Blanton's cap subject of Maddon's concern  —  Last night, Joe Blanton's sharp command drew immediate attention from Tampa Bay's dugout.  So, oddly enough, did the bill of his cap.  —  As first reported by MLB.com, Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon told home-plate umpire Tom Hallion …

FOX SPORTS MLB VIDEO  —  Rosenthal's Game 4 recap  —  The Phillies played their game Sunday to put themselves one win away from the World Series title.  Ken Rosenthal recaps Game 4.  —  Phillies power past Rays  —  Ryan Howard hit two HRs and starting pitcher Joe Blanton added …

Peavy?  Cubs?  Well, don't laugh just yet  —  Imagine a world where the Cubs throw out a rotation of Ryan Dempster, Carlos Zambrano, Rich Harden, Ted Lilly and - Jake Peavy.  —  It could happen.  —  Peavy to the Cubs is not merely the stale waft of cigar smoke and backroom gossip.

Sluggers cool as ice - but still really cold  —  After two losses in Philadelphia, the Tampa Bay Rays have kept their composure - at least in the locker room.  —  The Rays didn't dodge any questions after their 5-4 Game 3 loss that ended early yesterday or last night's 10-2 defeat that gave …

Classic moment for an original Ray  —  Cairo, now with Seattle, takes son to Game 1 of World Series  —  As one of only two original Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays still playing Major League Baseball, veteran infielder Miguel Cairo of the Mariners has more than a passing interest in this year's World Series.

C.C. Sabathia Rumors: Monday  —  By Tim Dierkes [October 27 at 8:22am CST]  —  David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a C.C. Sabathia rumor: … With Cameron, the Brewers figure to have over $70MM committed (not including Chris Capuano).  It's hard to see the Brewers backloading …

Scouting report: Rays-Phillies Game 5  —  INSIDE EDGE BREAKDOWN—PHILLIES VS. RAYS  —  Gotta know this...  Starting Pitchers  —  Kazmir  —  • Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir faces a daunting task in taking on Philadelphia's lefty-mashing lineup.  The Phillies hit lefties (.801 team OPS) …

Liberty  —  I'm irked.  —  I generally support the players and the MLBPA when they go mano a mano with ownership.  —  I have no problem with players going for top dollar.  Heck, Manny Ramirez earned back a little respect from me (his exit from Boston left me with a sour taste in my mouth …

Brewers seem to like Macha  —  Managerial candidate said to be top pick; GM mum  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Philadelphia - Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Sunday that he had not finalized his decision on the team's next manager but there are indications …

Interview: Carlos Gomez, MLB scout  —  Those of you who used to check on this website back in the days of yore (specifically, 2007) might remember a series of articles breaking down the mechanics of various players of major leaguers and notable prospects.  Author Carlos Gomez …

Royals exploring deal to send Teahen to Indians for outfielder  —  The Royals are discussing a possible trade with the Cleveland Indians in which they would acquire an outfielder in exchange for Mark Teahen, according to sources with both teams.  —  Talks are believed to center …