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July Moments

July 1 NFL 1974: 1974: With negotiations having broken off over what NFL players term "freedom issues," they go on strike. The players are seeking a...

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What's next for Wang, Johnson, Capps and more

Keith Law

Saturday night's non-tender deadline brought a few surprises and swelled the free-agent pool; this may depress prices for some relievers and bench pla...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Projecting a new decade of MLB stars

Kevin Goldstein, Baseball Prospectus

Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

My 2010 Hall of Fame ballot

Keith Law

...unproven smears in his ex-girlfriend's lawsuit). None of those things affect his value on the field to the teams that employed him, which has to be the main criterion for enshrinement. He should...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Lee retires 16 straight batters in first career playoff start as Phillies win

Associated Press

Cliff Lee dominated the Rockies, tossing a six-hitter and the Phillies began their World Series title defense with a 5-1 victory in their playoff opener.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 07, 2009

MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Plenty of division battles on tap

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's MLB action, including a bunch of division battles to start the final week of the regular season.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2009

King Felix leads list of road warriors

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews Thursday's MLB action, and says that all the top pitching options are starting on the road.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling

Buster Olney

Maybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009

How teams can learn from the Marlins

Buster Olney

Ricky Nolasco came into the season projected to be a leader of one of the best young rotations in the majors. On May 22, Nolasco gave up eight runs ov...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Indians take two of three from Twins, hurting pursuit of Tigers

Associated Press

Michael Brantley hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two out in the seventh inning to lead David Huff and the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 06, 2009

Money for nothin'

Buster Olney

...the White Sox face a left-hander by using him at DH and starting Rios in right field, or maybe he could do the same with Quentin. Or maybe, if Podsednik struggles for a day...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Why White Sox might want Rios

Buster Olney

...has had some good years behind him. B) He would represent a major defensive upgrade in center field over Scott Podsednik in the future, and fill the position for years to come. C) He would...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 08, 2009

Smoltz and Sox face difficult decisions

Buster Olney

...has always been accountable. Smoltz returned to the dugout and sat stoically, his eyes locked onto the field ahead of him as the Yankees continued circling the bases against the reliever who had replaced him...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009