The true MVP of the '00s

Dave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why, as the decade draws to a close, Albert Pujols is not the game's most valuable player.

Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009

Defense highlights offseason moves

...position, and signed Chone Figgins, an excellent defender, to play in their infield. The Red Sox signed Mike Cameron and will field a very solid defensive outfield of Jacoby Ellsbury (most likely in left), Cameron...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 20, 2009

An all-decade, all-value lineup card

Erik Manning of FanGraphs pored over every performance from an MLB player between 2000 and 2009 and created the best possible 1-9 lineup of players from that period. Odd: Carlos Delgado (2000) leads off. Cool: This team would average nine runs a game.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Red Sox introduce Lackey, Cameron

Red Sox announce signing of outfielder Mike Cameron; John Lackey up next

Stanton top prospect in Marlins' organization

...couple of weeks, the same will be done with the American League.   The Florida Marlins drafted Mike Stanton in the second round of the 2007 MLB Draft, out of Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif...

Study group to examine on-field issues

Managers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.

Projecting a new decade of MLB stars

Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

...against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. May 25, 2008; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron (25) bats during the second inning of the game agains the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller...

Slew of signings lie ahead

Thirty-nine more players were not tendered contracts Saturday night, so as of Sunday, this is the number of free agents who are looking for jobs, acco...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 13, 2009

McClung, DiFelice, Rivera free agents

Seth McClung, Mark DiFelice and catcher Mike Rivera have been let loose by the Brewers.

Winter meetings recap

Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at the fantasy impact of many of the key moves during this week's winter meetings.

Where we stand as winter meetings arrive

...the Cubs for $15 million, Adrian Beltre in 2006 from those same Mariners for $12.8 million, Mike Lowell in 2007 from the Boston Red Sox for $12.5 million and Troy Glaus from the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009

MILWAUKEE, WI - JULY 12: Outfielder Mike Cameron #25 of the Milwaukee Brewers follows through on his swing after hitting the baseball against the...

Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)

So many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team