Mitchell investigation raises questions MLB
The leader of baseball's steroid probe is also a Red Sox board member. Think that sounds shady? Ken Rosenthal doesn't blame you.
The leader of baseball's steroid probe is also a Red Sox board member. Think that sounds shady? Ken Rosenthal doesn't blame you.
He led Cleveland past N.Y. but couldn't even get a cab to the game. It's about time Paul Byrd gets some respect, Ken Rosenthal says.
Yes, Indians right-hander Paul Byrd admits to taking human-growth hormone. In his upcoming book, "The Free Byrd Project," he even writes about resisting the temptation to use an increased dosage with the hope of throwing harder.
For John Uggla, watching his son Dan take the Yankee Stadium field as an All-Star would fulfill a lifelong dream.
The Orioles, desperately seeking a shortstop, have engaged in substantive conversations with the Nationals about a trade for infielder Felipe Lopez, according to major league sources.
The stats don't lie when it comes to the Yanks' 'pen. Ken Rosenthal says that's one area Joe Girardi has outshined his predecessor.
There's no excusing Shawn Chacon's attack on Ed Wade, but Ken Rosenthal says the Astros GM has to look in the mirror too.
There's no excusing Shawn Chacon's attack on Ed Wade, but the Astros GM has to look in the mirror too.
There's no excusing Shawn Chacon's attack on Ed Wade, but the Astros GM has to look in the mirror too.
There's no excusing Shawn Chacon's attack on Ed Wade, but Ken Rosenthal says the Astros GM has to look in the mirror too.
The Mets are getting help at first base.
The Blue Jays' GM alleged Adam Dunn didn't have passion for baseball. That couldn't be further from the truth, Ken Rosenthal says.
The Blue Jays' GM alleged Adam Dunn didn't have passion for baseball. That couldn't be further from the truth.
The Blue Jays' GM alleged Adam Dunn didn't have passion for baseball. That couldn't be further from the truth, Ken Rosenthal says.
The Mets have hired former Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky as a special assistant to GM Omar Minaya.
Do the BoSox miss Big Papi's big bat? Of course. But how much? Ken Rosenthal says it's not as big an issue as you may think.
Do the BoSox miss Big Papi's big bat? Of course. But how much? It's not as big an issue as you may think.
First Willie Randolph. Then John McLaren.
First Willie Randolph. Then John McLaren.
Do the BoSox miss Big Papi's big bat? Of course. But how much? Ken Rosenthal says it's not as big an issue as you may think.
That didn't take long.
That didn't take long.
Mark Teixeira tops the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.
Mark Teixeira would top the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.
Mark Teixeira would top the Angels' wish list, if only he were available. Ken Rosenthal says they need a slugger to close the gap.
The New York Yankees, adding a possible alternative for their starting rotation, have signed free-agent right-hander Sidney Ponson to a minor-league contract, according to major-league sources.
Omar Minaya could have fired Willie Randolph almost any time and would have been OK with it. But this was ludicrous.
The Mets could have fired Willie Randolph almost any time and Ken Rosenthal would have been OK with it. But this was ludicrous.
Omar Minaya could have fired Willie Randolph almost any time and Ken Rosenthal would have been OK with it. But this was ludicrous.
Omar Minaya could have fired Willie Randolph almost any time and Ken Rosenthal would have been OK with it. But this was ludicrous.
In Seattle, firing GM Bill Bavasi was a step in the right direction, Ken Rosenthal says. But it should be just the first of many moves.
On a team with Ken Griffey Jr., Jay Bruce and Edinson Volquez, Brandon Phillips can be overlooked. It won't last.
On a team with Ken Griffey Jr., Jay Bruce and Edinson Volquez, Brandon Phillips can be missed. Ken Rosenthal says it won't last.
On a team with Ken Griffey Jr., Jay Bruce and Edinson Volquez, Brandon Phillips can be overlooked. Ken Rosenthal says it won't last.
On a team with Ken Griffey Jr., Jay Bruce and Edinson Volquez, Brandon Phillips can be overlooked. Ken Rosenthal says that won't last.
This is not the time for Willie Randolph to make boneheaded moves. Ken Rosenthal found a couple of last night's decisions baffling.
Matt Kemp may become a superstar, but it'll take time. To win now, the Dodgers may explore dealing him, Ken Rosenthal says.
Matt Kemp may become a superstar, but it'll take time. To win now, the Dodgers may explore dealing him, Ken Rosenthal says.
Matt Kemp may become a superstar, but it'll take time. To win now, the Dodgers may explore dealing him.
Matt Kemp may become a superstar, but it'll take time. To win now, the Dodgers may explore dealing him, Ken Rosenthal says.
Matt Kemp may become a superstar, but it'll take time. To win now, the Dodgers may explore dealing him, Ken Rosenthal says.
Matt Kemp may become a superstar, but it'll take time. Wanting to win now, L.A. has to decide what to do with him, Ken Rosenthal says.
The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says.
The Cubs and several other contenders are testing the endurance of their bullpens, which could spell trouble, Ken Rosenthal says.
Rookie Geovany Soto is tearing it up at the plate, but Ken Rosenthal says that's not the only reason the Cubs are raving about him.
Chicago backstop Geovany Soto is known for his big bat. But it's his all-around game that has the Cubs raving, Ken Rosenthal says.
Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. But after his latest tirade, Ken Rosenthal says he now has to utter just two more: I'm sorry.
Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. But after his latest tirade, he now has to utter just two more: I'm sorry.
Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. But after his latest tirade, Ken Rosenthal says he now has to utter just 2 more I'm sorry.
Ozzie Guillen is never at a loss for words. But after his latest tirade, Ken Rosenthal says he now has to utter just 2 more I'm sorry.