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Sabathia lacks usual sharpness

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

In Game 1, CC Sabathia wasn't as effective as he has been all postseason, but the Yankees might need him to come back in Game 4.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Scouting the New York Yankees

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

The Yankees mash, throw hard, and they miss bats. Will that be enough for their first pennant since 2003?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Sox, Yankees look to October

Peter Gammons

This series was circled back in January, when the idea of a Red Sox-Yankees series at Yankee Stadium on the second-to-last weekend of the season seeme...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Closer Chart

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell's updated closer depth chart displays the four top closing options for each team.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Masset, Meyer among top middlemen

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a closer look at middle relievers who still have lots of fantasy value even if they don't get saves.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

They've got the spirit of St. Louis

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jason Bartlett, Nelson Cruz and Mark Reynolds are among the unheralded players who are posting All-Star-worthy numbers this season.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Valverde returning, Francisco hurting

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the current fates of closers in the state of Texas, as Jose Valverde is about to come off the DL, while Frank Francisco could be returning there.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

Top 10 fantasy rookies for rest of '09

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell has his list of who he believes will be the top 10 most valuable rookies for fantasy at the end of the season.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

Broxton, Hoffman show 'wow' factor

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the closers who have shown that "wow" factor in a year in which many other relievers have struggled.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Aces Halladay, Santana get easy draws

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games and says it's a good day for top aces and promising rookie pitchers.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009

Aardsma's the man in Seattle

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a look at the latest bullpen news, including David Aardsma being named the closer in Seattle.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Carpenter is back, but trustworthy?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's MLB action and notes that fantasy owners should be hopeful, but cautious about Chris Carpenter's return.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

A-Rod makes like superhero in return

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Controversy has hounded Alex Rodriguez, but with his first swing of 2009, the Yankees slugger showed why he's A-Rod and we're not.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009

Broxton paces baseball's best 'pen

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the best and worst in relief so far this season, and discusses the latest developments in major league bullpens.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009