Here’s an excellent article on how the Nationals are helping Elijah Dukes mature by supplying role models and managing his environment. Hat tip: Capitol Punishment.

This is what Michael Cuddyer does in his spare time. The video is fun to watch.

BPro’s Marc Normadin reviews the game over at Mets Geek.

Here is an excellent column on one of 2008’s most unheralded, promising rookies.

After weeks of insisting that Scott Kazmir would be set to start on Opening Day, Joe Maddon states that he “is probably going to definitely” miss the opener. You have gotta love the vague certainty of that managerial banter.

A couple of days ago, Sports Illustrated ran an article about the top twenty young pitchers in Major League Baseball. Chris O’Leary, who calls himself “The Pain Guy,” has a few comments on the mechanics of each one.

Bob Costas placed a call to Deadspin to clarify his recent comments dissing bloggers. I’m not quite ready to forgive him.

Hilarious post over at The Cub Reporter.

The Pirates signed a deal with Ian Snell that wraps up his arbitration years and potentially into free agency at a great price for Pittsburgh. Kudos Huntington.

Jeff Sullivan of Lookout Landing posts a guide to where he goes when spelunking for baseball information. It makes a handy reference for anyone.