An international draft primer

...phenom Aroldis Chapman would have been subject to the same draft as former San Diego State star Stephen Strasburg. Eligibility would likely be determined by age. Why do we need it? Owners have long argued...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Even before they took the mound in the AFL, Drew Storen (left) had Stephen Strasburg's back

NEXT No. 4: Stephen Strasburg

Ryan McGee examines the special relationship between Stephen Strasburg, Washington's No. 1 pick, and Drew Storen.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Nats' Strasburg should be OK for spring

The Nationals say No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a dislocation in his left knee joint and should be fine for spring training.

Final notes from Arizona Fall League

Stephen Strasburg will not pitch in the Arizona Fall League championship game after injuring his knee while shagging...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

Nats' Strasburg has twisted left knee

The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a twisted left knee and is being scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game.

Nats hire Johnson as senior adviser

The Nationals have hired former major league manager Davey Johnson as a senior adviser.

Executives chime in on offseason topics

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Strasburg scratched with strained neck

The Washington Nationals say No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg has a strained neck muscle and is being scratched from his scheduled start in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars game.

Fans celebrate throughout New York

Yankees fans in New York City are reveling in the team's 27th World Series championship.

Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies

The great thing about the postseason, an evaluator noted the other day, is that you always find out what the real weaknesses of hitters are (or at lea...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Hamilton hosting instructional camp on Nov. 14

...defeat in a 7-6 Surprise loss to Phoenix and the 2009 draft's first overall selection Stephen Strasburg...Harrison allowed a pair of runs in 2.0 innings of work, while recording 2 strikeouts...

Agent: Chapman had 'very good visit'

Free-agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman impressed after visiting Red Sox.

The top matchups of the World Series

These are my top matchups of the World Series, beyond the battle of old friends CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee: The Yankees' hitters against Cliff Lee's f...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009