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For a Major League pitcher, protecting teammates from getting hit by pitches is part of the game. Retaliation for an intentional hit batsmen is expected. However, throwing at another hitter after a teammate gets hit unintentionally -- even if hurt -- is way out of line. That scenario played out Saturday night late in the game between the Arizona…

Now that the 2014 non-waiver trade deadline has passed and the Chicago Cubs have made the trades to improve their farm system, Cub fans may begin to wonder when they will see all the top prospects they have heard so much about get their calls to the Majors and begin playing in Wrigley Field. Junior Lake got that call last year, and Arismendy…

The MLB Trade Deadline passed at 4:00 p.m. on July 31, and many trades came down in droves. Here's a breakdown of the trades, in order as they occurred, with commentary: Red Sox acquire Yeonis Cespedes and a competitive balance draft pick for Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes, and Cash: The Red Sox have finally pulled the trigger on a Lester move, and they…

On Sunday, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum inducted six all-time greats. Pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, slugging first baseman Frank Thomas, and legendary managers Joe Torre, Bobby Cox, and Tony La Russa will now stand forever with the greatest the game has ever seen. All deserve induction as they were simply the best at what…