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From zeroes to heroes

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

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

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.

Nats, Strasburg beat deadline

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

Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations

Here's the multimillion-dollar question: Will Stephen Strasburg -- the No. 1 pick in the June draft -- sign with the Washington Nationals? We'll soon find out.

Nats offer Strasburg record contract

Nationals president Stan Kasten acknowledged Saturday there is a "very real possibility" the team will not reach an agreement with No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg despite offering him a record-breaking contract.

Yankees-Mariners Preview

Yankees-Mariners Preview

Joba to make scheduled start

Alex Rodriguez has been scratched from the Yankees' lineup because of a new ailment: back spasms.

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.

Prior released by Padres

The San Diego Padres have released right-hander Mark Prior, whose once-promising career has been interrupted by two shoulder surgeries since April 2007.

The pitchers who changed baseball

From Mark Fidrych to David Cone to Mark Prior, we investigate some of the key cases that changed how the sport is managed.

Pitch counts 'encouraging mediocrity'

Hall of Famers say establishing strict pitch counts early in pitchers' careers change the expectations and the way pitchers are taught to think from an early age.

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

Guillen keeps on talking, speaking his mind

Mark J. Rebilas/US Presswire Ozzie Guillen has not sugarcoated his thoughts in his time as White Sox...