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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

Carpenter-Vazquez duel caps weekend

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews this weekend's baseball action, including a great pitchers' duel between Chris Carpenter and Javier Vazquez

Story | Conversation | September 11, 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

Kazmir, Penny to debut for new teams

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games, which includes debuts by Scott Kazmir and Brad Penny for new teams.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 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

Welcome back, Joe and Tim

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games, which include a return from the DL for starters Joe Saunders and Tim Wakefield.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 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

Blanks finishing strong after slow start

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey notes how rookies such as Kyle Blanks can help put your fantasy team over the top late in the season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 23, 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

Fox a future All-Star

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts explains why he tabs the Cubs' Jake Fox as a future All-Star and fantasy stud.

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

Harden's post All-Star break impressive

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's schedule in the major leagues and notes that a weak set of starters makes Rich Harden the best choice.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 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