Andre Dawson, who endured 12 knee surgeries to forge an impressive 21-year major league career, was inducted Sunday into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming just the 203rd player in the game’s long history to receive the honor. “Thank you for welcoming this rookie to your team” said Dawson, who played for a decade in Montreal before signing with the Chicago Cubs as a free…  Read More →

While most teams are struggling to fill out their rotations, the Reds have had an abundance of solid starters this season, which should serve them well in the National League Central race.  Read More →

The Phillies’ obsession with Cliff Lee continues. The two-time defending National League champions again are interested in acquiring Lee, according to major-league sources. National League – Major League Baseball – Cliff Lee – Sport – Baseball  Read More →

For the second year in a row, Michael Vick topped a fan poll taken by Forbes as the most disliked national sports figure, myFOXphilly.com reported Sunday. Michael Vick – Sport – Philadelphia Eagles – Football – Games  Read More →

If anyone were to pitch the Dodgers back into first place in the National League West, it stands to reason it'd be Clayton Kershaw.  Read More →

How can a pitcher go from 5-18 in two seasons to 8-1 with a sub-3.00 ERA, rank among the National League leaders and emerge as the staff ace? Basically, Carlos Silva is happy.  Read More →

More kudos for rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg: He’s the National League player of the week. The Washington Nationals’ hard-throwing righty was given the honor Monday. He is 2-0 with 22 strikeouts and a 2.19 ERA in two major league starts. The 22 strikeouts were the most in the majors last week.  Read More →

More kudos for rookie sensation Stephen Strasburg: He’s the National League player of the week.  Read More →

Jason Heyward and Steven Strasburg have received plenty of national attention, but they are just two of many rookies who are contributing to a freshman class that could be as any since 2001's stellar group.  Read More →

In Stephen Strasburg, Mike Stanton and Ike Davis, the future of the National League East came alive on Tuesday, up and down the Atlantic Coast.  Read More →

At last, the National League can swagger away from a weekend of Interleague Play. Finally, the NL has some bragging rights — at least for the next 2 1/2 weeks, until Interleague Play resumes.  Read More →