White Sox Closer Headed to DL The White Sox will not be taking any chances with closer Bobby Jenks, making the decision to send him to the 15-Day DL after the big guy expressed discomfort throwing from the mound in the bullpen. Jenks has no doubts that he will be back at 100% after the All-Star break.

Yankees Looking at Zambrano Victor, that is. The New York Yankees desperately need starting pitching, and rumors say they are interested in Victor Zambrano. He who pitched for Toronto last season but has not pitched in the majors at all this season. If this is how the Yankees plan on improving, they can forget catching the Sox and Rays.

Brett Myers Solid In Triple-A Start If Brett Myers pitches anything like he did Monday night against Homer Bailey in his next two starts, the Phillies should expect him back with the team shortly after the All-Star break. Myers was dominate in the Lehigh Valley IronPigs win, scattering seven hits and allowing two runs over the span of 7.1 innings. 

How Effective Can A Change-Up Be? An excellent, complimentary change up can be the difference between being a mediocre middle reliever or a stud strikeout pitcher (ever wonder why Johan Santana won a Cy Young?). Read on to see how the speed differential between a fastball and change up effects a pitchers ability and much, much more.