Major League Baseball's All-Steroid Team

Baseball's all-time starting (allegedly) performance-enhanced lineup.

Steroids are now just as synonymous with baseball as hot dogs or cold beer. It is an unfortunate era of the game that fans of all ages must accept. Are the use of performance-enhancing drugs terrible for the body and a form of cheating? Yes, and this country should work diligently to combat their growth. But steroids are a part of why the game of baseball returned to the nation’s heart after a work stoppage and no World Series in 1994.

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2013 MLB Spring Training Battles: American League

Let the position battles begin!

2013 Spring Training camps are open and many players will compete against teammates for jobs before taking on other baseball teams in April. Here are some position battles to keep an eye on this spring.

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Why are MLB Players Striking Out More Than Ever?

Examining baseball's growing number of swing-and-miss hitters

Brian Cashman called it a “perfect storm.” CC Sabathia said it was “embarrassing.” The New York tabloids weren’t as kind: "Dear Yankees, We don’t date losers! Signed New Yorkers" read the back of the New York Post.

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75 Funny Fantasy Baseball Team Names

Fantasy baseball team names inspired by Old Hoss, Dick Pole and Clown Questions, Bro.

Pitchers and catchers have reported, the World Baseball Classic is around the corner and fantasy baseball season is nearly here. The weather is heating up and it's time to name your fantasy baseball team. You could always go with one of the classics like Chico's Bail Bonds, Springfield Isotopes, New York Knights or Myrtle Beach Mermen. But you might as well go with one of these 75 funny fantasy baseball team names.

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Arbitration hearings this year after 133 MLB players filed. All 133 players reached an agreement before yesterday's deadline. This marks the first year since MLB began the arbitration process in 1974 that there have been no hearings.

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Ranking Pro Sports' Most Popular All-Star Games

What are American's favorite All-Star events to watch?

Another lackluster NBA All-Star weekend wrapped up in Houston Sunday night. The dunk contest isn't what it used to be and the game features superstars playing some sport vaguely akin to professional basketball. But on the surface, the NBA All-Star game gets rave reviews from die-hard fans and celebrity hoopsters alike.

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Ranking All 30 MLB Franchises Over the Past 50 Years

Ranking the 30 MLB franchises from top to bottom over the expansion era (1961-present) can be a dicey exercise. Other than the Yankees being at the top, two through 30 creates more debate than clear answers. But that doesn’t stop me (although it probably should) from having a go at this. Criteria? Winning is critically important, certainly, both in the postseason and consistently during the regular season. Winning division and league titles is weighed heavily. I also considered extreme seasons — winning 100 games earns serious points, as losing 100 will knock you down the rankings.

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10 MLB Spring Training Storylines to Watch in 2013

Here are the biggest baseball stories to watch as players prep for the season

Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training camps in Florida and Arizona. Here are a few stories to watch as MLB players sharpen their skills in preparation for the 2013 season, which begins for every team April 1.

1. Canadian Chemistry

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Baseball Rewind: Revisiting MLB's 2003 Draft

Examining how the first-round picks in the 2003 baseball draft fared

Every fan knows that the annual MLB Draft can be an absolute crapshoot. It can be surprising when a first round produces a surfeit of big-league talent. Of the top 30 picks in the 2003 MLB Draft, 21 reached the majors, and 17 are still active big leaguers. Add four supplemental first-round picks still receiving checks for playing ball, along with late-round gems like Ian Kinsler and Jonny Venters, and you have one pretty productive draft.

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10 Lamest Team Nicknames in Professional Sports

The 10 strangest, lamest and least intimidating pro sports team names.

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