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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.

Returning to St. Louis and with his free agency looming, Albert Pujols remains at the epicenter of the World Series, and the enigmatic slugger has an opportunity to embrace the stardom he's tried hard to avoid.

It's bigger than his right arm. It's more powerful than his cutter. What sets Mariano Rivera apart from teammates and opponents alike? His faith.

Derek Jeter in Boston? As a Dodger? It's a new morning for the Yankees' front office, and the sun is setting on the old shortstop. Here's why the unthinkable is suddenly possible.

In baseball's most visible month, Cliff Lee stands out as the game's most important player.

Some familiar baseball faces are nearing the end of the line, and the game won't be the same without them. Sadly, the cult of personality in MLB is about to be a thing of the past.

BOSTON -- Here is the Red Sox lineup for tonight's opener against the New York Yankees. ESPNBoston.com will have coverage from Gordon Edes, Joe McDonald and Howard Bryant. Also, follow along in BBTN Live to chat with our writers as well as experts fr...

The names and fortunes of the Yankees and Red Sox may change, but a new season renews the biggest rivalry in baseball, Howard Bryant writes.

Did the Yankees buy a World Series celebration? Their money didn't hurt, but that $207 million payroll is the least of baseball's competitive-balance problems.

While the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.

The Phillies are in a better position than the Yankees to just barely take control with the World Series shifting to Citizens Bank Park.

The Angels are up against the wall, but don't underestimate their chances to still win the ALCS.

The Angels' impact players aren't producing, and coupled with their physical and mental mistakes have made it likely they won't recover in the ALCS.

Instead of talking to the media, Alex Rodriguez is leaning on his extraordinary talent to change the perception about his postseason failures.

Baseball honors Jackie Robinson on Wednesday, as it should. But why has only one major league player donated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation?

The pressure to perform encircles second-year Yankees manager Joe Girardi, and the scrutiny will be as intense as ever.