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Late-season boost from veteran pitchers

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison notes that Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz are giving their teams and fantasy owners a welcome late-season boost.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Risk it with Pavano

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews all of Thursday's action from the majors and notes that Carl Pavano, while risky, is a worthy fantasy starter against the Royals.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Hughes, Feliz finding value in set-up

James Quintong, ESPN.com

James Quintong discusses the recent trend of contenders using highly touted starting pitching prospects in relief roles, and how Phil Hughes and Neftali Feliz are thriving.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Great day to be a hitter

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's action, noting hitters should have a field day against the back ends of many teams' rotations.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

VandenHurk has exciting K potential

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's matchups in the Major Leagues and notes that Rick VandenHurk has been striking out a lot of hitters since being recalled.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009

Comparing second-half pitching ranks

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris takes a closer look at 10 pitchers he ranked either much higher or lower than the consensus midseason rankings.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Tuesday, June 30

...well. In MLB prop action we put up a pitch-count prop for Johan Santana. Will Jerry Manuel keep his ace in for over 105 pitches or save his arm? It's a tough...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 29, 2009

Where do you rank ailing Webb, Peavy?

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris discusses the tough task of ranking injured star pitchers with uncertain timetables, like Jake Peavy and Brandon Webb.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Chicago, Lone Star rivalries start up

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's matchups, including a couple of natural rivalries (Cubs-White Sox, Astros-Rangers) starting up with decent pitching matchups.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009

Harang gets two favorable starts

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 11th week of the major league season, and updates the DH situation in interleague games plus supporting Aaron Harang's two starts.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Are southpaws left behind as closers?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at why so few lefties occupy closer roles and speculates what other southpaws might be in contention for saves.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Will Mother Nature keep aces off hill?

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB action and sees some disturbing "weather patterns" in the forecast.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009

Price a risky start, Gallardo is not

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's action in the majors and notes that David Price's 2009 debut may not go smoothly.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

Weak pitcher options to choose from

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews the nine games on Monday's MLB schedule and notes it's a weak day for starting pitchers.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2009

Hill, Inge among top gainers in Top 250

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts takes a closer look at the gainers and fallers among hitters in the most recent Top 250 rankings.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009