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Vazquez looks to end '09 with flourish

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Kazmir, Verlander among best bets

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB matchups and sees good things for Cy Young candidates Justin Verlander and Felix Hernandez.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Lester-Joba battle not so compelling

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's game, including a matchup between Jon Lester and Joba Chamberlain that doesn't look as appealing this year compared to last.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Zito best of weak starting pitcher group

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's action, including the return of Tim Wakefield.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009

Smoltz returns to Cards' rotation

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's action, which is expected to include John Smoltz's return to the Cardinals' rotation.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009

Cain, Harden lead thin starter crop

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Wednesday's MLB action, including a number of Quadruple-A pitchers taking the mound.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Surging Zito an intriguing choice

Adam Madison, ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Wednesday's action, including the red-hot Barry Zito taking the mound.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Late-season boost from veteran pitchers

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison notes that Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz are giving their teams and fantasy owners a welcome late-season boost.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Yankees, Rays play two on Labor Day

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's MLB action, including a doubleheader between the Yankees and Rays.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009

Lefties Lee, Wandy face off for 13th win

Adam Madison, ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's action, which includes a key matchup between top lefties Wandy Rodriguez and Cliff Lee.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Lee looks for eighth straight win

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's major league action, which features Cliff Lee looking to remain untouchable as a Phillie.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2009

Holland's follow-up effort tough

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews all the action from the major leagues this weekend and notes Derek Holland has a tall task to follow up his 3-hit performance.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Haren versus the best

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's action in the major leagues and notes that Dan Haren's struggles cloud his dependability versus the Dodgers.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Great day to be a hitter

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's action, noting hitters should have a field day against the back ends of many teams' rotations.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

Plenty of aces take mound this weekend

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews this weekend's games and sees a lot of aces taking the mound.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009