As an art historian might say when discovering Michelangelo's unfortunate "Dogs Playing Poker" period ... what was that all about? Click the title to read more. Order the Hardball Times 2009...

These NL prospects can help you in 2009...

A look at some pitchers from the second round of the WBC. Click the title to read more. Order the Hardball Times 2009 Season Preview today!

A couple of years ago I may have scoffed at the idea of depositing my money someplace simply because of a baseball connection, but in light of recent events, it may not be the worst idea in the...

The A's are warming up to their new infield coach, Mike Gallego: Former infielder Mike Gallego played 624 games at second base, 137 at third base and 434 at shortstop and was proficient...

The latest in the business of baseball. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.

It appears that Peter Gammons will be leaving ESPN to pursue "new challenges and a less demanding schedule." Gammons will depart after the conclusions of the Winter Meetings, and it is unclear right now what exactly Gammons will be doing in terms of...

The first blockbuster trade of the 2009-2010 offseason has happened, pending medicals. The particulars: Arizona Diamondbacks receive SP Edwin Jackson (Detroit), SP Ian Kennedy (New York). Detroit Tigers receive SP Max Scherzer (Arizona), SP Daniel...

Think the Eisenhower-era Bronx Bombers couldn't have been much better? Think again. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.

The AFL gave us some blue chippers, but also some dark horses. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times.