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Yankees to cruise?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the penultimate week of the fantasy baseball season, where the Yankees are on the verge of being able to set their team to cruise control.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Giants face two crucial series this week

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Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 24 of the baseball season, which includes the Giants facing both the Dodgers and Rockies.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Hudson returns; rosters expand

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 22 of the baseball season, which includes Tim Hudson returning to action and rosters expanding, meaning more uncertainty in some pitching rotations.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Welcome back, Joe and Tim

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games, which include a return from the DL for starters Joe Saunders and Tim Wakefield.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Holliday has boosted St. Louis

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 19th week of the major league season and notes that Matt Holliday's addition has boosted the Cardinal offense.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Harden's post All-Star break impressive

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's schedule in the major leagues and notes that a weak set of starters makes Rich Harden the best choice.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009

Gutierrez a worthy starter

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the short week after the All-Star break and notes that Franklin Gutierrez should excel as he faces three lefties.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Millwood, Marquis very lucky so far

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at batting average on balls in play (BABIP) numbers from June to see which players are lucky, unlucky and for real.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009

Carp and Cards a great bet

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 13th week of the major league season and offers his best two-start pitchers plus sleeper hitters.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Tampa gets Blanton again

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's matchups in the major leagues, including a breakdown of the World Series rematch between Philly and Tampa.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

You heard me, the Reds and the Mariners staffs

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 11th week of the season, and lauds a few pitching staffs you might not expect him to.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Santana battles Phils and Yanks

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Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 10th week of the major league season and notes that Johan Santana will get two big matchups versus Phils and Yanks.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

Johnson takes first crack at No. 300

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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

Busy Memorial Day highlights Week 8

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the eighth week of the baseball season and notes that a handful of fine Memorial Day matchups should get the week off to a roaring start.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009