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Duensing among unlikely September stars

Buster Olney

...Gardenhire's rotation. Pitching for Triple-A Rochester this season, Duensing -- a former college teammate of Alex Gordon and Joba Chamberlain at the University of Nebraska -- posted a 4.66 ERA in 13 starts...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Kansas City Royals

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rapid April-to-late summer decline of the Kansas City Royals in 2009.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Desmond getting a chance

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey discusses what Ian Desmond needs to do to be successful at the big league level and highlights the best pickups of the week for those in deeper fantasy leagues.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009

How teams can learn from the Marlins

Buster Olney

Ricky Nolasco came into the season projected to be a leader of one of the best young rotations in the majors. On May 22, Nolasco gave up eight runs ov...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Pitching beyond his years

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein likes what he sees from the Braves' teenage pitching prospect Julio Teheran

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

BP Daily: A Royal problem in K.C.

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus looks at how the rushed development of Alex Gordon illustrates the Kansas City Royals' problems in grooming talent.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

BP Daily: Infielders Anonymous

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus examines the reasons why guys drafted as shortstops -- like Ryan Braun -- don't usually play there when they get to the pros and considers some current top prospects who might need to change their positions in the bigs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Prospects uncertain, but still held in high regard

Peter Gammons

...Prospects Handbook and you will find the three best prospects in the game were Daisuke Matsuzaka, Alex Gordon and Homer Bailey. Or open up this year's book. The Phillies' second-, third- and fourth...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 04, 2009

Rays lefty Kazmir rediscovers slider

Special to ESPN.com

The slider has been Rays left-hander Scott Kazmir's most effective pitch since returning from the disabled list.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 18, 2009

Matusz answers hype

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein highlights strong performances from Tuesday in the minors, including a near-perfect performance from Orioles prospect Brian Matusz.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Dempster's fastball a bit wayward

Special to ESPN.com

Ryan Dempster is not having any trouble locating his off-speed pitches, but he is having problems controlling his fastball.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

BP Daily: A-Rod's struggles

Jay Jaffe and Will Carroll, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus explores the 2009 struggles of Alex Rodriguez, pointing to recovery from injury and an elevated walk rate as possible main concerns.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009

Reyes' injury concerning, Votto returns

Stephania Bell

This just in: Chris Carpenter is for real this year. For those who were worried about his ability to pick up where he left off, after coming back from...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Front and center

Jorge Aranguré Jr., ESPN The Magazine

From Royals second baseman Alberto Callaspo to Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin, numerous unheralded players have seized unlikely opportunities this season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009

A new diagnosis becomes medically hip

...the sudden rash of players getting treated for hip injuries (Chase Utley, Mike Lowell, A-Rod, Alex Gordon, Carlos Delgado, etc.) and the spat of players being diagnosed with anxiety disorder (such as Dontrelle...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | May 24, 2009