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.

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

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.

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.

The Right Move

...near its peak. Some recent examples off the top of my head would be Rich Hill, Mark Prior, Corey Patterson and Felix Pie. But this time Hendry struck while the iron was hot and...

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.

Isn't it about time we left Steve Bartman alone?

ESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes we'd let the infamous Cubs fan hide in peace.