...Schumaker (55), and Brendan Ryan, right, after he hit a grand slam off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kip Wells in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo...

Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings

Eric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.

Many aces dealing this weekend

AJ Mass previews this weekend's MLB action from a fantasy perspective, including a bunch of aces taking the hill.

Dice-K finally makes return

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB action, including the return of Daisuke Matsuzaka from a long stint on the disabled list.

Giants face two crucial series this week

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 24 of the baseball season, which includes the Giants facing both the Dodgers and Rockies.

It's Baker, Oswalt and little else

AJ Mass previews Thursday's action, including slim pickings on the mound.

Phillies, Yankees have full weeks ahead

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 23 action, which includes doubleheaders for the loaded Phillies and Yankees.

Rays prospect Davis set to debut

AJ Mass previews this weekend's games, which include the major league debut for Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Wade Davis.

Kawakami to pitch, Hudson pushed back to Tuesday

Adam Madison previews Monday's action in the major leagues, including a change in Atlanta where Kenshin Kawakami will push Tim Hudson's start back a day.

Hudson returns; rosters expand

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 22 of the baseball season, which includes Tim Hudson returning to action and rosters expanding, meaning more uncertainty in some pitching rotations.

Welcome back, Joe and Tim

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games, which include a return from the DL for starters Joe Saunders and Tim Wakefield.

Are southpaws left behind as closers?

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

Giants, Nats play two

AJ Mass thinks Matt Cain can build off what is sure to be an emotionally-charged outing by Randy Johnson on Wednesday to be the dominant pitcher of Thursday.

Branyan has been somewhat lucky

Tristan H. Cockcroft examines May's BABIP numbers and discusses players who are lucky, like Russell Branyan, and others who are not.

Gonzalez could share some saves

Eric Karabell praises the way the Braves are handling their bullpen, even if it means taking some saves away from Mike Gonzalez.