With the baseball season halfway over, Ben looks back at his preseason rankings and updates them based on what’s happened so far this year.

A recap of the holiday weekend’s transactions include a managerial firing, two trades, and a batting champion’s return.

The Marlins are rumored to be interested in Nomar Garciaparra, first place changes and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Yankees and Red Sox faced off again last week, and the result was decisive. Is the AL East race over? Ben and Larry don’t agree on this issue — and not in the way you’d think.

Barry Bonds sets the BB record, Phil Nevin needs surgery, Kevin Appier temporarily retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Mariners trade rumors, 1st place movement, Bonds is within 1 BB of the record and the rest of the news around the majors.

The Diamondbacks fire Bob Brenly, Barry Bonds moves closer to the career BB record, the Angels are open to, but not looking to, trade Ramon Ortiz and the rest of the news around the majors.

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have played some of the most memorable games in baseball history. Many have been more important, but last night’s may have been the most exciting, most improbable game they have ever played. Larry tries to put what he saw last night into words.

First they hit and can’t pitch, then they pitch and can’t hit. First the starters are bad and the bullpen is good, then the relievers go in the tank and the rotation picks it up. Their most productive hitter started the season in the minors and their best hitter might still be there. It’s been a confusing season in Minnesota, and Aaron takes a look at exactly what is going on.

A slow week in the transaction market leads to the signing of Pedro Astacio as one of the week’s largest. Bryan has the dirty details in his latest installment.