The microscope of a pennant race magnifies everything about the chase. ...more

August 21, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG James Shields doesn't care when the second game of the Rays' series with the AL West-leading Los Angeles Angels is played. ...more

August 18, 2008

Like the Rays, the AL West-leading Angels used solid starting pitching and a stingy bullpen to climb to the top of the standings. ...more

August 18, 2008

After a wild win against baseball's top team, Xavier Nady and the New York Yankees hit the road with some timely momentum. ...more

August 4, 2008

Casey Kotchman, the first baseman from Seminole High School, expected his cell phone to be especially active Wednesday. ...more

August 2, 2008

Trade Recap A look at some of key players involved in trades this week, and talk about their fantasy value on new teams. ...more

August 1, 2008

Manny's on the move. Junior, too. With more than 1,100 homers between them, two of baseball's greatest sluggers switched leagues just before the trade deadline Thursday to play prominent roles for playoff contenders. ...more

August 1, 2008

John Lackey came within two outs of a no-hitter, pitching the Los Angeles Angels past the Boston Red Sox 6-2 Tuesday night on a big day for the AL West leaders. ...more

July 30, 2008

The Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Braves, a bold trade that further bolsters the team with the best record in the major leagues. ...more

July 30, 2008

Mike Hampton waited 1,072 days to return to the major leagues, so he won't dwell on wasting a six-run lead. ...more

July 27, 2008