Alejandro Pena

THIS SCENARIO IS NOT OUT OF THE REALM OF POSSIBILITY: Pirate broadcaster Bob Walk is describing a trip to the mound by Pittsburgh manager Jim Leyland when suddenly he says, "Wait a minute. The skipper wants a new...

Having won 13 games in a row, the Atlanta Braves are sitting atop the NL West

Below are key players in the division who are eligible for free agency after this season. In the game of play-today-for-next-year's-pay, keep an eye on L.A.—especially Daniels and Davis.

The game-winning home runs in the Series by No. 9 hitter Greg Gagne and No. 8 hitter Scott Leius revealed a season-long secret of the Twins' success—the great balance of the Minnesota baiting order. Here are the...