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The New York Mets are assembling quite the brain trust, don't you think? Paul DePodesta is leaving his role as executive vice president of the San Diego Padres to join general manager Sandy Alderson's front office with the New York Mets as a sp...

Rob Neyer offers a look at his projected standings, which have the Red Sox missing the playoffs in 2008.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008

The American League and National League wild-card races are finally sorting themselves out.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2005

Here are five of the more intriguing storylines as we head into spring training.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2005

Don't be surprised if Derek Lowe justifies the Dodgers' $36 million gamble.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2005

Yankees or Red Sox? Cubs or Cardinals? With pennant races heating up, these questions need answers.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2004

Paul DePodesta's hiring by the tradition-rich Dodgers signals their willingness to think outside the box.

Taking a quick glance at the standings finds a surging Blue Jays team ... and plenty more.