You probably know that Cliff Lee’s masterful pitching against the Yankees last night led to a 8-0 Rangers win in Game 3 of the ALCS. When sitting down for his postgame press conference, however, Lee was decidedly less in command.

The Texas Rangers won the first postseason series in the history of their franchise last night, but the biggest reason they’re in the news today might just be…soda.

It’s safe to say that Cliff Lee won’t be friend requesting Colin Cowherd anytime soon.

While you were sleeping, SportsGrid was up all night watching TV and searching the internet for links to help get your day started. Today, the Jets and Giants open their new stadium, the Nationals sign their new #1 pick, and more.

With Saturday’s MLB trade deadline coming fast and furious, and sources are saying that Roy Oswalt may be headed to the defending NL champions, Philadelphia Phillies.

The All Star Game starting pitchers’ names were released earlier today, and it’ll be the Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez vs. the Rays’ David Price. Both outstanding pitchers, but could the selections have been even better?

According to the New York Post, Mariners pitcher Cliff Lee is close to being dealt to the New York Yankees. Apparently, New York’s insatiable appetite for star power was left unsatisfied after a certain basketball player who shall not be named turned down the Knicks.

When a good pitcher is available near baseball’s trading deadline, it’s always a good bet that some team in playoff contention will be willing to pay handsomely to acquire said pitcher. Witness Cliff Lee last year – or Cliff Lee this year.

Remember those crazy days when the New York Mets organization was in disarray and either manager Jerry Manuel or general manager Omar Minaya was about to get fired? You probably do – it was less than a week ago.