Now that we've reached the halfway point of the MLB season, it's time for our crazy, off-the-wall second half predictions.

Ricky Nolasco will win 15 games this season.

Pedro Martinez will rebound to finish the season at .500, but his days of having an ERA under 4.00 are long gone.

Matt Holliday is traded to the Twins for two of their young pitchers.

A-Rod and Madonna become an "item".

Ryan Howard wins the NL homerun title.

The Mets will finish above .500, but will miss the playoffs.

No one will want Bronson Arroyo's contract, and he will remain with the Reds.

The Rays will make the playoffs, fending off the Tigers and Twins to capture the AL wild card.

Geovanny Soto will win the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

Mike Pelfrey will regress in the second half and lose his starting spot in the Mets rotation.

Evan Longoria will win the AL Rookie of the Year Award.

Tom Glavine will attempt a comeback, but will retire before the baseball season ends.

Eric Gagne won't have another save this season.

The Blue Jays will fire JP Riccardi before the season ends.

Endy Chavez and Damien Easley get more playing time for the Mets.

JR Towles rebounds to have a decent season.

The White Sox will represent the AL in the World Series.

Jermaine Dye and Evan Longoria will battle for the AL MVP.

Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder battle for the NL MVP.

Jason Giambi wins the AL HR title.

Wilson Betemit finds more playing time with the Yankees.

Jorge Cantu and Mike Jacobs make me look good and hit 25HR this season.

To the dismay of many, Omar Minaya keeps his GM job.

Randy Johnson retires following the season.

Chris Burke is demoted to the minors.

Brian Giles ends up traded to the Yankees.

The Padres designate Brett Tomko for assignment.

Barry Zito loses 19 games this season.

Bud Black is fired in August.

Cecil Cooper is fired after the season.

Carlos Delgado will have 90RBI this season.

Richie Sexson is released by August.

Johan Santana finishes the season at 15-14.

Josh Hamilton comes close to winning the AL triple crown.

The Cubs represent the NL in the World Series.

Jair Jurrjens wins 15 games. Tim Hudson does not.

Ryan Spilborghs is traded by the Rockies.

Tim Redding (6-3) finishes the season under .500.

Paul LoDuca is traded to one of the Florida teams.

Brad Penny loses 15 games this season.

Dontrelle Willis doesn't return this season and contemplates the Rick Ankiel route back to the majors.

Seth McClung becomes one of the Brewers most reliable starters in the second half.

Derek Lowe (5-8) wins 15 games this season.

Ervin Santana wins 20 games and wins the AL Cy Young Award over Cliff Lee.

Brian Fuentes is traded to the Red Sox.

Rick Ankiel wins a Gold Glove.

Kyle Loshe wins 18 games for the Cardinals.

Giants pitcher Jonathan Sanchez wins the NL strikeout crown.

Baseball News and Notes

The New York fans and media have ripped Carlos Delgado on a daily basis due to his lack of production. Currently, Delgado has 45RBI. That's more RBIs than Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, B.J. Upton, Carlos Pena, and Torii Hunter.

Speaking of Hunter, what is going on? 9HR 37RBI and a .272 average is not what the Angels envisioned when they gave him the huge contract.

Evan Longoria is the third baseman everyone thought Alex Gordon would be. Gordon is having a solid season, but we all expected more from him.

How's Kenny Lofton feeling now about turning down the Rays contract offer before the season started? They are better off without him.



Court Adjourned!