Pedro once again the enemy in Bronx

For many years, Pedro Martinez was the enemy in New York. Under the World Series spotlight, he'll be back in the Bronx for Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday.

Behind the numbers of '09 Sox hitters

We crunch the numbers of the 2009 Red Sox, starting with the position players.

Angels manage to keep season going

If the Angels had lost on Thursday, the focus would have fallen on manager Mike Scioscia's decision-making. But they didn't, instead defeating the Yankees in Game 5 to force the ALCS back to New York.

Red Sox should have the edge

A position-by-position breakdown shows the Red Sox should have the edge over the Angels.

Sandwich Awards: Phillips hits through the pain

...seasons, only two ever had 10-assist streaks that long -- Vladimir Guerrero (1999 to 2004) and Kenny Lofton (1992 to 1996). Lee Wainwright • Here's a fun note from the always-inventive...

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Jayson Werth, you complete me

...1995 Cleveland Indians were the most recent to do it with Manny Ramirez, Albert Belle and Kenny Lofton. Werth homered Thursday night as the NL East-leading Phillies beat Cincinnati 9-6. He is...

Figgins due for big raise?

...and even shortstop if necessary. The combination of leadoff proficiency and defensive versatility makes him unique. Kenny Lofton used to grumble that leadoff men never received their just financial reward. The troubled economy likely...

Hendry gets his man

The Chicago Cubs traded Kevin Hart shortly after he got the win for them, but obtained coveted lefty reliever John Grabow.

Dealing an ace can be a crapshoot

What kind of package can a star pitcher bring in return? As history reminds us, not all blockbusters are created equal.

Phils' Werth replaces Beltran for NL

Jayson Werth has become the latest Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to make the National League All-Star team. Nelson Cruz of the Rangers will play for the AL.

Rays full of fantasy-friendly stars

Eric Karabell praises the Tampa Bay Rays players for all their home runs and stolen bases, things fantasy owners love.

Suzuki slams 29th leadoff HR of career to give M's victory over Padres

Ichiro Suzuki lined the 29th leadoff homer of his career into the right-field seats and finished a triple short of the cycle, and the Seattle Mariners gave starter Jarrod Washburn his first win in more than two months, 9-3 over the San Diego Padres.

Three Strikes: Philled up with a lot of losses

Strike One -- Phillie Phloppage Dept. In response to the gazillions of Philadelphia e-mailers looking for an explanation of the Phillies' recent cliff...

Chicago's unknown farm team

Jack Wilson knows all the pain of playing for the Pirates, who were key to the Cubs' run in 2003

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 27: Kenny Lofton #7 of the Chicago Cubs jogs to the dugout against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second...