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Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 06/04/2013 - 13:59

Why Mark Appel Is Worth the No. 1 Pick and Huge Bonus Demands

Mark Appel, the Stanford right-handed pitcher who passed up a $3.8 million bonus from the Pittsburgh Pirates as the No. 8 pick in last year's draft, appears to have made a smart business decision to return to school for his senior season in 2013.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 06/04/2013 - 13:10

Doug Fister Trade Officially a Bust for Seattle Mariners

On July 30, 2011, it was announced that the Seattle Mariners were going to trade young starting pitcher Doug Fister and scrappy reliever David Pauley to the Detroit Tigers for a pile of prospects. Those prospects ended up being outfielder Casper Wells, pitcher Charlie

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 22:21

San Francisco Giants Starting Pitching Exposed in Sweep by St. Louis Cardinals

In a doubleheader that featured a battle of aces on Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals dominated the San Francisco Giants by a combined score of 15-1. The Giants' starting rotation was exposed badly once again.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 13:11

The Texas Rangers' Top 10 Moments from the Month of May

The Texas Rangers had a hectic schedule in May, and it ended at home versus the Kansas City Royals.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 12:29

Grades for Every Miami Marlins Player in May

Another banner month for the Miami Marlins.

Not.

After an 8-19 April, the Marlins managed to outdo themselves with a 6-22 May. Very impressive.

Included in that torrid month was a season-long nine game losing streak, and the Marlins never won more than three consecutive games.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 12:17

San Francisco Giants: Lack of Depth Being Exposed by Injuries

After a recent slew of injuries, the San Francisco Giants’ biggest overall weakness has quickly been exposed.

The team lacks depth, a fact that could go on to plague them as the season continues.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 12:12

Baltimore Orioles: Grades for Every Player in May

The Baltimore Orioles have held strong in their division the entire season, staying just behind the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, even with starting pitching woes and bullpen implosions.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 10:28

Domonic Brown Becomes Philadelphia's Best Hitter with a New Swing

Big Brown—one of Ryan Howard's many nicknames—was bestowed upon the first baseman during his reign as the Philadelphia Phillies' best power hitter. Now a changing of the guard is in order. Big Brown Part Deux: The Real Big Brown is already underway.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 10:27

2013 MLB MVP Award Stock Watch Entering June

Hello, June!

With two full months of the 2013 season behind us, performance sample sizes are reaching a point where it's worth buying into those who are playing well. Especially those who are putting up Most Valuable Player-type numbers.

With that in mind, here's a countdown to update the top five candidates for both the American and National League MVP as we say goodbye to May.

All statistics, including WAR, come from FanGraphs, unless otherwise noted.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 10:17

New York Mets: 5 Players the Mets Could Trade Before July 31 Deadline

The New York Mets are headed for their fifth-straight losing season and another summer spent in baseball oblivion.

Despite the recent sweep of the Yankees, the Mets stand at 22-30 and nine games back of the Braves in the NL East through the month of May. The Mets have finished in fourth place in each of the past four seasons and are likely to finish in that same spot this season.

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