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Former Chicago Cubs Closer Carlos Marmol Designated for Assignment

Carlos Marmol has finally worn out his welcome with the Chicago Cubs. The organization announced on Twitter that the relief pitcher has been designated for assignment: 

UPDATE: Tuesday, June 25, at 5:21 p.m. ET by Ian Hanford

Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Live Blog: Updates and Analysis

In a rematch of the dramatic World Series from only a couple of seasons ago, the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals face off in what is sure to be a terrific matchup.

In the first game of the series on Friday night, the Rangers came out on top thanks to a go-ahead single in the ninth by Nelson Cruz. Saturday's contest has the potential to be equally as thrilling.

Zoilo Almonte Is Doing His Best Yasiel Puig Impersonation for New York Yankees

Talk about a great debut by Zoilo Almonte.

The New York Yankees rookie has now started two games in his major league career and has made pitchers pay by hitting, well, everything.

The switch-hitting outfielder is now 5-for-8 in his career with a home run, three RBI, two walks, two runs scored and a strikeout. He's currently hitting .625.

Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Live Blog: Instant Reactions and Analysis

The Detroit Tigers obliterated the Boston Red Sox 10-3, Saturday evening at Comerica Park.

Everything went right for the Tigers all night long.

Detroit wasted no time, striking early with a huge grand slam by way of Victor Martinez in the first inning. From that moment on, the hits kept coming.

Full Scouting Report on San Francisco Giants' Trade Target Ricky Nolasco

On Friday night, the San Francisco Giants received a first-hand look at Ricky Nolasco—a pitcher who they reportedly have interest in acquiring, according to

MLB's Refusal to End Bench-Clearing Brawls Perplexing

Dave Rozema was a fun-loving, gangly pitcher of baseballs who never met a clubhouse prank he didn’t like. He was perpetually 13 years old. He went through his career stifling a giggle.

Rozema, who pitched for the Tigers from 1977-84, could be impetuous, and not always at the most convenient moments.

Why Even Yasiel Puig Has Not Been Able to Save the L.A. Dodgers' Letdown Season

Yasiel Puig, it seems, can do just about anything. Except get the Los Angeles Dodgers to win baseball games.

A's Bartolo Colon Bests Hisashi Iwakuma in Battle of AL West Aces

It's likely that at the beginning of the 2013 season, no one would have assumed that starting pitchers Bartolo Colon of the Oakland Athletics and Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners would be anchoring their pitching staffs.

Does Gerrit Cole Deserve a Permanent Spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates' Rotation?

Though he won both of them, Gerrit Cole barely looked like a major league-caliber pitcher in the first two starts of his career.

Angels' Mike Trout Trending on Twitter Again After Another Spectacular Catch

After a while it must get kind of old hat for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout.

You know, another great defensive play, he trends on Twitter.

Big deal, right?

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