27 titles, 27 World Series facts

In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.

Must-see Cubs TV

Hiring the next Cubs manager would definitely make for must-see TV for fans.

From zeroes to heroes

Cubs fans will always remember 1984. Here's how then-GM Dallas Green built a winner.

Greinke takes Cy Young lead!

...Roy Halladay won and Foulke finished seventh. • Also in '03, the Predictor predicted that Mark Prior would win; instead closer Eric Gagne won and Prior finished third. • In 2004, the Predictor...

Harper and others compete at trials

...205 pounds already with a little projection left. One scout liked the stuff and the thick "Mark Prior" build, but disliked the arm action and thinks it puts too much stress on his elbow...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Washington Nats

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the Washington Nationals in 2009.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

It's not quite Hamlet, but the ghost of Mark Prior can be a significant force in managerial decision-making

BP Daily: The ghost of Mark Prior

As the postseason approaches, there is concern (as always) about limiting young pitchers' workloads because of previous flameouts. Baseball Prospectus finds teams are already heeding the call.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Fixing what ain't (necessarily) broke

In The New York Times last weekend, Dan Rosenheck wrote about proposals to change the draft. Money quote: The real reason the anti-Boras rants pick ...

Don't mess with Texas

ESPN The Magazine's September 7 issue profiles the Texas Rangers under the guide of president Nolan Ryan, who have abandoned the thinking on pitch counts and, in the process, developed a muscle on the mound that is guiding them towards the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Ricketts family's new team needs work

Pending approval, the Ricketts family will become the new owner of the Cubs. Here's a to-do list for their newest investment.

GM: 'Unlikely' Strasburg will be called up

Acting Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says it's "very unlikely" newly signed No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg will be called up to the majors this season.

ATH : Steven Strasburg's Future

Will Steven Strasburg live up to his hype and earn his money?

Video | August 18, 2009

PTI : Strasburg and the Nationals

Will the recently signed #1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg be able to single-handedly save the Washington Nationals franchise?

Video | August 18, 2009

Nats, Strasburg beat deadline

The Washington Nationals beat the midnight deadline to sign No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg.