It's no longer early in the baseball season, but it's not yet late. There's plenty we know, and quite a bit we don't. A quick re-set. ...more

Mariano Rivera's no-out blown save Tuesday didn't prove he's human. It just helped prove again that he's the greatest ever at his job. ...more

Baseball showcases what it now calls its 'prime rivals' this week. So why is there so little buzz? ...more

In each of his first nine starts, Patrick Corbin of the Diamondbacks has pitched at least six innings and allowed no more than two runs. ...more

Ned Yost wouldn't let James Shields try for a 1-0 complete-game win. Terry Francona has already let Justin Masterson do it twice this year. ...more

Justin Upton has eight home runs, but the Diamondbacks say they have no regrets about trading him away. Part of the reason is that they're so happy with Martin Prado, who teammate Eric Hinske called "the best player in baseball." ...more

Martin Prado is easy to like, but you wonder how much the Diamondbacks will miss Justin Upton's talent. ...more

After the moves the Diamondbacks made over the winter, it got fashionable to say that all they wanted was grinders, or gritty players. The Diamondbacks contend they're more than that, and everyone should know that talent is part of their equation. ...more

The World Baseball Classic desperately needs a Team USA that is desperate to win it. Finally, this time, we may have one. The American team that assembled Monday in Arizona was notable for how committed to the tournament (and to winning) these players are. ...more

Dusty Baker and Kirk Gibson had an angry pregame argument on Monday. The Reds wanted to use a designated hitter in their Cactus League game, and the Diamondbacks refused to allow it. ...more