MLB Rumor Central

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MLB Rumors

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Trout and Morban names to know

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey scouts the Arizona League for future fantasy stars and notes that Mike Trout and Julio Morban should be stars.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009

Tillman debuts versus Kansas City

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Wednesday's schedule in the majors and notes that Chris Tillman's debut couldn't be much easier.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Jays scouts attend Drabek start

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein notes that the Blue Jays had scouts at Kyle Drabek's Wednesday start for Double-A Altoona. Drabek is the prospect most-often mentioned in connection with a Phillies deal for Toronto ace Roy Halladay.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009

Parker and Hellickson close

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey analyzes Jarrod Parker and Jeremy Hellickson and notes how close they are to the majors and that they have good upside.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Potential deals could shuffle bullpens

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes a look at a number of closers who may move at the trade deadline, and the potential fallout from such deals.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

On the fast track

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey profiles Brian Matusz and Logan Morrison, two prospects who could be in the majors next season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Carp and Cards a great bet

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 13th week of the major league season and offers his best two-start pitchers plus sleeper hitters.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Shea it isn't

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Citi Field has proved to be a hard house in which to hit the home run. The fences have kept in dozens of balls that would have been hit out of Shea. But as Tristan Cockcroft points out, the Mets have adapted to create a true home-field advantage.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Healthy Jennings realizing potential

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey profiles prospects Desmond Jennings and Jason Knapp, among others.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Oldies but goodies

Christopher Harris, ESPN.com

Christopher Harris says players older than 35 are still very trustworthy in fantasy baseball, even if many owners are obsessed with younger, unproven players.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

The annual interleague DH dilemma

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the seventh week of the season, and says to avoid Hank Blalock and consider Jack Cust or Nick Johnson for your DH slot.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Top fantasy baseball prospects for 2009, Part 2

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey takes a look at the top 100 fantasy prospects for the 2009 season. In Part 2, Grey kicks off the list with 2008 first-round pick Gordon Beckham.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2009

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Hot Stove Preview: Whose fantasy value is at stake this offseason?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft identifies the 10 players whose value would fluctuate the most with an offseason team change.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Hit Parade: Playing out trade scenarios

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts plays "What if?" with some trade rumors to see who would most benefit from the ripple effects of those moves.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2008