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MLB, Selig Come to Their Senses and Hit A-Rod with a »

After months of threatening a lifetime ban and invoking MLB's rarely used "best interests" clause, Commissioner Bud Selig finally faced reality on Monday after suspending Alex Rodriguez for 211 games under the league's drug policy. The commissioner's decision to ignore the outrage in his heart and use his head on this decision should [...]

Were the Yankees Rooting for Alex Rodriguez to Be »

Somewhere in the deepest, darkest recesses of Yankee Stadium, Brian Cashman and Hal Steinbrenner are dancing. It’s not a pretty sight (hence the darkness), but the general manager and principal owner of the New York Yankees are doing the "Dance of Joy" with as much fervor and passion as Larry Appleton [...]

Can A-Rod’s on-Field Production Outweigh Media »

He's back! The return of Alex Rodriguez to the New York Yankees starting lineup is a boon for the offensively challenged squad, but on-field production is merely background noise right now among the sea of Biogenesis, suspension and appeal narratives floating around the baseball world. Make no mistake: Alex Rodriguez's presence around the [...]

Baseball Records A-Rod Now Will Never Break »

Finally, Major League Baseball has suspended polarizing slugger Alex Rodriguez, announcing a 211-game ban that takes effect Thursday and lasts through the end of the 2014 season. Missing all that playing time—which, because he's appealing, could spill into 2015—makes it clear that he will never break several significant records. Even [...]

Alex Rodriguez in Line for $6 Million If He Hits 13 »

Alex Rodriguez may be in the midst of a ground-breaking suspension for Major League Baseball, but that doesn't stop the fact that he will be in the lineup on Monday night when the New York Yankees take on the Chicago White Sox. Several reporters for the New York Daily News report that Rodriguez will receive a 211-game suspension from the league [...]

Will Alex Rodriguez Be Able to Help the New York »

After weeks of speculation over whether Alex Rodriguez would ever play in a major league game again, the New York Yankees third baseman is set to make his season debut Monday night against the Chicago White Sox. Kevin Davidoff and Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported that A-Rod will be suspended by commissioner Bud Selig for the remainder of [...]

Alex Rodriguez Will Reportedly Play with NY Yankees If »

It appears that Alex Rodriguez will have the opportunity to return and play for the New York Yankees even after a suspension is handed down Monday from Major League Baseball and will continue to do so until a ruling is reached on whatever appeal he files. According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, Rodriguez will be able to play Monday night against [...]

Derek Jeter Injury: Is This the New Normal for the »

As tough as it is for baseball fans to come to terms with, Derek Jeter's injury issues appear to be the new normal for the aging superstar of the New York Yankees. According to Mike Axisa of CBSSports.com, Jeter will miss this weekend's games against the San Diego Padres due to multiple issues with his right leg, including a lingering quad injury [...]

Alex Rodriguez: How MLB’s Witch Hunt Could Turn »

You can loathe Alex Rodriguez all you want. You can support his imminent suspension—a lifetime ban even. You can beg that he just goes away quietly. You can even root for the New York Yankees in any potential effort to void his contract.  But if you know baseball, and you are honest with yourself, you cannot—even in the darkest [...]

Grading Curtis Granderson’s Return to »

After missing all but eight of the team's first 107 games this season, Curtis Granderson finally returned to action for the New York Yankees on Friday night in the opening game of the team's three-game series against the San Diego Padres. In case you missed it, Curtis Granderson was activated. Melky Mesa sent to Triple-A and Thomas Neal [...]

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