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With five weeks left in the season, general managers are scouting the top starting pitchers who will lead this offseason's free-agent class. That includes the Los Angeles Angels' Zack Greinke, the St. Louis Cardinals' Kyle Lohse, the Washington Natio...

Blog | August 30, 2012

The Memorial Cup is positively brimming with top NHL Draft prospects, including four of Grant Sonier's top 10 for the 2013 draft. What will scouts be looking for on junior hockey's big stage?

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Adam Hill offers up his top 10 MMA fights that must happen, ranking a potential Jon Jones versus Anderson Silva superfight at No. 1. Other top hypothetical bouts include Nick Diaz versus his brother Nate and Ronda Rousey against Cristiane Santos.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2013

RecruitingNation ranks the top 10 battles for basketball's elite.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2013

Former NHL scout Grant Sonier provides his first projection for the 2013 NHL draft, featuring a notably deep class headlined by elite prospects Seth Jones, Nate MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2013

Dave Telep's Starting 5: The story behind Georgetown's latest commitment, visitors galore over the weekend for North Carolina and Georgetown, who Kentucky is targeting in the Class of 2014 and an introduction to a freshman at LeBron James' alma mater.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2013

With an early projection of the top 10 picks in June's entry draft, Craig Custance explores the possibility of some of the top prospects in the 2013 draft class being claimed by traditionally powerful teams experiencing down years at the right time.

Blog | Conversation | February 18, 2013

Grant Sonier provides his scouting breakdowns for the top netminders in the 2013 draft class, with Halifax's Zach Fucale leading the way.

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2013

Caught between an owner's belief that the Caps can win now and a reality in which early losses have made the playoffs a long shot, GM George McPhee must decide which direction to turn for the rest of this season: Deal to win now? Or play the long game?

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2013

Three ESPN 150 prospects took visits to Alabama this weekend and came away thinking about what it would be like to play for Nick Saban. Those stories and more make our list of the top 10 of the biggest from Week 9 in college football.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2012

Nathan MacKinnon has been dubbed "the next Sidney Crosby." Scouts swear that 17-year-old phenom Seth Jones, son of former NBAer Popeye Jones, could contribute on an NHL blue line today. Which one gets the early nod for No. 1 pick in 2013?

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2011

Eric Karabell's sneaky pickups for this week include wide receivers ready to step up into a more prominent role, plus players who will be good bye-week fill-ins for Week 7.

Blog | Conversation | October 14, 2011

Eric Karabell passes along his thoughts on the Braves offense, including expectations for Jason Heyward, Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, Nate McLouth and others.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2011

Scouts Inc. breaks down the 2010 defensive back class, including top cornerbacks and safeties who will have an immediate impact in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2010

Baseball Prospectus knows what ails every team in the NL East. Now the Phillies, Marlins, Braves, Mets and Nationals simply have to listen, and every pitch, swing and trade will be that much better -- satisfaction guaranteed!

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

The Atlanta Braves used to value talented prospects above all else, but now they're dealing them in exchange for immediate dividends. That could lead to a long-term problem.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009