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Zack Greinke is beginning to look like himself again.  Mike Pelfrey and Jered Weaver continue to excel in 2010.  Of course, the biggest story of the day, however, was Edwin Jackson’s 8 walk, no-hit performance.  Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games:

Vladimir Guerrero in 2007. Justin Morneau in 2008. Prince Fielder in 2009. Who will win the 2010 edition of the Home Run Derby?

Every year, the league's best sluggers face each other, each trying to clear the outfield wall just one more time than the last guy.

They leave us with the answer of all answers to, "Who can hit it to the cheap seats the most?"

Josh Hamilton had a crazy round of 28 dingers in 2008's Old Yankee Stadium sendoff, but it wasn't enough to land him the trophy.

Jonathan Papelbon should be looking over his shoulder. At first considered the rock of the Red Sox bullpen, Papelbon is quickly eroding his own reputation and opening the door for the more consistent, if still more raw, Daniel Bard.

Still, despite certain trade rumors to the contrary, this writer is confident that Papelbon won't be dealt this season.

That's not to preclude a move as early as this offseason, particularly if Papelbon continues to struggle shutting the door.

The new Yankee Stadium has only been open for just over a year now, but in that short time span, it has played host to some very special and memorable games in Yankee history.

From a World Series to a 15 inning epic, here are my top five most memorable games at the new big ballpark in the Bronx.

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It is the most ridiculous thing in sports to have the fans vote for the MLB All-Star Game. Fans vote for their favorite players even if they have horrible numbers.

This year has been a prime example thus far of the stupidity of fans.

Big-name players that have been hitting very poorly, with three or four guys way more deserving of an appearance, are not only in first or second for their position, but are miles ahead of everyone else.

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What is the value of a double play?

It seems like a simple question at first, but underneath the surface, incalculable defensive factors muddle up the idea that a double play is anything but a complex and intricate pattern of moving parts.

For those who believe glove conquers all, the middle infield is the most important part of a baseball team. How these two perform defensively can directly affect the number of games a team wins. So which dynamic duo was most valuable defensively this past decade?

The 2005 MLB Draft, perhaps the deepest and most talented draft pools of the current generation of players, has certainly not disappointed through five years, the milestone in which critical statements can be made about draft selections.

Yet, it wasn't all about success. Many picks were marred with injury and failure from the get-go, as there were maybe as many good picks as there were busts.

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With the midpoint of the 2010 Major League Baseball season right around the corner, it’s time to take a look at midseason reports.

In this particular instance, we’re going to be examining how to determine if your team is a buyer—or a seller—at the halfway mark of the 2010 campaign.

So, what are the Top Ten ways to know you’re a seller in MLB at midseason?

Let’s begin with No. 10...

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Good day to all of you baseball fans. We still have a little more than a month before Major League Baseball's trade deadline, and the rumors are flowing hot and heavily.

Not only are players moving, but you have Fredi Gonzalez getting fired in Florida because apparently no one is really good enough to manage the Marlins.

The beauty of baseball is that anyone can play.

The tall, the short, the skinny, and even the fat prove their worth at the major league level. It's why so many of us played Little League—no matter how unathletic we are, or how different our body type is compared to the ideal "athlete," baseball is a sport that can be conquered by the atypical.