Superstars among decade's top players

Before turning the page to a new decade, ESPN RISE takes a look back at the most exciting and influential high school athletes from the past 10 years.

MLB Insider Keith Law

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The James Paxton situation

...who was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the supplemental round of the 2009 Rule 4 draft but did not sign. The NCAA is insisting that Paxton submit to an interview with Chance Miller...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

ESPN 100: Nos. 62-74

ESPN The Magazine's 100 best sports events of 2009 quiz, questions Nos. 62-74.

NEXT No. 4: Stephen Strasburg

Ryan McGee examines the special relationship between Stephen Strasburg, Washington's No. 1 pick, and Drew Storen.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

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ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

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UCLA Inks Eight

...from California and one from Nevada, as part of their 2010 recruiting class.  Barring the MLB Draft, these players will be on the Westwood campus next fall. UCLA signed three right handed pitchers...

MLB Insider Keith Law

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...Las Vegas, NV. Harper, 16 is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2011 MLB Draft and was featured on the cover of the June 8 edition of Sports Illustrated, titled "Chosen...

Blue skies for Colts, Saints and Vikings

The NFL's top three teams -- the Colts, Saints and Vikings -- all play indoors, and the forecast for all three is bright and sunny.

Prospect Kelly to focus on pitching

Kelly to focus on pitching; little other news at Day 1 of meetings

Why Pineiro will get his payday

...with a 3.49 ERA, well, that wouldn't be unreasonable. But there are talent evaluators in Major League Baseball who believe Pineiro turned a corner in 2009, and is worthy of a significant multiyear...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2009

Noel Argüelles and the Royals' development

...New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals are snapping up all the top talents. Clearly, MLB needs a worldwide draft to level the playing field, since the current system just allows Kansas City to sign...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009