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Mets' options for rotation help are really embarrassing

ATLANTA — So seven arms have become four and now the Mets are looking for rotation help from the outside. And what’s on the outside? Some really impressive names. If...

Despite early hook, Giants' Bochy says Peavy wasn't that bad

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bruce Bochy understood Jake Peavy’s numbers were awful, but the Giants manager didn’t think the veteran right-hander pitched awful. “I thought he had pretty good stuff...

Ned Yost: Royals will force World Series Game 7

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ned Yost didn’t guarantee the Royals are going to win Game 6 Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium but he is very confident there will be a...

Tempers flare as Royals rock Giants to even World Series

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the 110th World Series opened it was a best-of-seven affair. As it heads to San Francisco it has been shortened to a best-of-five. And if...

DeGrom not perfect, but leads Mets to win

Forget Rookie of the Year honors. Jacob deGrom might be the Mets’ MVP at this point. The rookie right-hander continued his masterful first season in the big leagues, taking a...

A brief history of the 'pipe shot' in baseball

Tuesday night's All-Star Game introduced much of the world to the term "pipe shot," but the concept has been in baseball for decades. Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright created a wave...

Red Sox veteran Peavy looks to thrive in his 'biggest game'

ST. LOUIS — People were talking about Jake Peavy, right about five years ago at this time. The financially strapped Padres were looking to deal his big yet reasonable contract....

Helton's going-away gifts: A horse & a meatball

Too bad Yankees higher-ups didn't get a chance to preview the festivities surrounding Todd Helton’s final game in Colorado with the Rockies. Perhaps they could have used gift-giving tips for...