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Best (and worst) of the playoff rotations

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If the road to a World Series title is paved with starting pitching, which teams are in the best shape to make a run in October?

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Bullpen is 'next best thing' for Smoltz

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With his shoulder aching at age 41, John Smoltz knows his only choice toward helping the Braves in 2008 is to return to the bullpen.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2008

Reaching the unreachable could be possible this season

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Can Chipper Jones hit .400? Can Lance Berkman or Josh Hamilton win a Triple Crown? These are just two of the most fascinating questions surrounding the game.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008

Unsung Braves built for October glory

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While the Mets and Phillies have engaged in a war of words, the Braves have quietly built a team with a mind-set to win it all in 2008.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008

Unsung Braves built for October glory

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While the Mets and Phillies have engaged in a war of words, the Braves have quietly built a team with a mind-set to win it all in 2008.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008

What we've learned from May

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Are the Cardinals dead? What about the Yankees? Is the AL playoff race already set? Rumblings and Grumblings has the answers.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2007

Most overrated -- from Zito to Suppan

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Who are baseball's 10 most overrated players? Jayson Stark has the list, beginning with Barry Zito.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007

Braves streak is over, but not hunger for October

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

For 14 straight years, the Braves were synonymous with the playoffs. But after a suddenly empty October, they're looking for a fresh start.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2007

Phillies wondering, 'Why not us?'

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Why not the Phillies? Jimmy Rollins' comments have the Phillies believing they're the team to beat in the NL East.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2007

Hoffman grumbling in San Diego

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Padres are close to losing Trevor Hoffman, while the Phillies are more interested in moving Bobby Abreu than they're trying to let on.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 11, 2005

Astros won't cash biggest chips

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

For those who think the Astros might deal Carlos Beltran or Roger Clemens, check the NL wild-card standings.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2004

There's Cy ... and then everyone else

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Greg Maddux has passed one Cy Young record, but other than that Young remains on his own level.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2003

Plenty of big names passing through waivers

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Freddy Garcia to Darin Erstad, a slew of players have cleared waivers and can be traded at any time.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2003

Whole lot of talking, and very little action

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Few moves happened at the winter meetings, leaving a lot of action to come in the weeks ahead.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Three Strikes: Award-winning edition

Jayson Stark

...The rest of the leaderboard: Joe DiMaggio, 6. Yogi Berra, 6. Willie Mays, 6. Alex Rodriguez, 6. Mike Schmidt, 5. Frank Thomas, 5. Pretty amazing company -- for a man who hasn't even turned 30...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009