There were only seven games yesterday, but the Tigers extended their AL Central lead to five games by beating the Twins. Plus, another Ryan Howard home run. Ho hum.

The Marlins are in the race for the postseason, despite decreasing their payroll by $60 million. What were those big offseason deals again?

An update on the CBA negotations and the Tigers’ minor league purge

Anibal Sanchez throws a no-hitter for the Marlins, while San Diego’s Paul McAnulty’s 1st career HR is a game-winner in the 11th. Rookies.

For the first time in more than three decades, there were seven major league shutouts last night.

Come on, now: do a little dance. Make a little love. Get down tonight!

Utley, Howard, and Hamels lead Phillies, almost a no-hitter by Ramon Ortiz, and the Marlins are 1 game above .500.

Projections for eight new big league hitters, including Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Kouzmanoff, and Delmon Young.

Rick’s weekly review of baseball’s injuries

On a day when the master (Barry Bonds) hit his 729th HR, Ryan Howard and Albert Pujols showed him how to really put on the home run fireworks.