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Morty Ain, ESPN The Magazine

In our never-ending search for the stars of tomorrow, we've narrowed this year's list to a talented 20. You'll have to wait until our annual NEXT issue (Dec. 14) to see who's No. 1, but these athletes should get your attention for now.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Cash grab

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

During this winter's free agency and arbritration, good things won't come to those who wait.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Holliday vs. Bay: D is the difference

Jay Jaffe, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus analyzes the defensive aptitude of Jason Bay and Matt Holliday. The outcome? Holliday is clearly more valuable, but a fit is easier to find for Bay.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Behind the Bets: UIGEA and the future

Chad Millman, ESPN The Magazine

Chad Millman writes about how after the WSOP, online poker -- and online gambling in general -- hangs in the balance because of UIGEA, starting Dec. 1.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Philadelphia Phillies

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

The Kiss 'Em Goodbye series has reached the two World Series teams. The Philadelphia Phillies didn't repeat -- so now what? Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central all weigh in.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Crown 'Em: New York Yankees

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN Insider

The Kiss 'Em Goodbye series can't rightfully kiss "goodbye" to a team that won it all, so we're crowning 'em -- the World Series champion 2009 New York Yankees. As for what's next, Buster Olney, BP and Rumor Central all weigh in.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Focusing on Martinez-Pettitte matchup

Special to ESPN.com

The spotlight will be on a pair of veteran pitchers, the Phillies' Pedro Martinez and the Yankees' Andy Pettitte, in Wednesday's Game 6.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Burnett looking for head start

Special to ESPN.com

A.J. Burnett will be trying to get ahead early in counts against the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Blanton to work both sides of plate

Special to ESPN.com

Phillies starter Joe Blanton will use both sides of plate against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Hamels must improve fastball command

Special to ESPN.com

Cole Hamels must improve the command of his fastball when he faces the Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Pedro ready to take New York stage

Special to ESPN.com

Pedro Martinez faces his old rivals, the Yankees, in Game 2 of the World Series, and it's his off-speed pitches that might be most important to his success.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Lee needs to get close to A-Rod

Special to ESPN.com

Cliff Lee needs to work inside against Alex Rodriguez in Game 1 of the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Insider Intel: 2009 World Series

Keith Law, ESPN Insider

Keith Law checks in with a scout's eye on the 2009 World Series, offering five keys for the Phillies, five for the Yankees and an ultimate series prediction. Plus notes from Inside Edge, Baseball Prospectus and ESPN Stats & Information.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

BP: The umpires' World Series role

Eric Seidman, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus analyzes umpire trends for the six men assigned to the 2009 World Series and finds that Game 2, slated to pit A.J. Burnett against Pedro Martinez, could swing either way because of strike zone tendencies.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009