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Kenny Mayne chats with Mariners ace Cliff Lee about what it felt like to be dealt to Seattle, which former teammate's house he's renting in the pacific northwest and whether or not it matters to him to be the No. 1 or No. 2 guy in the rotation.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2010

Buster Olney turns his attention to the 2010 San Francisco Giants, who would benefit from a slimmer Pablo Sandoval -- a guy that could be emerging as a modern-day Mike Schmidt.

Blog | Conversation | September 27, 2009

Adam Dunn, Nick Markakis, Adam Jones and Heath Bell are putting up numbers that greatly outshine their cellar-dwelling colleagues.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

In ESPN The Magazine, Howard Bryant writes that Derek Jeter, though a great player statistically, can only truly be appreciated through intangibles: his amazing defensive moves, PED-free play and leadership of a franchise.

In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating profiles Eric Van, the former sabermetrician for the Boston Red Sox, and other mathematical minds like him. Although MLB is more inclined toward numbers, the anti-geek culture hasn't changed.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2013

In ESPN The Magazine, Matt Beardmore examines the decline in two-strike batting over the past 25 years. Pitchers are throwing more heat and working more efficiently, while batters are swinging freely -- to no avail.

In the latest Next Round from ESPN The Magazine, Indians new first baseman Nick Swisher discusses his departure from New York, his new team in Cleveland, Terry Francona and more.

In ESPN the Magazine, Chris Jones writes about new Red Sox PA announcer Henry Mahegan, the new nighttime voice of Fenway Park and a history teacher at Charlestown High School by day.

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

In ESPN The Magazine's Photo Issue, Steve Wulf dives into the history of Topps and the magic behind their baseball card photography.

In ESPN The Magazine, Howard Bryant examines how the Oakland Athletics have found a way to win, despite being in an outdated ballpark and poor market for baseball. But the real question is: Why should they have to?

In ESPN The Magazine, Tim Keown tries to figure out who Giants closer Sergio Romo really is: an impish prankster, an immigration activist or an insecure little guy? Maybe all three.

Which player will be a breakout star? Last player you'd ever want in your clubhouse? How many guns do you own? Our MLB Confidential team polled 110 players.

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