The Detroit Tigers continue to scuffle, and the frustrations are starting to mount. “I’m embarrassed. We all are,” said three-time manager of the year Jim Leyland. Critics suggest that the Tigers’ AL-worst mark of 17-27 is a product of poor clubhouse chemistry, but Leyland won’t hear of it. Still, there’s a problem here. A lineup […]

The Cubs got a much needed victory Saturday, just their third in nine games, when they hammered St. Louis 9-3 to pull within a half-game of the NL Central leading Cards. This sets up a huge rubber match Sunday night, as Chicago will seek to take over the division lead before traveling to Cincy for

The Phillies squeaked by the Padres Thursday, taking two of three from San Diego as part of a 5-2 run that has Philadelphia in first place in the NL East. Philly is now a half a game ahead of the Marlins, who were swept at home by the Dodgers this week. As per usual, power

Heading into this weekend’s big series against the Angels, the Seattle Mariners have a lot of reasons to be optimistic. But underneath the good vibes of a three-game winning streak and a chance to take over the lead in the AL West, there are plenty of challenges that this team needs to overcome. Let’s break

Is Rey Ordonez giving Jose Reyes batting tips these days? The New York Mets haven’t exactly burst out of the gates in a manner that is making anyone forget about last September’s debacle, or the fact that beyond their brilliant first half start, they were really just a mediocre club last season. With two straight