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The early stages of the 2013 season have been dominated by good pitching, so it would not be all that surprising to see something accomplished on the mound that has not been done in over a decade this season.

Amid a humbling season and a torrential thunderstorm of boos raining down from Dodger Stadium fans, Matt Kemp continues to do what he can to lift the spirits of a young man who has too few days to appreciate his baseball hero. 

The next crop of potential MLB talent is about to emerge. The Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft is scheduled to begin on June 6.

Scouts are reporting to their MLB clubs with information on who they feel the team should target on draft day. Likewise, MLB experts and analysts are weighing in on who they feel will be drafted by which teams. 

Despite the constant criticism from fans, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Leake has started the 2013 Major League Baseball season on fire.

Fans were disappointed with his 8-9 record and 4.58 ERA in 2012, but he has put last year behind him. 

The New York Yankees' patchwork roster has somehow managed to stay at, or near, the top of the AL East despite continued injury setbacks. 

Now, as some of the bigger name stars get close to their returns to the Bronx, it is time for the team to use its newfound abundance of talent as leverage in deals in an attempt to get younger and lower its payroll.

Here's a look at a few possible trades the Bombers could make that would offer win-win results.

Nick Swisher isn't the biggest fan of Aroldis Chapman. Then again, can you blame him after the Cincinnati Reds closer threw above Swisher's head Monday?

It happened in the top of the ninth inning with one out and no men on base, and the Reds were leading the Cleveland Indians 4-2.

If only they awarded points for how awesomely you failed.

Whether you love it or hate it, interleague play is here to stay.

For the past 17 years, the MLB schedule has pitted teams from the American League and National League against each other in games that count, not merely exhibitions that mean little in the grand scheme of things.

While the premise has it's detractors, it has given fans the chance to see their favorite teams take on their "hometown" rivals.

If the MLB season ended today, your NL MVP would probably be Joey Votto, and your AL MVP would indisputably be Miguel Cabrera.

Fortunately, the season doesn't end today. We have four months left during which injuries or prolonged cold streaks could drastically alter the voting for the most popular end-of-season award.

Should those favorites drift back to the pack, there are five dark horses in each league who would gladly find a home for the award above their fireplace.

Whether you're Asher Roth or Sam Adams, college isn't for everyone. It certainly isn't in the cards for some high school pitchers who dominate their age group start after start.

The complexity of the MLB draft can muddle the future of high school pitchers—whether to commit to a career straight out of high school or to test their draft stock and see how they perform at the collegiate level.