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Pitcher Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox starts against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Neyer's Wire

White Sox' Chris Sale Nears Franchise Record With 15 K's

Starter-turned-reliever-turned-reliever-turned-starter Chris Sale cemented his spot in the rotation Monday, with 15 strikeouts against the Rays, just one short of the franchise record.

Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws in the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE

The Relative Parity Of The NL East

Just a few games separate first from last in the NL East, but expect that to change over the next couple weeks.

Jamie Moyer #50 of the Colorado Rockies walks off the field during a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Neyer's Wire

Should Rockies Give Up On Jamie Moyer?

Jamie Moyer's been pounded in his last two starts, and his 5.70 ERA this season leads to some uncomfortable questions about the ancient southpaw.

Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Heath Bell (center) is taken out of the game by manager Ozzie Guillen (right) during the ninth inning against he San Francisco Giants at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE Neyer's Wire

Officially, Heath Bell Still Marlins' Closer

According to Ozzie Guillen, Heath Bell's still the Marlins' closer. But after two mid-inning pitching changes over the weekend, one might wonder if Bell is due for another demotion.

ST. LOUIS - MAY 23: Starting pitcher Jared Weaver #36 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on May 23, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Cardinals beat the Angels 6-5 in 10 innings.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Jered Weaver Leaves Start After 12 Pitches With Lower-Back Injury

Angels ace Jared Weaver left his start Monday after throwing just 12 pitches. The team confirmed that he suffered a lower back injury. By Matt Watson on May 28, 2012

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Michael Weiner speak at a news conference at the headquarters of Major League Baseball in New York City. Selig and Weiner announced a new five year labor agreement between the MLB and the MLBPA.  (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

How MLB Should Punish Players Who Drink And Drive

When are the owners and players going to get serious about drunk driving? And how serious should they get? By Wendy Thurm on May 27, 2012   // 28 Comments

BOSTON, MA:  Carlos Pena #23 and Ben Zobrist #18 of the Tampa Bay Rays have words with pitching coach Bob McClure #22 of the Boston Red Sox after teammate Luke Scott was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning at Fenway Park  in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Joe Maddon, Bobby Valentine Trade Public Jabs

Friday night, the Rays and Red Sox did what baseball players sometimes do. Afterward, their managers got in on the action, too. By Rob Neyer on May 26, 2012   // 12 Comments

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Cliff Lee of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a MLB interleague baseball game. Lee took the loss as the Red Sox defeated the Phillies 5-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

The Good And Winless

Three pitchers enter Friday night without a win. They should have several. Here is the tale of their woe. By Grant Brisbee on May 25, 2012   // 17 Comments

Third baseman Chone Figgins of the Seattle Mariners misplays this grounder by Jeff Mathis of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Safeco Field on in Seattle, Washington. Figgins was charged with an error on the play. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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Chone Figgins: M's Won't Play Him, Won't Dump Him

When the Seattle Mariners needed to clear a roster spot, did they jettison Chone Figgins, the majors' biggest bust over the last two seasons? Nope. Which is really ... well, stupid. By Rob Neyer on May 25, 2012   // 24 Comments

Clearwater FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Nate McLouth (2) before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Shirey-US PRESSWIRE

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Pirates DFA One-Season Wonder Nate McLouth

Nate McLouth, former Pirates star, is now Nate McLouth, former Pirate. By Rob Neyer on May 25, 2012   // 18 Comments

Washington, DC, USA; Baltimore Orioles teammates Nick Markakis (right), Xavier Avery (13) and Adam Jones (10) celebrate after defeating the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Orioles defeated the Nationals 2-1. Credit: Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE

Lessons From Baltimore

The Orioles are baseball's surprise team right now. What can they teach the last-place teams of today? By Grant Brisbee on May 25, 2012   // 10 Comments

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The Busch Stadium Streaker, Or, A Man Who Made Good On A Promise

Thursday night, a man ran through the Busch Stadium outfield buck-naked after losing a bet. He was a man of honor, if not clothing. By Jon Bois on May 25, 2012   // 31 Comments

NEW YORK, NY: Ike Davis of the New York Mets strikes out in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

What's Wrong With Ike Davis?

Ike Davis is lost at the plate, and no one is quite sure when he'll find his way back normalcy. By Marc Normandin on May 25, 2012   // 1 Comment

ARLINGTON, TX - Albert Pujols #5 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim breaks a bat against the Texas Rangers. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/Getty Images)

American League First Basemen And Radiation Poisoning

Mark Teixeira, Albert Pujols, and Eric Hosmer thought they'd be fighting for an All-Star spot. Instead, they're making Adrian Gonzalez look good, but in all the wrong ways. By Grant Brisbee on May 25, 2012   // 16 Comments

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Had Chris Sale been taken off the pitch-count leash yesterday, he probably would have broken the White Sox single-game strikeout record. Seen in this wire photo celebrating that record-setting game on July 25, 1954 , is its author, Jack Harshman (along with batterymate Matt Batts ). Side note: Harshman went to the s ame high school as Ted Williams, one of his strikeout victims on that record-setting day.

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Todd Frazier: Strongest Man Alive

I still don't know how I feel about this one. Confused. Scared. Elated. Probably just confused. Not as confused as Jamie Moyer, I'm sure, and that isn't an age joke.


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In this image found on a a latter-day postcard, a GI takes a rip in the shadow of what appears to be a 90mm anti-aircraft gun at Netunno/Anzio in 1944. Please remember that Memorial Day is more than an excuse for a three-day weekend.

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I like the idea that Ladies Day is really "for women only," as this 1955 Milwaukee Braves program suggests. It would make for an interesting dynamic at the ballpark.

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