His bad throws put the former Gold Glove second baseman on the bench for part of the World Series. Like it or not, the threat of a lockout or strike looms again. Rickey Henderson could reach big ones this season. Once again, baseball starts the season in a new place. Another year passed and the all-time hits leader is no closer to Cooperstown.
Baseball hopes to speed up games by cutting down on dead time.
Home of the All-Star game on July 10. Along with calling high strikes, the men in sage green plan to eject pitchers after suspected beanballs. Big Mo is expected to miss the whole season for Anaheim because of an injured left biceps. Cal Ripken's bad back will bear close watching this season. Last year, many wondered whether they were too old and too broken down.