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If you thought winter was weird ...

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It sure has been one weird winter, which can mean only one thing: It's going to be one weird spring.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009

If You're Hardcore: Breaking down Mets' bullpen committee

Will Harris, ESPN.com

Will Harris looks at the mad scramble for saves in the Mets' bullpen after Billy Wagner's injury.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

Relief Efforts: Sherrill disabled, Wagner still ailing

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell discusses the injury issues of two more closers, George Sherrill and Billy Wagner, as well as those to buy low and sell high on down the stretch.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

Closer Carousel

Jason Grey

...Heilman promptly blew up Tuesday night in a non-save opportunity, forcing Manuel to bring in Joe Smith and Scott Schoeneweis to clean up his mess. Schoeneweis earned the save in a 6-5...

Story | August 06, 2008

Relief Efforts: National League bullpen breakdowns

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at each National League bullpen situation and forecasts who will get the most saves and how many they'll rack up.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008

Relief Efforts: Do managerial changes affect closers?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at the effect of managerial changes on closers, especially in the wake of Willie Randolph's firing and Billy Wagner's slump.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008

The best and worst at No. 1

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Which No. 1 overall picks have done the best, and worst, over the last 25 years -- the NFL's, the NBA's, or MLB's? Jim Baker takes a look back.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006

Interleague here to stay

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Traditionalists may never fully embrace interleague play, but Bud Selig's once- radical idea is a permanent fixture.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2004