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Royals' early glee quickly turned sour

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Veterans Pedro, Smoltz try again

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews this weekend's MLB action, including John Smoltz set to make his debut with the Cardinals.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009

How will Buehrle follow his perfecto?

Adam Madison, ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's action, including Mark Buehrle taking the mound for the first time since his perfect game.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Before the real shuffling begins

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews the 17th week of the major league season and notes that the Brewers and Giants have favorable matchups for their hitters.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Harang gets two favorable starts

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 11th week of the major league season, and updates the DH situation in interleague games plus supporting Aaron Harang's two starts.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Johan heads to Yankee Stadium

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews Saturday's and Sunday's MLB action for fantasy purposes, noting his intrigue with Johan Santana pitching at Yankee Stadium.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Risky business: Strasburg no sure thing

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Pitcher Stephen Strasburg will be the No. 1 choice in the baseball draft, but history suggests he's a long shot to make it big.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Johnson takes first crack at No. 300

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's action, which is highlighted by Randy Johnson's going for his 300th victory.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Branyan has been somewhat lucky

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft examines May's BABIP numbers and discusses players who are lucky, like Russell Branyan, and others who are not.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Fantasy baseball May re-rankings

Fantasy staff, ESPN.com

Re-ranking the top 250 players for fantasy baseball from mid-May to the end of the season.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009

D-Train set to make 2009 debut

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews a full slate of major league action, including the return of Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers' rotation.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2009

Fantasy Forecaster: A-Rod's return will boost Yanks offense

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the fifth week of the baseball season and notes that the Yankees should receive a huge boost when Alex Rodriguez returns this week.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009

Daily Notes for the Weekend: D-backs should score for Haren this time

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews the weekend's games in the MLB and notes a couple of favorable pitching matchups, including Dan Haren versus the Brewers.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009

Daily Notes for Monday: Pineiro a risky bet

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's matchups in the majors and notes that Joel Pineiro's fluky start could be exposed.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2009

If You're Hardcore: Tracy worth an add in NL-only leagues

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey looks deep into the free-agent pool in single-universe leagues and notes that Chad Tracy has some value in NL-only leagues.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 26, 2009