One would think that the New York Yankees new stadium would not necessitate so many state and federal agencies and investigations, including nefarious characters involved in this script, no better suited for Broadway. Then again, this is the New York Yankees.

It's the middle of the year and close to the middle of the baseball season, so let's talk diamond notes! Your roving pundit weighs in on the fiasco in Houston, another reminder of the steroid era (again) and hometown fans.

The New York Mets front office was right in firing Willie Randolph. However, the way they did it was pathetic, especially of a man who brought the franchise back from the dead.

Lifting the morale of U.S. troops provides a reciprocal benefit for the morale of players, teams and fans. It is a win-win that should be encouraged.

Memorial Day is just around the corner, and baseball season is well underway. With that in mind, let's take a look at how the first quarter of the season has gone. Let's get started.

Can the Red Sox retain their title? Yes they can. Repeat champions are rare in baseball, especially in this day and age with free agency and frequent player movement are rare. However, the Boston Red Sox are poised to be the first repeat champs since the Yankees from 1998-2000.

Shocks, upsets, disappointments and rank bad decisions… they're all there as eSports columnist Charu Robinson gives you a first 1/8th of the season wrap up.

The New York Yankees and New York Mets signed Alex Rodriguez and Johan Santana this off-season, respectively, to huge contracts that will make each superstar rich beyond any of our wildest dreams. The reality is, the Yankees and the Mets will not make them rich - you will! Still like your team's deal?

Justin Louis Chamberlain, better know as Joba Chamberlain, burst onto the New York Yankees scene in August 2007 with an electrifying run during the last quarter of the season. His success begs the question – strong starting pitching or lights out relief .What's more important in baseball today?

With the baseball season just around the corner, here's a conversation about the San Diego Padres and a National League West preview with some of the people who know the sport best. Read on for a great discussion.