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Trade deadline ripples

Buster Olney

Some rippling after the trade deadline: The Padres had to trade Jake Peavy lest they run the risk of having one guy take up 30 to 40 percent of their...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 02, 2009

A cheap Halladay alternative

Buster Olney

Here are the statistical lines for two starting pitchers, compiled over a season: Pitcher A: 132 innings, 124 hits, 2.73 ERA, 17 walks, 113 strikeou...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Nats take RHP Strasburg at No. 1

Associated Press

The Nationals have selected pitcher Stephen Strasburg with the first pick in baseball's amateur draft.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Strasburg: No comparison

Keith Law, Scouts Inc.

Stephen Strasburg's numbers show he is in a league of his own, even compared to past top pitching prospects who did not pan out.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

Hefty price tag on Strasburg's talent

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The ultra-talented Stephen Strasburg is expected to be the No. 1 pick of the Nationals on Tuesday. But that'll be only the beginning of a long, costly process led by superagent Scott Boras.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

One hundred stories to watch

Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2

To celebrate Opening Day, Jonah Keri presents 100 story lines to watch for the season.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008

Spring Training Blog: March 27

For more spring training news that could impact your fantasy team, check out our daily fantasy camp notes. RYAN RETURNING TO FORM (11:55 p.m. ET...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2008

Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the 2008 regular season fast approaching, we present the 30 Major League Baseball team slogans for Campaign '08.

Story | Conversation | March 22, 2008

NL All-Rebuilding Team

Will Harris, ESPN.com

Will Harris pinpoints prime targets for those owners attempting to rebuild in NL-only leagues.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2008

Spring Training Blog: March 1

ZITO ROUGHED UP IN HIS SPRING DEBUT (9:28 p.m. ET) Barry Zito struggled in his first season with San Francisco after signing a big contract. His 200...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 01, 2008

Spring Training Blog: Feb. 17, 2008

BIG UNIT IMPRESSES IN AUDITION: (6:30 p.m. ET) Randy Johnson called it an audition. The 44-year-old left-hander, who six months ago underwent his se...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 17, 2008

Around the NL: Nolasco debuts, Rollins third

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes his weekly trip around the National League.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2007

Around the NL: Kelly Johnson emerging

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes his weekly trip around the National League.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007

Matsui, Bard to the DL

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan examines news from each of the teams in the National League.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2007

Carpenter hurt, Schmidt leaves early

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan examines news from each of the teams in the National League.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2007