...Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees ducks after being hit by a pitch from Clay Buchholz #61 of the Boston Red Sox during their game on August 8, 2009 at Yankee Stadium...

Free agency continues to change MLB

With teams trading their star players earlier and earlier, it's time to fear for the future of Major League Baseball.

50 reasons to love MLB's second half

Page 2 assembles the 50 reasons to love the rest of the MLB season.

Stealing a victory from Father Time

If you can't go back to the baseball field that birthed your best memories, then at least take a piece of it home.

The AL midseason review, '84 Cubs style

Jonah Keri channels the '84 Cubs to hand out progress reports on all the AL teams.

Are the Rays for real?

Jonah Keri looks at some other teams that surprised with hot starts to see if the Rays will be there all season.

More magic for Boston: Best year ever for one city?

With the Celtics following the success of the Red Sox and Patriots, Jim Caple wonders if this is the best year ever for one city.

Previewing the '08 Finals, by the book

Bill Simmons hasn't eaten a full meal in four days. Jack Nicholson is dropping $35,000 on a single ticket. Yep, it's time for the Sports Guy's preview of the 2008 NBA Finals.

Japan is the next stop for MLB expansion

Expansion to Japan is the next logical step for MLB, and as long as there is money to be made, the owners will find a way to overcome the hurdles.

Awards for 'Rajon the Late Bloomer' and others

Bill Simmons hands out his awards from the first week of the NBA playoffs, starting with the remarkable emergence of Rajon Rondo.

Time for another Boston breakdown

As the '08 Celtics prepare for the postseason, the Sports Guy compares them to the famed 1986 squad.

One hundred stories to watch

To celebrate Opening Day, Jonah Keri presents 100 story lines to watch for the season.

History says potential Red Sox dynasty no sure thing

Although the Red Sox might appear to be on their way to a dynastic run, history warns us it won't be so easy to pull off.

The kid with the magic touch

A new season is on the horizon, but it's unlikely any kid will experience a major league debut like Daniel Fritz.

Page 2's preseason MLB power rankings

Eric Neel compiled Page 2's spring training power rankings, and he "did it clean."