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Best (and worst) of the playoff rotations

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

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?

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Welcome to the new Moneyball

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Everyone knows the economy could have a profound impact on baseball. But the more important question is this: Who'll be money on the field in 2009?

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009

Bullpen is 'next best thing' for Smoltz

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With his shoulder aching at age 41, John Smoltz knows his only choice toward helping the Braves in 2008 is to return to the bullpen.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2008

Reaching the unreachable could be possible this season

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Can Chipper Jones hit .400? Can Lance Berkman or Josh Hamilton win a Triple Crown? These are just two of the most fascinating questions surrounding the game.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2008

So many key players on the shelf

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

With more than 100 players, including J.J. Putz and Curtis Granderson, already on the disabled list, which early injuries have had the biggest impact on the season so far?

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008

Unsung Braves built for October glory

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While the Mets and Phillies have engaged in a war of words, the Braves have quietly built a team with a mind-set to win it all in 2008.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008

Unsung Braves built for October glory

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While the Mets and Phillies have engaged in a war of words, the Braves have quietly built a team with a mind-set to win it all in 2008.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008

Awards, milestones, amazing feats and more

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual season-ending awards and much more.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007

Most overrated -- from Zito to Suppan

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Who are baseball's 10 most overrated players? Jayson Stark has the list, beginning with Barry Zito.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2007

Braves streak is over, but not hunger for October

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

For 14 straight years, the Braves were synonymous with the playoffs. But after a suddenly empty October, they're looking for a fresh start.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2007

Phillies wondering, 'Why not us?'

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Why not the Phillies? Jimmy Rollins' comments have the Phillies believing they're the team to beat in the NL East.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2007

Meetings are over, but there's more winter to come

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark takes a look at what was and wasn't accomplished at the winter meetings -- and what looms just over the horizon.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2006

Could it be time to worry?

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Phillies, D-Backs, Mariners and Blue Jays have all struggled early on. Will they be able to right the course?

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2004

Dissecting the field

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Led by the defending champion Marlins, there's a long list of clubs that will contend for October glory in '04.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2004

Percival highlights trade possibilities

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Troy Percival to Freddy Garcia to Magglio Ordonez, several players could get traded at the winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2003