Big Papi got a big score in baseball's annual player rankings. Boston designated hitter David Ortiz earned a perfect 100 in the annual statistical compilation issued by the Elias Sports Bureau. ...more

November 1, 2007

Bandbox or not, this was no day for hitters. Jeff Francis held the league's highest-scoring team in check, and the Colorado Rockies took advantage of one shaky inning by Cole Hamels to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Game 1 of their NL playoff series Wednesday. ...more

October 4, 2007

If hope springs eternal in March, the possibilities are boundless for the teams still alive in October. But for every reason to believe, there's a reason to fret. Here are the arguments in favor of - and against - the eight playoff teams hoisting the World Series trophy in three weeks: ...more

October 2, 2007

they have a date tonight at Coors Field. ...more

October 1, 2007

Shane Victorino doused the fans with a fire hose, Brett Myers and Ryan Howard jumped into the stands to join the celebration and Hall of Fame announcer Harry Kalas sang 'High Hopes' over the public address system. ...more

October 1, 2007