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Gary Horton picks 48 playoff 'X factors' -- four guys per team -- who, while not household names, could swing the balance of the AFC and NFC playoffs. You'll find names like Roman Harper, John Kuhn, Raheem Brock and Danny Woodhead here.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2011

The Dolphins have a decision to make with the No. 1 overall pick, and Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay says Boston College QB Matt Ryan looks like the top pick right now.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008

Keith Law redrafts the 2003 draft with the benefit of hindsight, to see how different it would look.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2013

The season has just begun and already, some of baseball's top contenders are looking at challenges at second base. Keith Law explores the short and long-term issues facing the Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers.

Blog | Conversation | April 16, 2013

Eric Karabell lists players he likes more than most do in fantasy drafts this season, including Ryan Howard, Bryce Harper and Eric Hosmer.

Blog | Conversation | March 12, 2013

Eric Karabell offers up a bold prediction for hitters on all 30 teams for the 2013 fantasy baseball season, discussing many key fantasy options.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2012

Dave Cameron argues why Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is a legitimate candidate for the NL MVP Award.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2012

Todd Zola looks at the peripheral stats of 10 fantasy disappointments, including Justin Upton, Adrian Gonzalez and Eric Hosmer, to determine their chances of rebounding in 2013.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2012

Keith Law scouts Matt Harvey's MLB debut and gives reports on several players in the Arizona Rookie League.

Blog | Conversation | July 27, 2012

Buster Olney explains why the Chicago Cubs may need to rework their pitching staff quickly. Paul Maholm, Ryan Dempster and Matt Garza could all be traded by the deadline.

Blog | Conversation | July 20, 2012

Kevin Goldstein breaks down top prospects whose trade value will never be higher, which means it's time for their teams to move them.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2012

Ryan Dempster is pitching better than he has at any point this season, piling up scoreless innings, and Buster Olney writes that now is the time for the Cubs to trade him. That would also open up the market for Matt Garza later this month.

Blog | Conversation | July 15, 2012

Kevin Goldstein updates his top 12 prospect rankings for the 2012 fantasy season, moving hot-hitting Pirates outfield prospect Starling Marte up to No. 2 on the list.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2012

The Cubs and Red Sox are both at the bottom of their respective divisions, but all last places aren't equal. Chicago should be rebuilding, while Boston has the talent to contend in 2012. Eric Seidman writes that this makes them plausible trade partners.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2012

Kevin Goldstein updates his top 12 prospect rankings for the 2012 fantasy season, putting red-hot Double-A pitcher Danny Hultzen in the top spot.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2012

Dave Cameron says teams looking for pitching help should think about Ryan Dempster instead of his teammate Matt Garza.

Story | Conversation | June 08, 2012