A new Chuck takes on Texas

At the conclusion of the winter meetings last week, a fellow traveler introduced himself, and as we went through the security line, we started talking...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Fish story: The ones who got away

Obstructed View: This fish story looks at the one who got away from Jerry.

Boras pumps up Holliday

Scott Boras told reporters that Bay's negotiations have no bearing on Holliday's pursuit of a new home, because Holliday is so much more versatile and well-rounded a player.

The Roy Halladay buying guide

There's plenty of interest in Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay, but Toronto's asking price for the Cy Young winner remains high.

Lackey's and Bay's markets emerge

Last week the Hall of Fame announced the entries on its nonplayer ballot, which includes owners, umpires, executives, managers and longtime union head...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2009

...Rogash/Getty Images) New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacts against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey

Oddsmakers pick Yanks, Cards Series

Oddsmakers in Las Vegas have picked the Yankees and the Cardinals as favorites to meet in the World Series and think New York has an overwhelming chance to win its first title since 2000.

Unions, coaches join fight against NFL

Are you ready for some football … on Friday night? It could happen if the NFL wins a landmark antitrust case.

It's time to adopt a team, everyone

Is your favorite baseball team not in the playoffs? Here's a handy guide on who you should root for in the postseason.

Twins-Tigers would meet Tuesday

If the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers tie for the American League Central title, they'll have to wait until Tuesday to decide who gets a playoff berth, thanks to Monday night's Vikings-Packers NFL game at the Metrodome.

Sox might not know playoff schedule until Tuesday

...the division winner. Minnesota won the season series and would host the extra game. But because the NFL holds primary tenant rights at the Metrodome in Minneapolis it has the rights to Monday. The Vikings...

Getting over the Hump Dome

Fans rejoice as the Twins bid the Metrodome farewell.

Sunday, September 27

Today's Preview Lots and lots of NFL. Once again, every game is included in a matchup. There's also a couple baseball games and...

Sox-Yanks, Aroldis Chapman, Cy Young Wars

It is still September and nine days of regular-season baseball remain, but the playoffs provided the context for everything that occurred at Yankee St...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Best (and worst) of the playoff rotations

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?