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Wild card still working its magic

Peter Gammons

Injustice remains throughout the system, which is why it is so refreshing to see the Pirates and Royals reinvest their revenue-sharing money into sign...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009

Phils have what most others don't … rotation depth

Peter Gammons

Those who saw Pedro Martinez pitch for Double-A Reading on Wednesday thought he looked better than he has in two years, changing speeds and eye levels...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Cubs building a superpower on and off the field

Peter Gammons

...that the pitching was out of sync, but Carlos Zambrano has had a very good spring, Ryan Dempster is being Ryan Dempster and both Rich Harden and Sean Marshall have been very good. "Harden...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 19, 2009

Health of pitchers remains a huge issue for WBC

Peter Gammons

...third of the batters he faced last year, and with Kerry Wood gone to Cleveland and Ryan Dempster an All-Star in the Cubs' rotation is supposed to be the closer for a Cubs...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2009

No better time than now

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

With two weeks left in the regular season, 13 teams remain alive for eight postseason spots.

ESPN Insider Story | September 18, 2005

Bullpen sparks Cubs' surge

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Cubs' bullpen has been a huge key to the club's revival over the last month, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | June 12, 2005

High-scoring teams take cue from their hitters atop order

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Impact leadoff hitters like Brandon Inge and Johnny Damon are maximizing their value through plate discipline and on-base percentage, Peter Gammons writes.

Story | June 04, 2005

Bad, bad times for some

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Led by the Cubs, there are a number of teams who have done nothing but disappoint, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | May 15, 2005

Cubs rotation will turn heads if Wood, Prior can get healthy

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Cubs aren't World Series favorites, but their five-man rotation can prevent other teams from getting there.

Story | March 19, 2005

Marlins stay active, aggressive

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Larry Beinfest has assembled a team capable of repeating, but the Marlins have a lot of question marks.

Story | August 05, 2004

Twins' bottom line: Winning

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Twins quietly have the second-best record in baseball thanks to Terry Ryan's eye for low-cost talent.

Story | May 18, 2004

Ramirez transformation startling

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

After being waived and nearly traded to Texas this winter, Manny Ramirez has come back more focused than ever.

Story | April 26, 2004

Clubs with spring in their step

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Angels are among teams headed toward spring training having made dramatic winter improvements.

Story | January 11, 2004

Competing interests derail deal

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The allure of A-Rod playing in Boston is undeniable, but so are the complicating forces behind the deal.

Story | December 21, 2003

Players find pressure cookers awaiting in Boston, New York

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Being traded to Boston or New York is extremely tough for players from small-market, non-contenders.

Story | August 24, 2003