The midseason review ... '84 Cubs style

Jonah Keri channels the '84 Cubs to hand out progress reports on all the NL teams.

The 10 key players in the pennant races

It looks as though we'll have several exciting pennant races this season -- here are the 10 key players to those races, from Jeremy Bonderman to Lastings Milledge.

Enough with the heavy metal closers!

Why do so many closers enter the game to heavy metal? Maybe it's time for a few to switch things up, writes Jim Caple.

My MLB goomahs

Besides rooting for your favorite baseball team, it's fun to have a second team on the side. Page 2's Eric Neel has fallen for both the D-Backs and the Brewers.

Francisco Cordero and the Brewers hope to have plenty to celebrate this summer

Mike Tyson? Yesterday's news

Who really cares about Mike Tyson anymore? Nobody outside of the media, according to Tim Keown.

World Cup dreams

Here's what might happen if baseball ever plays a proposed World Cup tournament.

Pass the pork chop sandwich

Eric Neel loves the Dodgers. His buddy Andy loves the White Sox. The two butt heads as Page 2 previews the season.

From the field boxing seats

There was more than just a chair flying at the A's-Rangers game on Monday.

Hustle is easy, talent is rare

Jim Caple doesn't go to the park to watch players hustle. He goes to watch them perform extraordinary feats.

Who makes the Mount Rushmores of the NL teams?

Page 2 breaks down who gets the ultimate enshrinement from the 16 National League teams.

The dominators: Great closer seasons

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How 'bout those Devil Rays?

You'll never guess who Eric Neel has rated No. 1 in his latest Page 2 MLB Power Rankings -- but there's a method to his madness.

Daily Quickie

The debate is over after Tim Duncan silences the critics.