The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. 

The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. 

Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. 

--New pitching coach Joe Kerrigan sees leadership qualifies in LHP Paul Maholm. 

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 

The Pirates hired Bill Lajoie, who has spent 55 years in Major League Baseball, as a senior adviser to general manager Neal Huntington. 

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 

Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. 

--New pitching coach Joe Kerrigan sees leadership qualifies in LHP Paul Maholm. 

--New pitching coach Joe Kerrigan sees leadership qualifies in LHP Paul Maholm. 

The roster underwent major surgery in late July when RF Xavier Nady and LHP Damaso Marte were traded to the Yankees and LF Jason Bay was dealt to the Red Sox, with the net return being eight young players of varying experience levels. 

Doug Mientkiewicz is in the process of changing agents. 

Longtime baseball executive Bill Lajoie has joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as an adviser to general manager Neal Huntington on scouting, player evaluation and roster moves. 

Longtime baseball executive Bill Lajoie has joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as an adviser to general manager Neal Huntington on scouting, player evaluation and roster moves. 

Longtime baseball executive Bill Lajoie has joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as an adviser to general manager Neal Huntington on scouting, player evaluation and roster moves.