BATTLE FOR 4TH PLACE.

As extreme shifts (finally) become more common and successful in MLB, Noah Woodward at the Hardball Times has a list of five players from the right side deserving of one. Unsurprisingly, one is Ian Kinsler. Fortunately, it takes a pretty strong right infield to even be able to shift, so I doubt it will affect him too much.

Stephan El Shaarawy shrugged off interest from Manchester City today. "I’d like to stay at Milan for life." The 20-year-old hitman was presented with the Milan News Award as best player of 2012. Asked about the reports Manchester City are ready to break the bank in order to tempt him away, the Italy international smiled. "I’d like to stay at Milan for life." El Shaarawy has never hidden the fact he has been a Rossoneri supporter since childhood.

Confirming recent speculation, the Stars have relieved Joe Nieuwendyk of his GM duties.

Here is an review of past Rangers drafts, used to look at what players could be targets of the Rangers in the 2013 draft.

Rangers need to pounce

I saw this guy last night and thought it was cool that a Rangers' fan caught the ball. The Cubbie fans apparently didn't think so.

This is how they're planning on showing the games. We're gonna have to buy the NBC sports package. Rec this up

Dodgers/Padres brawl breaks Greinke's collarbone.