Study group to examine on-field issues

Managers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team

Chapman kept defection plans from kin

Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher's defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.

April 5, 2009; Philadelphia, PA USA; Philadelphia Phillies team mascot the Phillie Phanatic greets fans as...

MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings

Eric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.

Vazquez looks to end '09 with flourish

Adam Madison previews Wednesday's MLB action and looks for Javier Vazquez to finish his breakout 2009 season with a flourish.

AllNight

Jayson Stark covers the NL Wild Card and AL Central races and the Phillies' bullpen-by-committee heading into the playoffs

Astros-Phillies Preview

Astros-Phillies Preview

Braun's 2-run shot gives Brewers walk-off win vs. Phils

Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer off reliever Tyler Walker in the ninth, giving the Brewers a 7-5 victory over the Phillies on Saturday.

Insider's MLB Kiss 'Em Goodbye

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rise and fall of all 30 teams.

Any drama left for season's final week?

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the final week of the baseball season and says there's a lot of uncertainty with many top teams close to clinching playoff berths.

Baseball Today: 9/24

Eric Karabell asks Peter Pascarelli about Brad Lidge, the Yankees and Bobby Cox. Plus, the guys answer your e-mails about more doubleheaders, expandin...

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge delivers to the Atlanta Braves...