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MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

It's unsafe around closing time

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

There's only one Rivera, but reliable closers are becoming hard to find. Jayson Stark looks at five contenders with closer concerns.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 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

Best, worst and weirdest of the first half

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks to MVPs and LVPs to some of the stranger moments on the diamond, we look back at the first half of the 2009 season.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Focusing on baseball's many mysteries

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Why are the Cubs struggling to score runs? Why do the Phillies have such a bad home record? What happened to the vaunted Angels bullpen? A snippet of baseball's mysteries.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a 'tough time'

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Less than a year ago, the Tigers seemed to be sitting pretty after acquiring Miguel Cabrera in a blockbuster trade. Now they're coming off a last-place finish and face an uncertain future.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Five reasons to embrace Phillies-Rays matchup

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A Manny Ramirez versus the Red Sox World Series would have been better, right? Not according to Jayson Stark, who gives five reasons to like a Phillies-Rays matchup even more.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 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

Cubs decided risk worth the possible reward

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Cubs went ahead and answered the Brewers by acquiring Rich Harden from Oakland.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2008

Improbable D-backs just know how to win

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The numbers all suggest the Diamondbacks shouldn't win, but nevertheless, they're in the NLCS, courtesy of a three-game sweep.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 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

Cubs have the look of winners

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Forget about those 99 years of heartbreak and misery. This is beginning to look like a magical season for the Cubs.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Most overrated -- from Zito to Suppan

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Who are baseball's 10 most overrated players? Jayson Stark has the list, beginning with Barry Zito.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007

Cubs open checkbook, raise expectations

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

After spending nearly $300 million on free agents this offseason, expectations have greatly increased for the Cubs.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2007

Thome is carrying a big stick

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, it's time for Jayson Stark to start doling out his annual midseason awards.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006