Watch Out For the Rockies

A few years ago the Rockies were the surprise of the season making a World Series run and winning the NL West. This year things don't look alot different. After being 15 and a half games out of first the Rockies are about 3 games out of the division lead of the NL West over the Dodgers.

Troy Tulowitzki, shortstop

Smoltz Designated For Assignment

John Smoltz, hall of fame pitcher for the Boston Red Sox has been designated for assignment by the Red Sox. That means the Sox have 10 days to release, trade or send Smoltz down to the minors. Smoltz got beat up his last start against the New York Yankees as the Sox lost 13-6. This may be the end of Smoltz's storied career.

A Spark for The Yanks

The New York Yankees are now 1-8 against the Red Sox this season of there worst seasons against thier big rivals. John Smoltz fired against the Yanks and had a horrible game. Teixara, Damon and Rodriguez led the Yanks as the final was 13-6. The Yankees are 66-42 and lead the Red Sox(62-45) in the AL East by three and a half games.