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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

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

Debuts for Carrasco, Hudson

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's baseball action, including the big league debut of Carlos Carrasco and the season debut of Tim Hudson.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Staff aces galore

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's action, noting that great pitchers, such as Adam Wainwright and Jon Lester, should be in the driver's seat.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Veterans Pedro, Smoltz try again

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews this weekend's MLB action, including John Smoltz set to make his debut with the Cardinals.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009

Pettitte start worthy?

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's action in the major leagues and notes that Andy Pettitte, despite pitching well recently, struggles versus Boston.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009

Lilly gets soft landing in return

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's action in the major leagues and is excited about Ted Lilly's return, especially since he faces the weak Padres.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 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

Another O's prospect to make debut

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's action, including debuts by Tom Gorzelanny and Jarrod Washburn with new teams, plus top prospect Brian Matusz making his first big league start.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009

Take Anderson versus Texas

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's schedule in the majors and notes that Brett Anderson has quietly been one of the best pitchers over the past month.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2009

Tillman debuts versus Kansas City

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Wednesday's schedule in the majors and notes that Chris Tillman's debut couldn't be much easier.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

How will Buehrle follow his perfecto?

Adam Madison, ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's action, including Mark Buehrle taking the mound for the first time since his perfect game.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Happ faces tough challenge

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's schedule in the major leagues and notes that J.A. Happ's great season faces a tough challenge in St. Louis.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009

Bedard to return from DL, set to face O's

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB action, including Erik Bedard coming off the DL to face his former team, the Orioles.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009

Can Smoltz rebound in second start?

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB action, including John Smoltz's second start for the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009