Ever wonder how some of the MLB team names came to be? Here’s a chance to find out about some of them.

Patrick Sullivan at Baseball Analysts looks at how teams do after reaching 3-0 counts and finds that the A’s never swing.

A 4-3 win over South Korea at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Taipei put the Canucks over the top. Hat tip to Batters Box.

The home run ball that set Major League Baseball’s all-time home run record will be this Friday.

Some fans are warming up to the idea of signing Barry to help make that final push into playoff contention.

Apparently, he was cut while getting ready to start a game. Red Sox fans seem confused about the move; might he be able to help a team like the Tigers?

Mike Cameron is hoping to avoid a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s substance policy by claiming he needed the stimulants to overcome his post-concussion syndrome. Color me skeptical.

USS Mariner brings us the scoop on how King Felix’s approach on the mound this season.

Jose Reyes struggled in September last season, and Jeff Mathews at Mets Geek thinks he can explain why.

Fans get to pick the music played at Nats home games this season, and Craig Calcaterra weighs in.