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Correia a pleasant surprise for Padres

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey says the Padres' Kevin Correia has been a pleasant surprise this season and is setting himself up to be a decent fantasy draft pick next year.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Chacin unhittable in Triple-A debut

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Jhoulys Chacin skipped Triple-A on his way to the majors this season, but has been sent back down by the Rockies. In his Triple-A debut Tuesday, he was unhittable, but showed why he might not be ready for The Show just yet.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Young hitting at Triple-A

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein checks in on recently demoted Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Chris Young, who is getting his act together in the minor leagues.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Big day for Wallace

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Brett Wallace, the key to the Matt Holliday deal between the Oakland A's and the St. Louis Cardinals, had a big day on Sunday in Sacramento.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009

Gaston thriving at home

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein's look at Tuesday in the minors focuses on the red-hot Jon Gaston, who's thriving in the hitter-friendly confines of his home park.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Bonderman on comeback trail

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Jeremy Bonderman is attempting to return from shoulder surgery and Kevin Goldstein notes that he is progressing nicely.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

Indians prospect throws perfect game

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein highlights some notable performances from Thursday in the minors, including a perfect game for an Indians prospect and a very encouraging rehab start for John Smoltz.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Vitters on historic hot tear

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein's look at Tuesday's notable minor league performances is highlighted by Josh Vitters' remarkable hitting streak.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

Inside the Matchups: Volstad versus Cubs, Scherzer versus Brewers

Tom Haberstroh, Special to ESPN Insider

Tom Haberstroh doesn't like Chris Volstad's chances versus the Cubs and thinks Max Scherzer is primed for a high-K performance versus the Brewers

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009

Inside the Matchups: Oswalt vs. Encarnacion, Penny vs. Orioles

Tom Haberstroh, Special to ESPN Insider

Tom Haberstroh takes a closer look at Friday's matchups between the Astros and Reds and Red Sox and Orioles.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Minor Achievements: Impact of September roster expansion

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey previews which players might be called up during September roster expansions and says there's actually not a lot of fantasy value.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Playing with Numbers: Do bad teams shut it down in September?

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass looks at whether bad teams shut it down or turn it up in September with some interesting results.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008

Playing with Numbers: VORP

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

A.J. Mass discusses the concept of VORP and how it can be used in fantasy.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 17, 2008

Grey's Clipboard: Kershaw having his Morrow moment

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey reveals more of his observations as he scouts the Cactus League, including impressive pitching performances by Clayton Kershaw, Nick Adenhart and Kerry Wood.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 12, 2008

Grey's Clipboard: Balentien making a run at RF job

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey reveals more of his early observations as he scouts the Cactus League, including Kerry Wood's latest outing and the battle for the right field job in Seattle.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008