Lester-Joba battle not so compelling
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Friday's game, including a matchup between Jon Lester and Joba Chamberlain that doesn't look as appealing this year compared to last.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Yankees, Rays play two on Labor Day
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Monday's MLB action, including a doubleheader between the Yankees and Rays.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009Hot pitcher versus hot offense
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Friday's action in the major leagues and is downright giddy about red-hot pitcher Tommy Hanson facing the Philadelphia Phillies.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009Veterans Pedro, Smoltz try again
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews this weekend's MLB action, including John Smoltz set to make his debut with the Cardinals.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009Lilly gets soft landing in return
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Monday's action in the major leagues and is excited about Ted Lilly's return, especially since he faces the weak Padres.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2009Great day to be a hitter
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Tuesday's action, noting hitters should have a field day against the back ends of many teams' rotations.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009Millwood a nice bet this weekend
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews this weekend's action and believes Kevin Millwood has at least one more good start in him.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009Beckett seeks 12th victory
Adam Madison, ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB action, including Josh Beckett make a slightly delayed return after the All-Star break.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009Gaudin, Paulino good spot-start options
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Friday's matchups in the major leagues and tosses three useable spot-start options for owners to consider.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009Mazzaro to battle with Lincecum
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Tuesday's major league action and sees a couple of intriguing pitchers' duels between Carlos Zambrano and Edwin Jackson, as well as Vin Mazzaro against Tim Lincecum.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2009Look for Slowey to stay hot
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB action and sees aces galore on the mound, including Roy Halladay and Johan Santana.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009Will Mother Nature keep aces off hill?
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB action and sees some disturbing "weather patterns" in the forecast.
Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009Daily Notes for Tuesday: Beckett is a big-game pitcher, but …
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Tuesday in major league baseball and points out that noted big-game pitcher Josh Beckett doesn't have a good career ERA versus the rival Yankees.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009Daily Notes for Monday: Pineiro a risky bet
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Monday's matchups in the majors and notes that Joel Pineiro's fluky start could be exposed.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2009Daily Notes for Tuesday: Think twice about starting Max Scherzer
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Tuesday's full slate of games, featuring the season debut of young D-backs fireballer Max Scherzer.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "max scherzer" make the list?