...World Futures All-Star Starlin Castro of the Chicago Cubs fields the ball during the 2009 XM All...

...Francisco Giants rests behind the plate against the Chicago Cubs during the game at AT&T Park on...

Cy Young candidates make final pitch

AJ Mass previews Thursday's action, which includes a couple of NL Cy Young award candidates making their final regular-season starts.

...Tim Lincecum (55) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning at AT&T Park...

Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings

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

Vazquez looks to end '09 with flourish

Adam Madison previews Wednesday's MLB action and looks for Javier Vazquez to finish his breakout 2009 season with a flourish.

Kazmir, Verlander among best bets

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB matchups and sees good things for Cy Young candidates Justin Verlander and Felix Hernandez.

Correia a pleasant surprise for Padres

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.

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Who's most motivated for final week?

Tristan H. Cockcroft sets up Week 26, the final week, in Baseball Challenge, and says he'll be targeting players and teams with something to play for.

King Felix leads list of road warriors

AJ Mass previews Thursday's MLB action, and says that all the top pitching options are starting on the road.

What's wrong with Bumgarner?

Jason Grey takes a closer look at Madison Bumgarner, whose velocity has dropped a bit in the second half of the year.

Usual suspects power Cubs' offense

Eric Karabell looks back at Monday's MLB action, including big performances from the heart of the Cubs' order.

Chicago Cubs' Derrek Lee, center, is congratulated by Aramis Ramirez...

Giants face two crucial series this week

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

Apr 22, 2009; Chicago, IL, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto...pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-US...