Nolan Ryan

WHAT TO WATCH AND WATCH FOR

The last time the Cubs and the Yankees met was in the 1938 World Series-no one should have to tell you who won that—and this weekend's interleague series between the two clubs has Wrigley Field buzzing. Never mind...

It's 120, the maximum pitch count for almost any starter under any circumstances. But does it really protect pitchers—or just managers?

A sailor must navigate the Bermuda Triangle. A climber must scale Half Dome. A fat man must conquer page 3 at Denny's.

These pitchers have a chance to win at least 20 games and have ERAs under 3.00, a feat accomplished just 10 times since 1995 and no more than three times in one year. If all eight achieve both marks, they'll be the...