National League News

Facing an offensively challenged Miami Marlins team that's been particularly bad against left-handers lately, Wade Miley appears to be in a good spot to rebound from his worst outing of the season.

The Nationals won two of their three road games against the Padres in 2012, allowing a total of just five runs in those three contests.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in Atlanta again on Sunday to take on the Braves in the final game of a three-game set.

Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood works against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning of a game in Denver, Saturday, May 18, 2013.

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig is supposed to retire in 2014. His departure could open the way for a decision on the DH that would apply to both leagues.

Days after losing Jonny Venters to Tommy John surgery, the Braves found out that Eric O'Flaherty, above, would be destined for the same procedure.

Back in Spring Training Patrick Corbin was one of many starting pitchers with a chance to become the Arizona Diamondbacks fifth starter.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eric Chavez greets teammate first baseman Paul Goldschmidt after Goldschmidt hit a two run homer during the first inning against the Miami Marlins.

To say that exceeds the expectations of some is quite the understatement. Many, arguably most, baseball writers had the Cincinnati Reds picked as clear favorites to win the National League Central Division.

Pablo Sandoval and Buster Posey help form a dynamic middle of the order for the Giants.

Things are going so well for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days that opposing teams can't even make routine catches.

The most famous No. 1 in Mets' history has some advice when it comes to the man who is quickly becoming the most infamous No.

Matt Cain didn't hang his head even after hanging a few pitches to give Colorado a big early lead.

In a rotation expected to be led by Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw, rookie Hyun-Jin Ryu has been a surprising and consistent contributor for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Each weekday, Star reporter Mark Ambrogi, a life-long Reds fan, will provide links to Indy's four favorite teams -- the Reds, Cubs, Cardinals and White Sox -- and other hot topics in baseball.

Moreno's super-expensive baby may be a super-disappointing 15-25, but he's not about to flip out.

The Houston Astros get a taste of some National League baseball on Friday when they play the first of three games against their former division rival Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Although coming off a loss, the St. Louis Cardinals are still one of the hottest teams in the major leagues.

I don't have the time, the energy or the clipboard, but if I were to go around and survey baseball fans, I'm guessing the general assumption would be that most of the power resides in the American League.

There's no shame in giving up singles to the Reds' Mike Leake or to the Cubs' Travis Wood, guys who take swings like they know their way around the tee.