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Jayson Stark
It All Starts In October

If the road to a World Series title is paved with starting pitching, which teams are in the best shape to make a run in the playoffs?

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Jerry Crasnick
Stuck In Neutral

What do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.

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Jim Caple
Don't Touch That Dial

Baseball's playoff races may be anticlimactic, but there are many reasons to watch the also-rans.

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Tim Kurkjian
A Day In The Life

What is a typical day like for a major league player? Carl Crawford goes through his game-day routine, from morning until night.

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Howard Bryant
Rusted Steel

Guaranteed a losing season for the 17th straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates are asking a perennially weather-beaten fan base to believe in the future.

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Amy K. Nelson
Catching On Fast

The versatile Victor Martinez is already making his mark with his new team, the Red Sox.

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Buster Olney
Fall Pitching Prizes

Highlighting six pitchers who will draw the most interest this offseason.

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Keith Law
Loaded With Talent

Which pitcher among Aroldis Chapman, Yu Darvish and Stephen Strasburg has the best chance to be dominant over the long haul?

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