the value of pitching to contact.

4. Serious Setback

A sprained left wrist contributed to outfielder Isaac Galloway appearing in just 83 games for low Class A Greensboro in 2009. That hardly could be considered a setback compared to what Galloway has endured in 2010. Galloway got just 100 at-bats for high Class A Jupiter before a nasty outfield collision ended his season. The resulting kidney damage landed Galloway in the hospital for the better part of a week.

5. Tradition Of Excellence

In the end it wasn't just money that persuaded first-round draft pick Zach Lee to sign with the Dodgers. It was tradition, opportunity and some clever suggestions from assistant general manager Logan White.

6. 2010 Summer College Player Of The Year

The total package—the leadership, the absurd numbers and the strong performance in Team USA's biggest win of the summer against Japan—makes Sonny Gray Baseball America's 2010 Summer Player of the Year. A rising junior righthander at Vanderbilt, Gray is the third Commodore to win the award in the last five years.

7. Scout's View: Braves' Double-A Pitchers

The Braves were pushing for their first playoff spot in five seasons in 2010, leading the National League East with a big push from rookies such as Jason Heyward, Johnny Venters and, in August, 2009 first-round pick Mike Minor. Meanwhile, none of the team's affiliates figured to make the playoffs in the minors, yet talent is surging through the Braves system. That's particularly true on the mound, as one National League pro scout found during a pair of visits to Double-A Mississippi.

8. Prospect Chat: Jim Callis

Jim Callis chatted about prospects and the Cape Cod League on Sept. 1.

9. 2010 AFL Rosters

The initial rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams.

10. Red Sox Deal Delcarmen To Rockies

Red Sox righty Manny Delcarmen passed through waivers without being claimed by an American League club, but over in the National, the Rockies placed a claim and subsequently worked out a trade for the struggling reliever, sending low Class A righthander Chris Balcom-Miller to Boston

11. Silver Linings For Six Scuffling Sophomores

We supply reasons to continue believing in six prospects who have stumbled over the threshold separating the short-season and full-season leagues.

12. Harvey Finding His Way

Chris Harvey's parents once wondered if their son would find interest in athletics. Now he's a prospect in the 2012 class.

13. Updated 2010 Minor League Schedules

Updated minor league schedules to include final series of the season.

14. Ask BA

Should we have seen Stephen Strasburg's injury coming? How do Royals prospects Mike Moustakas, Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers stack up against each other, as prospects and in terms of 2010 performance? How good is Blue Jays outfield prospect Eric Thames?

15. Hamilton Trades Football Dreams For Baseball Success

Almost two weeks after the Mississippi State football team began its fall camp, Billy Hamilton admits that he thinks about playing football for the Bulldogs all the time.

16. Prospect Hot Sheet Chat With Conor Glassey

Conor Glassey chatted about prospects on Aug. 27.

17. Prospect Hot Sheet: Aug. 27

A pair of electrifying young pitchers lead this week's Hot Sheet, though they're closely followed by one of the hottest hitters in Triple-A.

18. Young Mariner Franklin Packs Surprising Punch

If Nick Franklin wasn't one of the game's elite shortstop prospects, he just might have a career in the weight-loss industry.

19. Team USA Top 20 Prospects

UCLA flame-thrower Gerrit Cole leads the Team USA Top 20 prospects list for the second straight summer. The strong top tier also includes George Springer, Jackie Bradley, Matt Barnes and Sonny Gray.

20. Five Reasons To Be Excited About Zach Britton

Making his 10th start for Triple-A Norfolk last night, Orioles lefthander Zach Britton demonstrated why he's the organization's top pitching prospect—and one of the better arms in the high minors.

21. Jim Callis Chat: Aug. 25

Jim Callis answered a variety of prospect questions on Aug. 25.

22. Under Armour Stars

These players stood out at the Under Armour Game in Chicago.

23. Villar Finds Out He's In Demand

His value outside of the organization was unknown to the Dominican-born shortstop. Focused only on what he could do for his team, Jonathan Villar was unaware of the particulars.

24. Angels' Amarista Confirms Stature Isn't Everything

Generously listed at 5-foot-8, second baseman Alexi Amarista has managed to stand out in the Angels farm system.

25. The Fate Of Draftees Who Don't Sign

A chart detailing the redraft position for players who chose not to sign in the top 10 rounds from 2000-09.

26. Cardinals Focus On Present And Future

The Cardinals dealt an all-star while in a playoff race, but were plenty comfortable with using a couple of young stars that can help now and in the future.

27. Belt's Change For The Better

28. San Diego Staying In The Race

Staying in first place comes at a price as the Padres found out when they dealt a couple of prospects to acquire veterans for the the final stretch.

29. Rizzotti Pleasantly Surpring

Even with Ryan Howard entrenched at first base, the Phillies like what they see in Matt Rizzotti.

30. McDonald Ready For New Start

James McDonald is excited to work as a starter with his new team—the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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1. Yankees 5, Athletics 0: Sabathia Is King of the Hill in the Bronx

C. C. Sabathia has not lost in 21 straight starts at Yankee Stadium, going 16-0 with a 2.05 earned run average.

2. Mets’ Catcher of the Future Has Memories of Wrigley

Mets catcher Josh Thole returns to Wrigley Field for the first time since he and his brother, Jeremy, secured an autograph from Mark McGwire in 1998.

3. With Jocketty at Controls, Red Machine Being Rebuilt

Moving from St. Louis to Cincinnati, the veteran baseball executive Walt Jocketty has the Reds on the verge of the playoffs for the first time in years.

4. Mets 4, Braves 2: Mets Win, But Santana Is Injured

The Mets’ season, already disjointed and in disarray because of injuries to key players, took another sour turn when starter Johan Santana left with a strained chest muscle.

5. Chicago News Cooperative: Ramirez vs. Konerko? That’s a No-Brainer

Manny Ramirez is worth a try as temporary help for the White Sox, but Paul Konerko is a player definitely worth keeping.

6. For Rookie, Unique View of Clemente

When Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker takes the field at PNC Park, he needs only to glance over his shoulder at the 21-foot Roberto Clemente Wall in right field for inspiration.

7. As Pettitte Progresses, Yankees Move Vazquez Back Into the Rotation

Andy Pettitte continued making progress in his recovery from a left groin injury, throwing 55 pitches at a high intensity.

8. Reds 6, Brewers 1: Eyes Fix on Radar Gun When Rookie Pitches

The Reds’ Aroldis Chapman, a left-hander who routinely throws harder than 100 miles an hour, earned his first victory in the defeat of the Brewers.

9. Baseball Roundup: Ramirez, in Debut, Has Good View of Win

Chicago trailed, 4-1, going into the eighth, but the White Sox rallied and beat the Indians 6-4.

10. Takahashi, as Free Agent, Could Leave the Mets

The 35-year-old pitcher probably sees himself as a starter and may opt for a club that can assure him he would have that role.

11. Braves 4, Mets 1: Lineup and Card Game Feel Lonely for Wright

David Wright is not blaming anyone for a season that looked promising but continues to show signs of deterioration, the latest being the Mets’ third straight loss to the Braves.

12. Yankees 4, Athletics 3: Still Not in Fine Form, Burnett at Least Gives Yankees a Chance to Win

Mark Teixeira ran his series total to 8 for 10 with seven runs batted in as the Yankees maintained their division lead.

13. Practices of Dodgers’ Charity Are Said to Be Under Scrutiny

The office of the California attorney general has opened an investigation of the Dodgers’ charitable foundation, a person with knowledge of the action said.

14. In the Lineup, Out of the Park: Thames on a Home Run Roll

Going into Tuesday night’s game, the Yankees’ Marcus Thames was riding a wave of homers — six in his last five starts, dating to last Tuesday.

15. Blue Jays Drop Rays From First With 10-Run Sixth

Jose Bautista hit his major league-leading 43rd home run and Toronto sent Tampa Bay Rays to only its fifth loss in 17 games.

16. Yankees 9, Athletics 3: Hughes Falters Again, but Is Given a Cushion

Phil Hughes walked five batters for the second straight start, but home runs by Nick Swisher, Curtis Granderson and Mark Teixeira gave him his 16th win.

17. Braves 9, Mets 2: Mets Send Francoeur to Rangers and a Race

Jeff Francoeur, the Mets’ right fielder with a first class glove and an inconsistent bat, was traded to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night for Joaquin Arias, a utility infielder.

18. Looking for Reasons to Be Optimistic, Manuel Turns to Duda

Manager Jerry Manuel said with the way the new left-fielder Lucas Duda has been hitting in batting practice, Duda might energize the Mets' lineup.

19. Keeping Score: Determining a Most Valuable Pitcher

A statistic called Wins Above Replacement can assess a pitcher's value, and Felix Hernandez and Roy Halladay lead their respective leagues.

20. Mets Haven't Surrendered Yet

The Mets are offering fans prorated season-ticket packages for the remaining home games that include "the option to purchase your seats for all potential 2010 Mets postseason games at Citi Field."

21. Yankees Start String of Five Consecutive Day Games

Each of the next five Yankees games will begin at 1:05 p.m., including Friday's game against the Blue Jays, which was scheduled to facilitate traffic flow on Labor Day weekend.

22. On Baseball: New Day, New Team, Typical Ramirez

Manny Ramirez, the mercurial slugger with 554 career home runs, was back in Cleveland, where he began his memorably bizarre career.

23. Extra Bases: Statistics Worthy of a Cy Young, Except for One

In the race for the Cy Young, perhaps the most deserving pitcher is the Mariners’ Felix Hernandez, despite his 10-10 record.

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2. Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – 2010 Strikeout Kings Vol. 10

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3. Fantasy Baseball Box Score Breakouts –9/1/10

. . Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday. . . Kosuke Fukodome, Chicago Cubs Fukodome went 3 for 3 with 2 runs and an RBI to raise his average to .281. He’s 14 for 27(.519) in his last nine games. . .

4. Fantasy Baseball Box Score Breakouts – 8/31/10

. Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday. . Jordan Zimmermann, Washington Nationals Zimmerman gave up 1 hit with 9 strikeouts in 6 scoreless innings as he lowered his ERA to 4.50. It was just his second start of the year. .

5. Winners and losers: Intriguing possibilities for Big Ten; did Sox need to spend money on Manny?

Posted by Ed S. at 9/3/2010 2:17 AM CDT on Chicago Business Wrapping up the week in sports. Draw: Big Ten. I'm instituting a new category when I can't determine whether the subject is a winner or loser. I'll call it the "Big Ten rule.

6. Braves set for heavy dose of division foes

The Braves enter the season's final month in prime position to allow manager

7. AL Series to Watch: Twins-Rangers

Filed under: Rangers , Twins , MLB Video , Executive TakeWhile the White Sox got stronger for the stretch run with the addition of Manny Ramirez , the Twins continue to play without one of their big bats Justin Morneau . Morneau is out with lingering

8. Charlotte Knights and Chicago White Sox Extend Player Development Agreement

- International League (IL) Charlotte Knights FORT MILL, S.C. - The Charlotte Knights and Chicago White Sox have agreed on a four year extension of a Player Development Agreement between the two clubs.

9. Petit takes over Trojans baseball

Ray Petit, whose hiring as Thornton Academy baseball coach was announced Monday, was a Thornton assistant, and is a veteran football official. He succeeds Greg Paradis, who stepped down after nine years on the job.

10. New York Mets Minor League Baseball Team, the Brooklyn Cyclones, and Rubin Schron of Cammebys International Group Play Nice

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubin Schron, founder of Cammeby's International Group, a commercial and residential developer and owner, recently began partnering with the Brooklyn Cyclones, a minor league affiliate of the New

11. Report: Player Rangers sent to Mariners in deal for Cliff Lee faced felony charges

Josh Lueke is a minor league pitcher that the Rangers sent to the Seattle Mariners in the trade that brought Cliff Lee to Texas. Lueke has a 96-mph fastball.

12. New York Mets' Minor League Baseball Team, the Brooklyn Cyclones, and Rubin Schron of Cammeby's International Group Play Nice

13. BP: Who is baseball's best-ever switch-hitter?

When Chipper Jones hit the disabled list following a spectacular play in the field, the biggest question was not when he would return, but if he would continue his career.

14. New York Mets' Minor League Baseball Team, the Brooklyn Cyclones, and Rubin Schron of Cammeby's International

15. New York Mets' Minor League Baseball Team, the Brooklyn Cyclones, and Rubin Schron of Cammeby's International Group Play Nice

Cammeby's Apartment Complex in Brighton Beach Houses Players and Staff BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept.

16. Stark: Major award races

It's September, and you know what that means. DEADLINE TALK Should baseball have only one trading deadline. Jayson Stark spoke with a dozen GMs about the topic. More Rumblings Time to buy those 75 back-to-school notebooks.

17. With New York Mets out of playoff hunt, Johan Santana's injury could cause him to miss a start or more

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18. Stark: Push back deadline?

Here's an idea whose time needs to come: Move back the trading deadline. Move it back to Aug. 31. We'd even settle for Aug. 15. But after watching August's waiver insanity unfold, we're not sure what this convoluted waiver system accomplishes.

19. New York Mets' Minor League Baseball Team, the Brooklyn Cyclones, and Rubin Schron of Cammeby's International

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20. New York Mets' Minor League Baseball Team, the Brooklyn Cyclones, and Rubin Schron of Cammeby's International

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21. Dreams come to fruition for Minors lifers

Several hard-nosed players who grinded through double-digit seasons of Minor League baseball, endured hundreds of bus trips, and dealt with multiple Spring

22. New York Mets' Minor League Baseball Team, the Brooklyn Cyclones, and Rubin Schron of Cammeby's Inte

23. Here comes Manny again, out of left field

BALTIMORE ? There are still some things to look forward to in this Red Sox season, and one of them is this weekend series, when the White Sox bring their brand new player ? Manny Ramirez ? to Fenway Park. That old thing? Well, yeah.

24. The CC Sabathia appreciation society shall now come to order (Yahoo! Sports)

Lest we get ahead of ourselves, let's not pretend like conquering the Oakland

25. Fantasy Hitter Report - September 2

AMERICAN LEAGUE 3 Up Daric Barton, 1B, Oakland Athletics Barton has been on fire lately, collecting at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 games. Over this stretch he is batting .417 with 13 runs scored, eight runs batted in, and three home runs.

26. Huge brawl breaks out in middle of baseball game

As no good Limeys, we're don't know much about baseball here at Asylum UK. What we do know is that a all-out, no holds barred fistfight on the pitching mound is probably not approved of in the baseball rule book.

27. Dan Shaughnessy: Manny will quit on White Sox just like he did with Red Sox, Dodgers

He will quit on the White Sox just the way he quit on the Red Sox and the Dodgers. Sooner or later. Bank on it. Manny Ramirez returns to Fenway Park tonight and he'll get booed with gusto -- which he deserves.

28. Resilient Reds Get Stronger After Losses

Senior MLB Writer The Reds may be the best losers in the major leagues. In a bit of a twist on the "learning how to win" meme that we hear so often when describing good teams, this year's Reds are perhaps most notable because of the way they lose.

29. Thursday's college football roundup

The 2010 college football season kicked off in style andthere were plenty

30. Former NFL star Boomer Esiason says UCF's Rob Calabrese can be great

Boomer Esiason insists UCF junior Rob Calabrese will be an elite college quarterback. Esiason, a fellow Long Island native, has been Calabrese's mentor since he was a sophomore in high school.

31. Labor Day weekend features plenty of intrigue

For many people, Labor Day weekend is a last rite of summer before classes resume, a last chance to swim before closing the pool, an appreciation for sultry

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1. Short Hops: There's better way to do call-ups

Teams spend months sweating matchups. Then comes Sept. 1, and a bunch of call-ups throw a monkey wrench in those plans. Does baseball really need to expand rosters at such a crucial time in the season? Scott Miller has another option.

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2. Cincy deserves this fun, successful Reds team

It's great to be a baseball fan in Cincinnati again. The Reds are young, talented, fun and comfortably ahead in the NL Central. This long-suffering fan base deserves every second of this, Gregg Doyel says.

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3. Pettitte, Burnett main bump in Yanks' road to glory

It's hard to criticize the Yankees. They sit atop the AL East as well as own the best record in the majors. However, Danny Knobler says glaring issues loom around their rotation, particularly A.J. Burnett and Andy Pettitte.

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4. Mets halt Braves' winning streak at five games

David Wright homered, Johan Santana won for the first time in four starts and the New York Mets snapped the Atlanta Braves' five-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Thursday night.

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6. Utley chalks-up six RBI to lead Phils past Rockies

Chase Utley drove in six runs and hit a grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning Thursday night as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11.

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7. CC earns win No. 19 as Yanks 1-hit A's for sweep

CC Sabathia pitched one-hit ball for eight innings to earn his major league-leading 19th win, fill-in Curtis Granderson homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0 Thursday for a four-game sweep.

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8. Laird's solo homer in 13th lifts Tigers over Twins

Gerald Laird hit a solo home run in the 13th inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 10-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

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9. Indians edge out Mariners, Choo drives in five

Shin-Soo Choo drove in five runs with a bases-loaded double and a two-run home run to give the Cleveland Indians a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.

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10. Red Sox top Orioles to salvage .500 road trip

Adrian Beltre homered to spark a five-run second inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Thursday night to salvage a .500 road trip.

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11. Ford, family settle suit in death of Mets' prospect

Ford Motor Co. on Thursday settled a Mississippi lawsuit over a 2001 accident in which New York Mets prospect Brian Cole was killed when his SUV crashed in the Florida Panhandle, a lawyer for the player's family said.

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1. Sliders: Stephen is anything but even

Just when Stephen Drew looks like waiver wire fodder, he rolls through the best week of his life, renewing hope that he'll live up to expectations. Our Scott White throws up his hands trying to figure him out in his Sliders.

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2. Splitsville: More in store from Infante?

Omar Infante's improbable season will likely continue in Fantasy Week 22, at least if the splits have anything to say about it. Our Jeff Lippman touches on that and more in his latest edition of Splitsville.

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3. Week 22 Fantasy Pitching Planner

Is Tim Lincecum beyond benching in mixed formats based on his recent poor form and his tough matchup in Week 22? Our Eric Mack touches on that and all of the rotation news in his latest Pitching Planner.

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4. Week 22 Fantasy Hitting Planner

Some major players could make it back from injuries in time for Fantasy Week 22. Our Scott White runs through the latest injury news and shares his top sleepers for the upcoming scoring period in his latest Hitting Planner.

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5. The Trendy Fantasy blog

If you want industry leading statistical analysis to improve the state of your Fantasy teams, you've come to the right place. CBSSports.com data analyst Al Melchior will be breaking down numbers and trends all season with the help of some powerful interactive data visualizations in his data-driven blog.

6. Dear Mr. Fantasy: Keeper season in full swing

What should owners and commissioners do when a non-contending team sells off elite talent to acquire top keepers? Scott White touches on that and fields another round of keeper questions in Dear Mr. Fantasy.

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7. By the Numbers: Is Young's breakout legit?

How legitimate is Delmon Young's breakout season? Should Troy Tulowitzki be considered the best shortstop in Fantasy? Our Al Melchior addresses those two topics and much more in his By the Numbers.

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9. Sliders: Brave new world for Infante

People laughed when Omar Infante was selected to the National League All Star team. Who's laughing now? As Scott White writes in this week's Sliders, Infante is producing across the board like an elite option.

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10. Week 21 Fantasy Pitching Planner

Are you brave enough to trust a marginal two-start pitcher at this critical point of the Fantasy season? Our Eric Mack sorts out all 30 rotations for owners and shares his recommendations in his Pitching Planner.

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11. Splitsville: Gio could come up all A's

Studying the splits properly and using them as a guide has paid off nicely for many Fantasy owners this season. Our Jeff Lippman shares some statistical trends that owners should be made aware of for Week 21 in Splitsville.

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12. Week 21 Fantasy Hitting Planner

Plenty of moving parts and unexpected performances as we hit the home stretch of the Fantasy Baseball season. Our Scott White shares his latest observations and runs through the status of all 30 lineups in his Hitting Planner.

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13. Prospects Report: New arrivals to the party

Now that the 2010 signed First Year Player Draft picks are under contract and in the CBSSports.com player database, our Eric Mack breaks down where and when we might see the top names in his weekly Prospects Report.

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14. By the Numbers: The truths behind position scarcity

We talk about position scarcity a lot during the spring, but what does it really mean and how big of a factor is it in Fantasy? Al Melchior examines the first four months of the season to draw some conclusions in his By the Numbers.

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15. Dear Mr. Fantasy: When two isn't better than one

Does it really pay off to go with a middle-of-the-road two-start pitcher over a one-start stud with so much on the line? Our Scott White tackles that question and the initial barrage of keeper proposals in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.

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16. By the Numbers: Oswalt, Dice-K treading lightly

Which starting pitchers have been lucky or unlucky based of their current batted ball trends. Our Al Melchior rolls out his weekly BABIP analysis with a focus on starting pitching.

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17. Sliders: Some steals after the deal

When the White Sox traded Daniel Hudson for Edwin Jackson, not much thought was given to either player's Fantasy value. However, as Scott White writes in this week's Sliders, both are now viable options.

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18. Week 20 Fantasy Pitching Planner

Aces CC Sabathia, Cliff Lee, Johan Santana and David Price lead the list of two-start pitchers in Week 20 (Aug. 16-22). Eric Mack also touches on two-start sleepers and evaluates all 30 rotations in his latest Pitching Planner.

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19. Week 20 Fantasy Hitting Planner

"Pat the Bat" Burrell is back! Ever since latching on with San Francisco, the veteran slugger has regained his hitting prowess and is quickly picking up steam in Fantasy. Scott White talks about Burrell and many other streaking hitters in his latest Hitting Planner.

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20. Splitsville: Time to stretch

There aren't too many milestones left for Splitsville this season. The All-Star break is long behind us and now so is the trading deadline. It is the middle of August and baseball is beginning to make its stretch run.

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21. Prospects Report: Hunting for 2011 and beyond

Most of the elite minor leaguers ready for a promotion have arrived, so we focus our attention on some long-term keeper candidates. Eric Mack highlights the top options at each position for 2011 in his Prospects Report.

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22. By the Numbers: Rookie class of 2010 seems legit

We've studied how seasoned major leaguers have performed at the plate by analyzing their BABIP trends, but what about some of the hot-shot rookies? Our Al Melchior examines the legitimacy of some of this year's crop.

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23. Dear Mr. Fantasy: Always looking to improve

With the Fantasy stretch run upon us, owners are doing everything they can to improve their roster. Our Scott White addresses a few of the more compelling e-mails in our inbox in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.

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24. Sliders: A-Rod just one of the guys

Love him or hate him, Alex Rodriguez has been a Fantasy mainstay for more than a decade. However, as Scott White writes in this week's Sliders, A-Rod is quietly falling back to the pack among productive third basemen.

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25. Week 19 Fantasy Pitching Planner

Carlos Zambrano returns to the Cubs' rotation for two scheduled starts while a couple of Bay Area lefties are among Eric Mack's recommendations for Week 19. He lays out all 30 rotations in his latest Pitching Planner.

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26. Week 19 Fantasy Hitting Planner

More than a few veterans are showing they still have a little something left in the tank for the stretch run, like Raul Ibanez. Our Scott White touches on that and much more in his Week 19 Hitting Planner.

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1. Braves set for heavy dose of division foes

Braves set for heavy dose of division foes

2. Castrovince: AL Central will be an arms race

Castrovince: AL Central will be an arms race

3. Dreams come to fruition for Minors lifers

Dreams come to fruition for Minors lifers

4. Contenders face varied roads to playoffs

Contenders face varied roads to playoffs

5. Recap: Sept. 2 at a glance | Day at the Races

6. Labor Day weekend features plenty of intrigue

Labor Day weekend features plenty of intrigue

7. Laird's 13th-inning blast gives Tigers win

Laird's 13th-inning blast gives Tigers win

8. Cabrera day-to-day with biceps tendinitis

Cabrera day-to-day with biceps tendinitis

9. Baker exits game early with right elbow pain

Baker exits game early with right elbow pain

10. Morgan has no regrets about Nats fracas

Morgan has no regrets about Nats fracas

11. Chase is on: Utley, Phillies gain on Braves

Chase is on: Utley, Phillies gain on Braves

12. Tracy tossed for arguing hit-by-pitch call

Tracy tossed for arguing hit-by-pitch call

13. Atchison's spotless relief carries Boston

Atchison's spotless relief carries Boston

14. Damage in first too much for Hudson

Damage in first too much for Hudson

15. Johan day-to-day, exits after five frames

Johan day-to-day, exits after five frames

16. CarGo riding 10-game extra-base-hit streak

CarGo riding 10-game extra-base-hit streak

17. Bauman: Hinske says Braves built for October

Bauman: Hinske says Braves built for October

18. Lyon goes from setting up to stepping up

Lyon goes from setting up to stepping up

19. Morales' absence having profound effect

Morales' absence having profound effect

20. Manny heading back to Fenway on Friday

Manny heading back to Fenway on Friday

21. Varitek might be nearing rehab stint

Varitek might be nearing rehab stint

22. Rox welcome Delcarmen for playoff push

Rox welcome Delcarmen for playoff push

23. Elusive big bat key to big Dodgers offseason

Elusive big bat key to big Dodgers offseason

24. Injuries continue to mount for Marlins

Injuries continue to mount for Marlins

25. Gorzelanny to miss next start

Gorzelanny to miss next start

26. Pedroia refutes surgery report

Pedroia refutes surgery report

27. PETCO keeping hurlers happy, hitters hungry

PETCO keeping hurlers happy, hitters hungry

28. Adversity aside, White Sox poised to pounce

Adversity aside, White Sox poised to pounce

29. Rays seem in good position for stretch run

Rays seem in good position for stretch run

30. Marlins say business with Nats is finished

Marlins say business with Nats is finished

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1. The Cruelest Month

An unlikely contender, the popgun Padres sailed through the season's first five months. Now, says Joe Posnanski, their weaknesses are being exposed in what may be a long September.

2. Utley drives in 6 as Phillies rally to defeat Rockies

DENVER (AP) -- The blurry-eyed Philadelphia Phillies didn't mind that they wouldn't get a lot of shuteye after making their one-night stopover in Denver so worthwhile.

3. Sabathia smothers A's as Yankees roll to 5-0 win

NEW YORK (AP) -- From the very first batter, the Oakland Athletics simply looked overmatched against CC Sabathia.

4. Santana, Mets snap Braves' five-game win streak

ATLANTA (AP) -- David Wright knew the New York Mets couldn't afford to let Tim Hudson find his rhythm.

5. Beltre sparks 5-run 2nd as Red Sox down Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox put a satisfactory finish on a potentially disastrous road trip.

6. Nats' Morgan starts brawl vs. Marlins

MIAMI (AP) -- Nyjer Morgan once again found himself in the middle of trouble.

7. FanHouse: After 14 seasons, catcher gets the call

8. Ford Motor, family of Mets' prospect settle lawsuit

JACKSON, Miss.(AP) -- Ford Motor Co. on Thursday settled a Mississippi lawsuit over a 2001 accident in which a New York Mets prospect was killed when his SUV crashed in the Florida Panhandle, a lawyer for the player's family said.

9. Joe Lemire: Yankees retake top spot in Power Rankings

As the races heat up, the Yankees slugged their way back to No. 1 in Joe Lemire's weekly Power Rankings. Meanwhile, the rolling Reds are ready to put a nail in the Cardinals' coffin.

10. Chapman heater hits 103 mph in first MLB victory

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Sometimes, left-hander Aroldis Chapman can't help but peek.

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1. Utley's slam highlights Phils' 9-run 7th (AP)

The blurry-eyed Philadelphia Phillies didn't mind that they wouldn't get a lot of shuteye after making their one-night stopover in Denver so worthwhile. Chase Utley drove in six runs and hit a grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning Thursday night as the Phillies overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11 in a makeup of a May rainout.

2. CC, Granderson give Yankees 4-game sweep (AP)

From the very first batter, the Oakland Athletics simply looked overmatched against CC Sabathia. Leadoff man Coco Crisp took an awkward cut at a fastball for strike three. Next, Rajai Davis got fooled by an offspeed pitch and almost fell over. Then, Kevin Kouzmanoff flailed at a slider. A lot of weak swings and soft outs followed Thursday, as Sabathia pitched one-hit ball for eight innings to earn...

3. Laird's HR in 13th lifts Tigers by Twins (AP)

Six lead changes, five ties, four errors, two blown saves, 25 runners left on base and at least four botched double plays. The series finale between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins was about as ugly as it gets, until Gerald Laird and Jose Valverde finally put an end to a game that seemed like it was never going to finish.

4. Pedroia may need season-ending surgery (AP)

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is bracing for the possibility of having season-ending surgery on his broken left foot. Pedroia will be examined on Friday. "I have a CT scan early in the morning," Pedroia said Thursday before Boston's game against the Orioles. "If I have to have surgery, we'll do it later in the day." The injury originally occurred in late...

5. Santana injured but gets win over Braves (AP)

David Wright knew the New York Mets couldn't afford to let Tim Hudson find his rhythm. "You have to get to that guy early if you're going to get to him at all," Wright said. "When he settles down, he gets stronger and stronger." Wright homered, Johan Santana won for the first time in four starts and New York snapped the Atlanta Braves' five-game winning streak with a...

6. Red Sox salvage .500 road trip, beat O's (AP)

The Boston Red Sox put a satisfactory finish on a potentially disastrous road trip. Adrian Beltre homered to spark a five-run second inning, and the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Thursday night to win the three-game series. David Ortiz drove in two runs and J.D. Drew had three hits for the Red Sox, who moved within 6 1/2 games of idle Tampa Bay in the AL wild-card race.

7. Marlins C Baker needs Tommy John surgery (AP)

Florida Marlins catcher John Baker will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair an injury to his throwing elbow that sidelined him for most of this season, meaning he might not play again until 2012. Dr. James Andrews will perform the reconstructive surgery Friday, the Marlins said. Baker has been sidelined since May 12 and had hoped to return this year, but he endured repeated setbacks in...

8. Tigers 1B Cabrera suffers biceps injury (AP)

Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera left Thursday night's game against Minnesota in the sixth inning with left biceps tendinitis. Cabrera went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts in the game. After coming in from the field after the fifth inning, the first baseman walked with a team trainer from the dugout back into the clubhouse.

9. Choo's 5 RBIs power Indians by Mariners (AP)

The Seattle Mariners found out Shin-Soo Choo is one of those players who can do it all. Choo drove in five runs with a bases-loaded double and a two-run home run to give the Cleveland Indians a 6-3 victory over the Mariners. Choo, traded to the Indians by Seattle in 2006, hit a 3-1 fastball from Doug Fister (4-11) against the right-center-field wall in the Indians' four-run sixth to score all...

10. Twins RHP Baker leaves with elbow pain (AP)

Minnesota Twins starter Scott Baker left Thursday night's game against Detroit after two innings because of pain in his right elbow. Baker allowed two runs and three hits, including a homer by Don Kelly. He has had trouble keeping his arm loose in some starts this season, and there was no immediate word on the severity of the injury.

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1. Baseball Tonight Clubhouse

The big names got teams this far, but with expanded September rosters, it might be the lesser-known player who actually puts a team into the postseason.

2. Sources: MLB likely to rule on Washington Nationals' Nyjer Morgan on Friday

Major League Baseball is likely to hand down a ruling on punishment for Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan on Friday, according to sources.

3. Utley's slam, six RBIs rally Phillies past Rockies

Chase Utley drove in six runs and hit a grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning Thursday night as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11.

4. Boston Red Sox's Dustin Pedroia: Foot surgery is 'probably the best idea'

Dustin Pedroia acknowledged Thursday that foot surgery is "probably the best idea."

5. Alex Rodriguez splits with Scott Boras, reports say

Alex Rodriguez, the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball, has split with agent Scott Boras, according to multiple media reports.

6. Laird's HR in 13th helps Tigers eke past Twins

Gerald Laird hit a solo home run in the 13th inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 10-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

7. Santana, Mets end skid, snap Braves' streak

Mets 4, Braves 2

8. Yankees' Sabathia shuts down A's for 19th win

9. Family of former New York Mets top prospect Brian Cole wins $131 million suit against Ford Motor Co.

The family of a New York Mets prospect killed in a 2001 rollover accident while leaving spring training won a $131 million judgment against the Ford Motor Co. from a Laurel, Miss., jury Monday.

10. Frank McCourt: Wife wanted no part in risk of owning Los Angeles Dodgers

Frank McCourt says his estranged wife wanted no part in the risk associated with buying the Los Angeles Dodgers six years ago.

11. Nick Swisher of New York Yankees leaves game with knee stiffness

Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher has made an early exit against Oakland because of stiffness in his left knee.

12. Chicago Cubs starter Tom Gorzelanny will miss his next start with swollen palm

Cubs starter Tom Gozelanny will miss his next start with a swollen palm.

13. Rob Dibble will no longer work as TV analyst for Washington Nationals

The Nationals say Rob Dibble will no longer work as a TV analyst for the team's games, a split that comes after the former reliever made comments critical of rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg.

14. Rangers' Cliff Lee returns to Texas, has back discomfort examined

Rangers' Cliff Lee returns to Texas to have back pain examined

15. New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez says Sunday return isn't certain

While all signs point to Alex Rodriguez returning from the disabled list on Sunday, the New York Yankees third baseman said he isn't certain yet

16. Atlanta Braves' Derek Lowe has lingering elbow pain, will miss next start

Derek Lowe had to skip his off-day throwing session because of lingering pain near his right elbow, and he won't be able to make his next scheduled start Friday.

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