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Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 07:00

MLB Waiver Trade Deadline: Spotlighting the 10 Best Available Hitters

The calendar reads August, meaning the MLB trade deadline has passed. That does not, however, mean clubs have no method of bolstering their roster before the postseason.

Trading can still occur, but it just must funnel through the waiver system. Teams can place a player on revocable trade waivers. If he’s claimed, the organization has 48 hours to strike a deal, relinquish his rights or pull him off waivers.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 06:37

Starting 9: Playoffs Poised for Some California Love, Jeter's Last Stand, More

1. Golden State will rule in October

"Don't know much about history...

"Don't know much biology..."

Dang. That time of year again, huh? Time to trade the sun block for the textbooks, the pool for the school. Already? Believe me, if I could roadblock summer's end, I would.

"Don’t know much about geography..."

Wait! I can help get you on track there. Geography? Easy. Follow the bouncing hardball west.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 06:00

Is MLB's Most Shocking Division Leader a Truly Sustainable Contender?

The Milwaukee Brewers might be the most surprising team overall this season after getting off to a fast start and possessing at least a share of the NL Central lead for all but three days. But the most shocking division leader in Major League Baseball at the moment actually resides in the other Central: the Kansas City Royals.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 06:00

Kris Bryant Will Set MLB Ablaze If Given Much-Deserved 2014 Call-Up

Twitter erupted Saturday night following news that Kris Bryant was pulled during the middle of Triple-A Iowa’s game. He didn’t appear to suffer an injury in the game, which only fueled speculation that the 22-year-old slugger was headed for The Show.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 03:42

What SF Giants Must Do to Keep Once-Bright 2014 Season from Slipping Away

There are two ways to look at the San Francisco Giants in 2014.

No. 1: Entering play Tuesday, the Giants trail the hated Los Angeles Dodgers by just 3.5 games in the National League West, and they lead the Atlanta Braves by one game for the second wild-card slot. They're in it, in other words.

No. 2: After building a 9.5-game lead over the Dodgers on June 8, the Giants have imploded, and their chances of being a factor have diminished with each gut-wrenching defeat.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 00:11

Angels Looking Like MLB's Best After Furious Acsension to Top of AL West

The last time the Los Angeles Angels were alone atop the American League West, Thor was No. 1 at the box office.

OK, so May 15, 2011, wasn't that long ago. Yet it must seem like long enough to Angels fans, who watched their club limp to third-place finishes in each of the last two seasons.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 22:07

Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton Moves Past Hanley Ramirez on Franchise Home Runs List

Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton hit his 149th career home run in Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, thus moving past Hanley Ramirez for sole possession of second place on the Marlins' all-time

Submitted by TotalAccess on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 21:41

Rockies' Michael Cuddyer Becomes 4th Player to Hit for Cycle in Both Leagues

Colorado Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer wasted no time re-acclimating himself to major league pitching, hitting for the cycle on his first day back from the disabled list in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Cincinnati Reds.

Cuddyer, who missed more than two months of action due to a shoulder injury, registered just a lone single in five at-bats during the first game of Sunday's doubleheader.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 21:37

Every MLB Team's Most Encouraging Sign for the Future

As September edges closer, there are still 16 MLB teams within four games of a playoff spot. That means that for more than half of baseball, the future is now.

From David Price's dominance in Detroit to Andrew McCutchen's imminent return in Pittsburgh, what follows is a look at the most encouraging sign for each team. For the clubs that have already tumbled out of the race—or that were never in it to start—examining the bigger picture is required.

Submitted by TotalAccess on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 21:22

Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy Can Become 1st Modern Catcher to Lead League in Doubles

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who hit his 40th double of the season Sunday, has a chance to become the first catcher in the modern era (since 1900) to lead a league in two-baggers, per ESPN Stats & Info.

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