Mathieson's comeback; top names shelved

During the 2005 season of the Arizona Fall League, two pitchers really started to turn heads and make scouts take notice. One was the Tampa Bay Rays'...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Epstein offers some thoughts on the season

...pointed to using the same processes as a part of an organization philosophy and cited the Eric Gagne trade. "The Gagne deal for example, that one same exact process. A really good pitcher when...

Ortiz moves on, but questions remain

David Ortiz has moved on from the PED scandal, but larger questions still remain.

Greinke takes Cy Young lead!

...seventh. • Also in '03, the Predictor predicted that Mark Prior would win; instead closer Eric Gagne won and Prior finished third. • In 2004, the Predictor did like Gagne as the winner...

If the season ended today …

We already know who's going to win the NL MVP, but the other five races are still very much up for grabs.

Papelbon, Delcarmen discuss Wagner

Billy Wagner's agent says his client would waive his no-trade clause to go to the Red Sox. Two key members of the team's current bullpen don't sound too excited about the possible addition, however.

Our (preliminary) All-Decade Team

As promised, a fisking of Matt Waters' All-Aughts Team: 1B Albert Pujols 2B Jeff Kent SS Derek Jeter 3B Alex Rodriguez LF Barry Bonds CF Ca...

Sandwich Awards: Back from a little hiatus

I don't know about you, but I could use a sandwich. Except I'm not referring to a Corned Beef Special here. I'm referring to something much more appet...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Notable players linked to PEDs

ESPN's Stats & Information group looks at some of the key Major League Baseball players who have been implicated or have admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs.

Biggest myths about the trade deadline

Think those deadline dealings will lead you to the parade floats in October? Think again.

...The Braves defeated the Diamondbacks 6-2. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) BOSTON- OCTOBER 24: Eric Gagne of the Boston Red Sox pitches during game one of the World Series against the Colorado...

Mike Williams was a two-time All-Star?!

Page 2 assembles the ultimate list of quirky Midsummer Classic tidbits. It's All-Star trivia madness!

The Dodgers' 82nd home game

His 50-game suspension complete, Manny Ramirez returned to the field on Friday night -- to a warm, overwhelmingly pro-Dodgers crowd in San Diego.

Focusing on baseball's many mysteries

Why are the Cubs struggling to score runs? Why do the Phillies have such a bad home record? What happened to the vaunted Angels bullpen? A snippet of baseball's mysteries.