One shining weekend ahead

Are you ready for one of the all-time greatest sports weekends? A quick preview … Friday: The "Who can tank the most egregiously for Oden and Du...

Were 2008 playoffs a dud? Ranking the MLB postseasons

Some were legendary while others put us to sleep: Page 2 ranks all the MLB postseasons from 1995 to 2008.

100 reasons we love the MLB playoffs

It's October, and even though the Yankees aren't in the playoffs, we'll still be watching.

San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Dodgers LOS ANGELES - APRIL 12: Pitcher Eric Gagne #38 of the Los Angeles Dodgers receives the National League Rolaids Relief Man Award during pregame...

These guys took relief pitching to the extreme

From Roy Face's amazing 18-1 season in relief to Mike Marshall's 208 innings as a reliever, Jim Baker looks at some unique reliever records.

The dominators: Great closer seasons

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The most overrated position in sports

From K-Rod to Mariano to Joe Nathan, many closers are having dominating seasons. Jim Caple isn't impressed.

The major league experience isn't all fun and games

Mike Lamb's roller-coaster ride through baseball reveals there's a downside to the major league life.

Here's why spelling is indeed a sport

Don't think spelling is a sport? Here's evidence that spelling and sports are indeed intertwined.

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.

O.J. Mayo demonstrates the NBA eligibility rule is a disaster

The O.J. Mayo saga is just one more proof that the new NBA age requirement has hurt the college game, not helped it.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Eric Gagne wipes his head during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals...

Woe is the Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers are keeping Eric Gagne as the closer? This appears to be the 2008 version of "What went wrong with the Brewers."

Pencils at the ready? … You may begin

When Notre Dame, O.J. Simpson and Lindsey Lohan make headlines, it's a good week for the quiz.

Giants stand at precipice of offensive infamy

The Giants should smile while they can, because they might have one of the worst offenses ever.