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While Ozzie Guillen has grabbed the early headlines, Josh Johnson is of utmost importance to the Marlins in 2012.

In his second season since joining the Diamondbacks, Ian Kennedy has quietly "set the pace" for the surprising NL West leaders.

When you see the words shoulder and surgery in succession, understand that a pitcher who undergoes the procedure usually faces a long and arduous rehab before returning to full health ... if ever.

The McCourts' divorce proceedings. The shaving cream pie craze. Have you had it with storylines that go on way too long? We sure have.

The Angels' rotation includes five experienced starters, but no ace. They look to offset the loss of John Lackey with three righties, two lefties and a brand-new clubhouse dynamic.

Second baseman Ian Kinsler and shortstop Michael Young are double-play partners who share a definite bond in the Rangers' infield.

The Pirates' deadline deals received a tepid response, but jaded Bucs fans are warming up to the team's devotion to long-term goals.

Kenny Lofton is among the familiar faces who have drifted from the scene without saying goodbye, but would play again if given the opportunity.

John Hart did more than turn around a moribund Indians franchise. He also mentored three of the four general managers still vying for a World Series title.

Greg Maddux and David Wells might seem like baseball's odd couple, but the Padres teammates are more alike than one might think.

New Padres manager Bud Black is ready to debunk the notion that only position players make good skippers.

Jim Leyland is ready to be a big-league manager again. Now all he needs is an opportunity, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005

Kim Ng stands as evidence of how far baseball has come in providing opportunities for women.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2005

Great pitchers don't always make great pitching coaches, but Orel Hershiser is thriving in the position.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2005

Looking back on the Cincinnati summers of '88 and '89 when it all came unglued for Pete Rose.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2004