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Best (and worst) of the playoff rotations

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If the road to a World Series title is paved with starting pitching, which teams are in the best shape to make a run in October?

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Here's the multimillion-dollar question: Will Stephen Strasburg -- the No. 1 pick in the June draft -- sign with the Washington Nationals? We'll soon find out.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Practically un-bee-lievable

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A swarm of bees at Petco Park. A flock of sea gulls at Progressive Field. A Nat with almost as many homers as his team has wins. Yeah, it's been one bizarre first half, for sure.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009

Managing with a human touch

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

What do you do with a player whose presence not so long ago was larger than his numbers? Managers Terry Francona and Charlie Manuel are pondering that very question right now.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Believe it or not, Price headed to minors

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Surprising as it may sound, the Rays will soon officially send phenom David Price to the minor leagues to begin the season.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

Strange But True year in review

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Baseball provided some odd moments in 2008, but really, did all this stuff actually happen? You can't make it up.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008

It's Cubs or bust for Peavy

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Either Jake Peavy is going to be traded to the Cubs -- soon -- or he is headed back to San Diego.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Little moves prove big for Phillies

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Phillies are in the World Series for the first time since 1993 not because of a few major moves but largely because of a host of smaller, less-noticeable moves.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Why the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

This prediction comes with no warranty whatsoever, but we're doing it anyway: The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008

Year-end awards: MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks ...

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another mesmerizing baseball season and hand out those annual Year in Review awards.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Honoring the very best (and worst) of the first half

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual midseason awards.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008

Dos and don'ts of Joba's transition

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

How does one make a smooth transition from reliever to starter? Curt Schilling and Tom Gordon have some advice for Joba Chamberlain.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2008

Hooray! ... The good, old-fashioned trade is back

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Several big names have already been traded, and a few more big ones could be moved this offseason. It's a beautiful thing.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

Dice-K a 'disappointment'? Consider the facts first

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Now matter how one views Daisuke Matsuzaka's first major league season, he can leave an indelibly positive imprint with a Game 3 victory.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2007

North Siders will be the last team standing

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Forget about going a whole century without winning a World Series. This October will have a magical ending for the Cubs.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2007