Bill Teever's Sports Column

Luke Scott had an amazing 2010. He led the O's in homeruns. Many of his hits were in the clutch. The team did not have a wondeful total of wins. Without Scott, that total would be even lower. With Buck Showalter joining the team, they finished respectably. Next year should be a much better year for... Sign in to see full entry.

The last place Mariners may have the 2010 Cy Young award winner. If they were a top-of-the-division contender, there would be no doubt. Felix Hernandez is clearly the Mariners team MVP. The Mariners will finish with around 60 wins. Without Hernandez they would be lucky to have half of those wins.... Sign in to see full entry.

The Pirates most valuable player this year has been centerfielder Andrew McCutchen. He has lead the team in runs, doubles, triples, walks and stolen bases. McCutchen's teammate Neil Walker had better numbers in some categories, but only played in three fifths of the season. Look for Walker to play... Sign in to see full entry.

There are many views on Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. Some people like the fact that the outcome of the game decides the home-field advantage for the World Series. Others don't. Some like the fact that each team sends at least one player to the game. Others don't. Should every player get a... Sign in to see full entry.

Rafael Nadal has been one of the best players in tennis for a while. In my opinion, he is the best if injuries were not an issue for him. Roger Federer has been very durable. Through much of his run of greatness he has not broken down, physically. Now, his back and leg have been bothering him. Nadal... Sign in to see full entry.

How many times have we seen a league-leading slugger leave the Home Run Derby and be off track the rest of the season. You know. He loses his swing. His numbers after the All-Star break drop off in comparison to his numbers before the mid-season classic. Then people always say, "Maybe he shouldn't... Sign in to see full entry.