As the World Series approaches, this is one of the key questions I get. The general rule is something akin to "when in Rome, do as the Romans do". What impact does that have?

Explanation of the Major League roster and several related topics. Those topics include line-ups, the disabled list, substitution rules and the Rule 5 draft.

The catcher has one of the most demanding roles in baseball, effectively leading the defense. To do so, he uses signs to communicate with the pitcher and the other players on the field.

Baseball is replete with unique terms and specialized jargon. Here’s a “rundown” of those terms from A to Z. You can’t tell a jack from an error without this list!

A look at the great pitching performances in the opening days of the 2010 postseason.

How MLB teams are financed, franchise valuations, the Anti-Trust Exemption works, etc.

A brief look at the League Championship Series

A look at the 2010 World Series, the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants

With the completion of the World Series and the Red Sox sweep, was it in the player’s best interest to finish in four games? No! Here’s how the post-season bonuses are calculated.

Here's a primer for reading that newspaper box score that may have baffled you.