Kelly, Hoffman Swatted by Brewers While Vargas Keeps Streak AliveWhile it is still too early to panic about Merrill Kelly, the veteran righty is looking more and more like the pitcher the Rangers acquired at the deadline last year and less and less like Merrill the Mainstay that the Diamondbacks hoped they were signing this last winter. Andrew Hoffman allowing eight runs while only recording one out in relief was more than Arizona could survive.

Brewers Pound Arizona PitchingLopsided losses like the one last night are why the Diamondbacks have such a negative run differential despite their winning record.

Revisiting the Blaze Alexander TradeAfter Andrew Hoffman was slapped around last night, there is a very strong chance that the return from the Blaze Alexander trade, Kade Strowd, will be getting a call-up today or tomorrow.

Phillies Fire Rob ThomsonAfter losing 11 of 12, the Phillies’ front office parted ways with Manager Rob Thomson. They then attempted to hire Alex Cora before being rebuffed and settling for Don MAttingly.

It’s Getting Late Early for the MetsTwenty-nine games in, the team from Queens is tied with division rival Philadelphia for the worst record in all of baseball and sit 10.5 games out of first

MLB Panic Meter: Struggling Red Sox, Phillies, MetsWhich teams are in jeopardy of losing the pennant in April?

Randal Grichuk Designated for AssignmentOld friend alert. The Yankees have begun the process of moving on from the struggling Randal Grichuk.