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It's generally best to avoid giving up on top-40 starting pitchers in April, but perhaps Washington Nationals right-hander Dan Haren should never have been given that somewhat-lofty consideration in the first place. For years, Haren has been a ...

Blog | April 23, 2013

Eric Karabell examines the fantasy-relevant notes from Monday's games, including another short and disappointing start from Dan Haren.

Blog | Conversation | April 23, 2013

On occasion I'm certainly willing to give starting pitchers a break when poor April weather appears to be a factor, but in the case of Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Josh Johnson, even he admitted something is wrong. Johnson was awful Thursday i...

Blog | April 12, 2013

Eric Karabell offers notes from Thursday's games, including a rough afternoon outing for Josh Johnson in Detroit.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating examines how a team turns an injury-plagued starting pitcher into a top commodity. His answer? Give him a short-term deal

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

Jacoby Ellsbury and Tim Lincecum are among key players facing make-or-break contract years, writes Ben Lindbergh.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2013

One of the most difficult things to do in baseball is keep a good team intact. Any number of factors from finances to free agency can fracture a team. To actually improve it and upgrade it at several key positions in one offseason can prove most diff...

Blog | March 05, 2013

Ben Lindbergh looks at six contenders that still have major holes to fill this winter.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2012

Can't afford Greinke? Paul Swydan tells you who the next best option is on the free-agent pitching market.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2012

The Nationals' reported agreement with Dan Haren for one year and $13 million, a deal still pending a physical, is probably an all-or-nothing gamble: Either he'll be healthy enough to pitch like the pre-2012 version of himself and this deal...

Blog | December 04, 2012

Keith Law breaks down the deal that will bring Dan Haren to the Nationals. If healthy, he could make Washington's rotation dominant.

Blog | Conversation | December 04, 2012

Former MLB GM Jim Bowden details how much each of the top 50 free agents is likely to get and provides the best fits for each of them.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2012

Keith Law ranks the top 50 free agents for the class of 2012-13, looking at the second tier of names, including Melky Cabrera and Angel Pagan.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2012

Keith Law ranks the top 50 free agents for the class of 2012-13, looking at the second tier of names, including Melky Cabrera and Angel Pagan.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2012

Buster Olney examines some key offseason moves so far and analyzes what the Cleveland Indians should do this offseason.

Blog | Conversation | November 04, 2012

Keith Law ranks the top 50 free agents for the Class of 2012-13. Many of the available players have as many questions as answers attached to them.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2012