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Projecting a new decade of MLB stars

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

A "Major League" move by the Padres

Buster Olney

If you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling

Buster Olney

Maybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Mets' Figueroa unable to duplicate previous sharp start against Cubs

Associated Press

Derrek Lee homered twice and drove in three runs in his return to the lineup, leading Rich Harden and the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 05, 2009

Tatis sparks 5-run eighth as Parnell stymies the Cubs for seven strong

Associated Press

Cory Sullivan homered and made a diving catch in left field to help the New York Mets, boosted by Bobby Parnell's stellar start, beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Cubs-Mets Preview

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Cubs-Mets Preview

Preview | September 03, 2009

For a night, Penny is prime currency

Buster Olney

Mike Krukow, half of the Giants' broadcast team, said it best about Brad Penny in the seventh or eighth inning of the pitcher's debut with San Francis...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009

The value of waiver warfare

Buster Olney

A friend of a general manager accepted an invitation to watch a game from the GM's private box this season, thinking how much fun it would be. The exp...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Wright hopes to test-run S100 helmet

ESPN.com news services

David Wright has been reduced to a spectator since a beanball sent him to the hospital two weeks ago. The New York Mets slugger hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday and isn't taking any chances.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Mets-Cubs Preview

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Mets-Cubs Preview

Preview | August 29, 2009

Fox's grand slam leads Cubs' rout of Mets; Bradley stays hot with 3 hits

Associated Press

Jake Fox hit his first career grand slam, Milton Bradley extended his hitting tear and the Cubs beat the Mets 11-4 on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 29, 2009

Soriano homers in eighth as Cubs slip past Mets

Associated Press

Alfonso Soriano ended a home run drought to lead the Cubs past the Mets on Friday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Mets-Cubs Preview

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Mets-Cubs Preview

Preview | August 27, 2009

How the league broke the code

Buster Olney

...of the St. Louis Cardinals threw a pitch up by the head of Mets third baseman David Wright and got nailed with a three-game suspension. Thompson didn't hit him, but he came...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Risk it with Pavano

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews all of Thursday's action from the majors and notes that Carl Pavano, while risky, is a worthy fantasy starter against the Royals.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009