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The All-Star teams were announced two days ago, and, as always, the fans, players, and managers all made some idiotic decisions . So Bleacher Report's Featured Columnists decided to see if we could do better. In this slideshow are the results of a poll conducted during the last week of All-Star voting. We've certainly got some different ideas about who should play in the Midsummer Classic; in the American League alone, three ...

Yesterday I took a look at the July 31 trade deadline needs of the buyers in the National League East, so today I will look at the needs of the buyers in the National League Central. Unlike the East, which had four teams as potential buyers, the Central only has two teams that should be buyers — the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals. The Milwaukee Brewers are kind of hanging around, ...

So, we're now more than halfway through the MiLB season. And what an incredible season it has been for one of the up-and-coming leagues in American sports. Attendance has never been better, and with Strasburg-mania, and top-level prospects like Mike Stanton, Carlos Santana, Buster Posey, and Jason Heyward, 2010 will be a tough season to forget. Don't let the graduated roster fool you though, there is still a TON of talent ...

Here’s a look at the unheralded players who played well yesterday.   Carlos Guillen, Detroit Tigers Guillen went 3-for-4 with a run and three RBI (25). He’s hitting .294.   Derek Lowe, Atlanta Braves Lowe gave up two runs on six hits with six strikeouts in seven innings but fell victim to a Roy Halladay gem. Lowe is 9-7 with a 4.40 ERA.   Gavin Floyd, Chicago White Sox (pictured) Floyd gave up ...

I guess now we know why he couldn't stop eating. Rim-shot! From the Bloomington Pantagraph :   Ex-Cardinal Dmitri Young jailed in Bloomington BLOOMINGTON -- Former major league baseball player Dmitri Young was arrested by McLean County Sheriff's Department police early Monday on preliminary charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Young posted $100 bond and was released from McLean County Jail later Monday. Officials at the ...

With just a few weeks to go before Major League Baseball's trade deadline, the hottest name on the rumor sheets is Seattle left-hander Cliff Lee, who has turned in one brilliant performance after another lately. Only one problem: The Mariners have yet to make him officially available. But there are a select few teams that are waiting by the phone, desperately wanting for it ring. We've read several rumors over the past ...

The trade deadline can be a defining moment during the season. The trade deadline allows teams that buy to transform themselves from a contender into World Series champions, while the teams that sell start to look towards the future. Not every deal that has been made in recent memory has worked out (see July 31, 2004: Mets trade Scott Kazmir for Victor Zambrano), but there are plenty of other ...

NL All-Star manager Charlie Manuel said he was told to include a utility player on the NL roster, so he has chosen Omar Infante of the Braves. Infante is a very versatile player who can play all the infield and outfield positions, but he has one home run and 22 runs batted in this season. He is a good player, but he is not an All-Star player. His teammate Troy Glaus, who ...

While rumors swirl that Cliff Lee is close to being dealt, there were plenty of on-the-field stories that are worth discussing.  Felix Hernandez continued to thrive.  Matt Garza and Mike Pelfrey continued to struggle. Joey Votto had a big day at the plate.  Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games: Hitters: Carlos Quentin (2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R) - Chicago White Sox -  The ...

Professional baseball has been around for roughly 150 years and the result has been memories and moments that will last forever, talent that shines above the rest, amazing revenue for the national government, and some crazy rules that just don't make much sense. Baseball is a game of tradition and honor (minus steroids). Therefore, it can take years to change even the smallest rules in Major League Baseball, and most rules ...