Bob Harkins

Vote: Pick World Series winner, then argue about it!

You’ve seen our picks for this season’s division winners, now it’s your turn to get involved.

From bar to bigs: Wilhelmsen lands spot in M’s bullpen

I had the opportunity to do a story on Tom Wilhelmsen this spring as part of a seven-part series on players chasing their big-league dreams.

Brian Wilson ‘less than 50-50' to start season with Giants

The odds of San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson being ready for the start of the regular season aren’t looking good.

Adam Dunn won’t worry about his Ks, and neither should you

Adam Dunn strikes out a lot.

Robinson Cano says ‘no chance’ he hits 40 homers

New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano is a very good player, and with a few more seasons like 2010 (.319, 29 HRs, 109 RBIs, 103 runs), he could even become great.

Lincecum’s diet secret? In-N-Out Burger

Tim Lincecum is beefing up his diet in an attempt to put on some weight this spring.

After frightening injury, David Newhan attempting comeback with Padres

Last week I published a seven-part series on the difficulties players face on the road to the major leagues.

Seven men, one dream and the journey to the big leagues

The road to the big leagues is more challenging than most fans realize.

Baker expects Votto to handle MVP treatment well

Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker thinks that Joey Votto, fresh off winning the NL MVP award, will begin to be treated like great MVPs of the past by opposing pitchers.

Jim Joyce should never call another Armando Galarraga game

There is no denying that Jim Joyce and Armando Galarraga will forever be linked in baseball history.

Free agent compensation rule cost Brewers shot at Mike Trout

The Milwaukee Brewers could have had Mike Trout, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Documentary on Andres Torres of Giants due out in July

After a pretty nondescript career spent mostly in the minor leagues, San Francisco outfielder Andres Torres became a key player in the Giants’ championship run last season.

Phillies have ‘some hunger in our mouths’

Yesterday we found out that Hanley Ramirez has the “hunger of a rookie.”

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Hanley Ramirez has ‘hunger of a rookie?’ It’s about time

Look out world, Hanley Ramirez is ready to play hard this season.

Meche gave up $12 million because he ‘didn’t feel like I deserved it’

The baseball world was stunned last week when Kansas City Royals pitcher Gil Meche announced he would retire from baseball, and in so doing surrender the $12 million he would have made in 2011, the final year of his contract.

Brandon Webb would like to sell you a car

What will it take for Brandon Webb to get you into a car?

Jon Lester is already talking World Series

Red Sox Nation is brimming with confidence these days, and rightly so given the amazing offseason Theo Epstein put together.

Strasburg to begin throwing in 2-3 weeks, but long rehab ahead

Adam Kilgore of The Washington Post caught up with Washington Nationals phenom pitcher Stephen Strasburg, and has some information on how the right-hander has been handling his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, how he has been spending his time this offseason, and his prospects for returning to action.

Russell Martin blames ‘distractions’ for his poor play

Russell Martin has a good explanation for why he isn’t any good anymore, and it’s not going to be very comforting to Dodgers fans.

Cardinals won’t make Matt Holliday switch positions

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Oddly, Cubs owner has ‘growing confidence’ in Jim Hendry

For those of you Cubs fans out there who would like to see general manager Jim Hendry (pictured) sent to work on a goat farm somewhere … I’m sorry but it’s not going to happen.

Pedro Martinez to open school, unsure if he’ll play

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez is keeping quite busy as he decides whether or not to return to play in 2011 (don’t bet on it).

Video: This wiffle ball king can sling it

I’m probably not alone in thinking that I had some pretty mean wiffle ball pitches back in my day.

Stats for dummies: Beware the “Luck Dragon”

Have trouble understanding Sabermetrics?

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