Isn't it about time we left Bartman alone?

ESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes everyone would let the infamous Cubs fan be.

Trade deadline ripples

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...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 02, 2009

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 14: Starting pitcher Mark Prior #22 of the Chicago Cubs throws against the Florida Marlins during Game 6 of the National...

A cheap Halladay alternative

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...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009

High school pitchers lead early draft rounds

High school players drafted in the early rounds of Major League Baseball's Rule 4 draft look to seize the opportunities created by a tighter economy. Sixteen of the 32 players selected in the first round were prep players, writes Chris Lawlor.

Strasburg: No comparison

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.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2009

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 8: Mark Prior #22 of the Chicago Cubs throws against the Florida Marlins during game two of the National...

Prior feels pain in back of shoulder in latest rehab outing

San Diego Padres right-hander Mark Prior has had a setback in his rehabilitation.

One hundred stories to watch

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

Campaign 2008: "Read All About It"

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

NL All-Rebuilding Team

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

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...

Miami may finally keep Marlins

A tentative agreement has been reached for financing on a new $515 million ballpark for the Florida Marlins, writes Sarah Talalay. There are still mor...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 16, 2008

Around the NL: Nolasco debuts, Rollins third

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

Matsui, Bard to the DL

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