Even before they took the mound in the AFL, Drew Storen (left) had Stephen Strasburg's back

NEXT No. 4: Stephen Strasburg

Ryan McGee examines the special relationship between Stephen Strasburg, Washington's No. 1 pick, and Drew Storen.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Even before they took the mound in the AFL, Storen (left) had Strasburg's back

Andrus named to Topps Rookie All-Star team

...three games in the Arizona Fall League. LHP Matt Harrison threw three scoreless innings in his final AFL start last week. He didn't allow an earned run over his final two starts. RHP Danny...

Final notes from Arizona Fall League

...also reportedly going to conduct further tests. MLB Network was scheduled to televise two games from the AFL this year, the Rising Stars Game on Nov. 7 and Saturday's title tilt ... and Strasburg got...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Hamilton hosting instructional camp on Nov. 14

...Brennan Garr has strung together 4 consecutive scoreless outings, a span of 4.2 innings, lowering his AFL ERA to 3.18 (2 ER/5.2 IP) in 5 relief appearances... LHP Matt Harrison made...

Bring back the old bowl system, please

Imagine if we ditched the BCS and went back to the old college football bowl system. It would be glorious.

Replay for the World Series could work

Don Denkinger, an umpire who had one of the most famous blown calls in history, tells Bob Klapisch: It's time to go to replay. Here's the thing: Even...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Dustin Ackley and Jenrry Mejia impressive in AFL

...he's a potential No. 1 or No. 2 starter. To read more of Keith Law's AFL observations, including his take on Dustin Ackley, you must be an ESPN Insider. Dustin Ackley of the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

How the Yankees can slow the Angels

The Yankees' internal conversation about how to slow down the Angels' running game in this postseason started a little while back -- before spring tra...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Heyward already living up to hype at AFL

...were ready to make an impact at the big league level in 2009 after starring in the AFL in 2008. The league is known as a finishing school for some of the game's top...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Top 10 prospects for 2010 season

Jason Grey lists the top 10 prospects who could make a significant impact next season.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Kennedy, Freeman AFL-bound

Jason Grey takes a further look at more prospects who will be playing in the Arizona Fall League.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Strasburg to appear at AFL

Jason Grey reviews some of the biggest names who will be playing at the Arizona Fall League.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Strasburg to get first exposure in fall

Stephen Strasburg was one of four 2009 first-round draft choices selected to play in the Arizona Fall League. Rosters were announced Tuesday.