Clearing the Bases

Portland Sea Dogs tickets for 2010 go on sale Saturday. Some of the more popular dates will involve the bobblehead giveaways.

Among next year's bobbleheads is Adrian Gonzalez (July 22).

The Boston Red Sox traded minor league pitchers Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez to the Florida Marlins for outfielder Jeremy Hermida. Getting ready for life without Jason Bay?

Among the emails that baseball writers receive are PR  plugs for books, charity events and, lately, performance coaches.  Jim Fannin,  advertised as a "pioneering m

We brought up the fact before that despite the Yankees' depth, they are relying on only three starters in the playoffs, using them on three days' rest  (the same went for the Red Sox, at least

When I picked the Phillies to win the World Series, I should have added a few disclaimers, like Cole Hamels needs to pitch like he's capable.

The Yankees vs. Phillies is a good match-up. Hope the weather holds up (The Series should be nearly over, but for the blasted, drawn out TV schedule)..

Good thing I was concerned about C.C. Sabathia going on 3 days' rest against the Angels Tuesday night. He lasted only 8 innings, allowing 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, and striking out 5. 101 pitches.

For all the big money that the Yankees and Red Sox throw around, neither team could come up with a fourth starter in the playoffs.

What happened to the Los Angeles Angels team that swept the Red Sox in the divisional series? Their defense makes key errors. Their closer can't hold a lead, and the clutch hits are few.

Baseball America's latest issue publishes a top prospect list for every minor league. A handful of players from the Red Sox organization made it, including one double-dipper: