In the National League, the San Fransisco Giants square off against the Atlanta Braves.

In the American League, the Boston Red Sox will take on the Cleveland Indians.

With the first pick of the RWBL First year player draft, to nobody’s suprise, the Washington Nationals selected college righthander Stephen Strasburg.   Strasburg projects as the Nationals #1 starter by 2010, and the scouts feel he will soon become one of the best pitchers in the National League.

Rounding out the top 5-

With the 2nd pick, Seattle Mariners [...]

In a surprise move,  that Diamondbacks, Pirates and Phillies  have completed a mega 3 team trade.   The Diamondbacks acquire first baseman,  former MVP Ryan Howard, centerfielder Nate McLouth and reserve outfielder Nyjer Morgan.  For the Diamondbacks, it appears that the time is now for contention. 

The Diamondbacks gave up Chad Tracy, Eric Byrnes, Connor Jackson, along with minor [...]

It was thought during the winter meetings that San Diego starting pitcher Jake Peavy would be headed to the Windy City, but trade talks stalled leaving the 28 year-old ace in San Diego for an unforeseeable amount of time. Unknown to everyone, including ESPN analyst Tim Kirkjian, the trade talks continued and the two sides [...]

Notes from around the league…

The Boston Blurbs recently did a prospect spotlight on young lefty Nick Hagadone.   Entering the season,  Hagadone was rated the 75th best prospect according to BA.

The  first place Oakland A’s discuss possible moves to cement their hold on the division.

At the 33-32, the Nationals are shocking everyone, including their manager.