If you’ve ever wondered what was behind all those patently odd baseball card photos of the ’80s, here’s your answer. The Joesportsfan.com writers have been making fun of these photos for years, with today’s installment a top-notch set. Probably rated PG-13 in a few spots, but you’ll never look at your baseball cards the same […]

The Indians named their fifth starter and its Cliff Lee beating out Aaron Laffey and Jeremy Sowers.

A new study looks at how the mound has an impact on the physical stress placed upon pitcher’s bodies.

Mexico City, San Juan, Tokyo and Toronto. Those are the cities MLB announced would host the first round of the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

ESPN reports that the Detroit Tigers have signed Miguel Cabrera to an eight-year, $153.3 million contract extension that would buy out his last two arbitration years and pay him an average of $19 million a year for his first six years of free agency. Here’s what our writers think. Matthew Carruth: I prefer to think […]

The Jays third baseman may not be available for Opening Day.

According to Dave Rouleau of Baseball Digest Daily, Chris Capuano has a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. This is a pretty serious injury, as Dave documents in his post. Those of us hoping for a Capuano rebound will have to look elsewhere for pitching help.

The Blue Jays cut platoon outfielder Reed Johnson today. Mariners and Mets fans are already salivating.

The Red Sox and A’s won their exhibition games against the Yomiuri Giants and the Hanshin Tigers by scores of 4-3 and 10-2, respectively. JD Drew and Donnie Murphy hit grand slams for the winning teams.

With Curtis Granderson hitting the disabled list, who might get some time in the Tigers outfield.