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For years the Florida Marlins have wanted a stadium of their own. By 2012 the organization's wishes will come true.

Mets pitching is a little shaky but offense overcomes with nine run explosion in win over Reds.

Four teams are still in contention in the National League East, while one team is already playing out the string.

In April, the Phillies will receive their championship rings and the Mets will open a new ballpark. In October, the two will do battle for the 2009 NL East championship.

The infamous Scott Kazmir trade is not the only trade that continues to hurt the Mets.

Last year, a record number of rookies had huge impacts on fantasy baseball teams. Here's a look at five of the best rookies from the 2006 season and their 2007 values.

Major League baseball steps up the plate with an April 1st season opener. Will the Astros, Braves, Marlins, Rangers or Rays be at the October's World Series?

It is still early in the 2009 season, but the National League East appears to be the strongest, and wildest, division in baseball.

The first week of the MLB season delivered both surprise and disappointment. Will these top 10 MLB teams be able to hold their rankings all season? Don't count on it.

The Mets are playing like it's 1986. Sporting the second best record in the majors, the Metropolitans are on the verge of opening up a big lead in their division.

Baseball fans can catch spring training games by many popular teams throughout Florida. Tickets are usually inexpensive, making them great for sports fans on vacation.

Jake Booty is following in the footsteps of John David, Josh and Abram with his selection as Most Valuable Player on Louisiana's 2007 Class 2A All-State team

With several teams looking for a closer, Troy Percival, who has not pitched in almost two years, is being hunted by at least two National League East contenders.

Florida Marlins prospects Mike Stanton and Matt Dominguez, Cubs third baseman Josh Vitters and Marlins lefty Andrew Miller top the Surprise Rafters roster for the AFL.

The Mets did some good things in Florida on Friday night, but in the end, it resulted in a second straight loss and many reasons for concern.

Florida Marlins, the Hall of Fame, Boston Red Sox and Scott Kazmir injury updates. Here is the latest weekly news from Major League Baseball.

With only a month to go to the All-Star Game, it's time to study up on the best players at each position. Or, you can just do the usual and vote for your favorite guys.

Taxpayers are helping Major League Baseball and National Football League teams build multimillion-dollar sports stadiums across the country.

Inside Profiles and Rankings for each of the five best general managers in Major League Baseball.

Luis Montanez picked third by Cubs, Rocco Baldelli taken sixth by Tampa Bay. Beginning of strange saga for Matt Harrington.

High school star B.J. Upton taken second by Tampa Bay and Milwaukee went after high school slugger Prince Fielder.

The Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series in 100 years and a National League championship in 63 years.

It should be a fun year in the National League East, a division that is home to some great rivalries.

The Detroit Tigers saw their fortunes turn around because of general manager Dave Dombrowski. They are now the most exciting team in the Motor City.

Here are the top two players at each position in the National League.

In Major League Baseball's 25-and-under category, these youthful hitters rule.

Third base is a tough, tough position. It requires the reactions of a ninja warrior, the arm strength of a center fielder, and also, you gotta be able to hit with power.

Major League Baseball doesn't require the beneficiaries of revenue sharing to spend the money they receive on players.

A lot of big dollar fantasy MLB players, and a few cheaper sleepers, delivered during the first ten days of the 2007 baseball season.

There's a reason most major league closers are a little nuts. They face game-changing situations on a daily basis.

With an uncertain economy, the Nats and Marlins go the much-cheaper trade route to improve their ballclub. But which team "wins" often takes a few years to determine.

The difference between victory and defeat in sports often rests in ownership. Good leadership can result in a dynasty while poor decisions can set a franchise back years.

College third basemen Alex Gordon, Ryan Zimmerman and Ryan Braun follow in top five. Troy Tulowitzki and Mike Pelfrey also in Majors with Cameron Maybin close.

A quick list and statistical summary of the players who won the World Series MVP from 1985 through 2007.

Players 51-100 on the 2009 Fantasy Draft Rankings include some aging stars and some young up-and-comers.

The Brewers will rely on timely home runs and hope their bullpen gets hot in the postseason, while the more well rounded Phillies hope to build on 2007's NLDS loss.

A good third baseman has to charge bunts and cut off doubles down the line. If he can do both and hit with consistency and/or power, he'll be ranked among the greats.

A perennial loser almost took football's top crown, but in baseball it is the year of the mildly downtrodden.

The New York Mets Lose The Final Game of the 2008 Season And Collapse In The Pennant Race For Second Straight Year

Pittsburgh Pirates don't shy away from money and sign Pedro Alvarez while San Francisco sign catcher Buster Posey and Cincinnati adds slugger Yonder Alonso.

How can voters once again ignore 438 career homers and eight All-Star appearances?

David Price and Matt Wieters lead a list of very talented young players knocking at the door to the Majors and ready to break it down with a Rookie of the Year award.

The Phillies will win the NL East, Chase Utley will take the NL MVP, Mariano Rivera will finally get the AL Cy Young Award, and the Yankees will win the World Series.

The three "Rs" are still the best fantasy options at shortstop.

In the past 50 years, Major League Baseball has added 14 new teams and drastically revised it's structure and standings.

With less than two weeks remaining in the regular season, baseball's post-season lineup is starting to take shape.

If the Milwaukee Brewers make the 2008 playoffs, they will have a hard time advancing to the World Series due to their lack of experience and questionable pitching.

The Yankees made it official today: Carl Pavano will return from the DL to start against Baltimore on Saturday. But what will he give the team he's disappointed so much?

Are the Chicago Cubs cursed for life? A look into the curses, myths and truths about the Chicago Cubs' Almost Century-Long World Series drought.

Managers of winning baseball teams are often hailed as geniuses. History suggests that ballplayer talent counts for more, but that good managers can make a difference.