27 titles, 27 World Series facts

In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.

More Cowbell: Damon for MVP?

Heading into the final six weeks of the baseball season, the inevitable "Who are the MVPs?" stories are starting. In the National League, the MVP race...

Cavs join long list of heartbreakers

Not all great teams win it all. The Cavs join this list of 20 teams that got exposed when it counted most.

Jose Canseco: Guardian of Truth?

Is Jose Canseco the guardian of truth in sports? We dissect the accuracy of the former slugger's accusations.

In baseball, it's all about talent ... or is it about chemistry?

Some say winning cures all clubhouse problems. Some say all is forgotten once you step between the lines. Is chemistry even important in baseball?

Who makes the Mount Rushmores of the NL teams?

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

Cooperstown will be calling these 40 players

We predict which 40 current major leaguers will someday be enshrined in Cooperstown.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera, left, sits in the dugout while outfielder Gary Sheffield practices his swing during a Grapefruit League spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday...

They did so little with so much

Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera, left, sits in the dugout while outfielder Gary Sheffield practices his swing during a Grapefruit League spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday...

We paid them well, but boy did they play bad

It's been a historic year in baseball, with Yankees, Tigers and Mariners and their bloated payrolls failing to make the playoffs.

The AL midseason review, '84 Cubs style

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

Unis and the Midsummer Classic

Paul Lukas looks at the good, bad and ugly history of MLB All-Star Game uniforms.

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."

The Mariners should sign Barry Bonds, ASAP

Jim Caple has a piece of advice for his hometown Seattle Mariners: Go sign Barry Lamar Bonds.

The real scoop on the American League this season

How's the American League going to play out in 2008? DJ Gallo breaks down all 14 AL teams.