Bryce Harper is going to get himself hurt  —  Check out the home run that Nats' prospect Bryce Harper hit last night.  Specifically, check out the way he stopped to admire it and the kiss he blew to the pitcher when he crossed home plate:  —  Yes, he's young.  But there's no excuse for that kind of thing.

Harper runs the gamut in 1st year in the minors  —  HAGERSTOWN, Md.—Bryce Harper took an outside strike and shot a disapproving glance at the umpire.  —  It shouldn't have been a surprise to the young phenom.  The ump had been calling them wide all game.

Bryce Harper needs to grow up  —  There has been quite a response since the post of that Bryce Harper home run trot this morning.  It has me thinking about the curious beast that is Bryce Harper and what, if anything, we can take from that little episode.  —  First, let me be clear: I'm not trying to be a moralizing old coot here.

Game 60: Red Sox at Yankees  —  It's a beautiful day in New York.  Here are the lineups:  —  RED SOX (33-26)  —  Ellsbury CF  —  Pedroia 2B  —  Gonzalez 1B  —  Youkilis 3B  —  Ortiz DH  —  Crawford LF  —  Saltalamacchia C  —  Drew RF  —  Scutaro SS  —  Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (7-2, 3.94)