Expect moves, moves and more moves

Where will Matt Holliday end up? What about John Lackey? They are among the top 10 storylines of the offseason.

Bad choice?

The Cubs chose Lou Piniella over Joe Girardi, whose Yanks may win it all.

World Series Game 4 news and notes

ESPN's Stats & Information team reveals some of the top news and notes from Game 4 of the World Series.

Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders

The conversations between general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winte...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Are Cubs fans in for a treat?

The Ricketts' family is living every fan's dream. Will Cubs fans be in for a treat?

Hey Hendry, either Bradley goes or I go

...your feedback ... is there any more overrated position in pro sports than a hitting coach? Meantime, Alfonso Soriano actually said he likes Jaramillo because he speaks Spanish. Hey Sori, you were "muy malo" in...

Hitting coach 'overrated'?

...miracle worker, how much of a difference can he make? Is he suddenly going to get Alfonso Soriano to stop swinging at off-speed pitches in the dirt -- the same pitches he's swung...

Starlin Castro headed for stardom

...one of the best shortstops in the minors. (I heard a few comparisons of Castro to Alfonso Soriano, and although there's some physical resemblance, Soriano has a longer swing and always has been...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009

Take the money and run

Jay Cutler's recent big payday is everything the QB deserves.

Cubs hire Jaramillo as hitting coach

Former Rangers coach will sign 3-year, $2.42 million deal

Who will take the fall?

Clutch players make or break any MLB team's postseason run. Buster Olney examines which traits are key in being a clutch performer in October.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Sabathia giving Yankees whatever they need

Margie Sabathia flew into New York the other day, and if she and her son held to family tradition late Friday night, they probably spent 15 or 20 minu...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 24: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs tosses his helmet after being thrown out against the St. Louis...

Rangers lose longtime hitting coach

...or the Mariners. Jaramillo might be perfect for the Cubs, and he might work wonders for Alfonso Soriano. Or he might not. You probably do need a hitting instructor. But if you think he...

Must-see Cubs TV

Hiring the next Cubs manager would definitely make for must-see TV for fans.