Who runs this town? (Part 3)

Page 2 goes region by region to determine which sports figures have the most juice in each city.

...see Bill Mazeroski as a brilliant fielder deserving of the honor; critics see a sure-handed Royce Clayton

1988 Draft versus 1989 Draft

Neither the 1988 nor the 1989 First-Year Players Draft were stellar in terms of churning out top talent or even steady regulars. Of the top 100 select...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 08, 2009

Notes, Stats and Trends: March 24, 2009

Insider digs into the day's hot topics, from the WBC to the Women's NCAA Tourney to the end of Curt Schilling's career.

Notes, Stats and Trends: March 24, 2009

Insider digs into the day's hot topics, from the WBC to the Women's NCAA Tourney to the end of Curt Schilling's career.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

How did these guys get voted MVP?

Sometimes there's seemingly no rhyme or reason to who wins baseball's MVP awards.

Winners and losers at the time that were short-lived

Looking back at nine deadline trades over the past decade that are perceived differently in hindsight than in the immediate aftermath.

Thompson carries Reds, shuts out Yankees in big-league debut

Edwin Encarnacion broke up an unlikely pitchers' duel with a two-run single in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 6-0 on Saturday.

Baker sold on Reds' youthful transition

Labeled "a veteran's guy," Reds manager Dusty Baker is showing the opposite as he oversees the team's youth movement.

REPORTING FROM ... THE MLB DRAFT

Count me in the (severe) minority, but the MLB draft is my favorite of all the major sports drafts. It wasn't always this way, but I had the privilege...

Some familiar faces still looking for work

Kenny Lofton is among the familiar faces who have drifted from the scene without saying goodbye, but would play again if given the opportunity.

Cameron's lonely road back

Mike Cameron was suspended for 25 games, but it felt like so much longer.

Torre wins Dodgers debut as L.A. roughs up Zito

Brad Penny allowed four hits over 6 2/3 innings in his first Opening Day start and the Dodgers roughed up Barry Zito for four runs en route to a 5-0 win over the Giants Monday.

Does Dusty really favor veterans?

...significant opportunities as early 20-somethings during Baker's watch: Rich Aurilia, Rod Beck, Marvin Bernard, Royce Clayton, Shawn Estes, Ryan Jensen, Darren Lewis, Matt Murton, Russ Ortiz, Mark Prior, Corey Patterson, Kirk Rueter...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 11, 2008

2007 adjusted relative player production

A.J. Mass examines the effect players who excel at one category can have on your fantasy team.