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Dan Duquette doesn't deserve the bum rap he gets in some baseball circles. Anyone who pulls off not one, but two heists of Pedro Martinez deserves acclaim. Moreover, Duquette oversaw many of the young players who formed the core of that could-have-be...

Jamie Squire/Getty Imag The Cardinals (managed by Tony La Russa, on left) and Rangers (managed by Ron Washington, on right) lead their teams into the 36th Game 7 in World Series history. For the 36th time in baseball history and first since 2002,...

It's always a harbinger of hope, sure. But in this year's mixed-up, locked-out sports world, baseball's Opening Day is something else, too. It's shelter from the storm.

It's always a harbinger of hope, sure. But in this year's mixed-up, locked-out sports world, baseball's Opening Day is something else, too. It's shelter from the storm.

Today's Trivia: After going deep last night in Pittsburgh, Albert Pujols is now one home run away from his 400th career HR. Pujols' first career longball came in April of 2001 off of Armando Reynoso and the Arizona Diamondbacks. What did Pujols do ...

Phillies-Yankees Preview

The Phillies took a gamble with Pedro Martinez, and now the White Sox are about to take one on Freddy Garcia. Can't hurt, says Tim Kurkjian.

From Mark Fidrych to David Cone to Mark Prior, we investigate some of the key cases that changed how the sport is managed.

News and notes from around spring training.

Edinson Volquez has long admired Pedro Martinez. Now he's pitching like his idol, writes Amy K. Nelson.

Reds-Mets game postponed by rain, will be made up Saturday

Reds-Cardinals Preview

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the latest National League news, including the return of Pedro Martinez.

Mets 10, Reds 4

Mets-Reds Preview

New York Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez, recovering from rotator cuff surgery, will make his first start of the season on Monday at Cincinnati.