The AL MVP award looks to be headed westward again, as Vladimir Guerrero had a huge performance in his team’s biggest series in two years.
Current events inspire questions about the game’s history. Steven Goldman has more answers than a box of Trivial Pursuit cards.
A look back at the week, and a look forward at the weekend.
Chris looks forward to what next year may bring the Braves, Rockies and Mets.
Overwhelmed by the groundswell of warm, reminiscing letters from Expos fans, Jonah Keri shares the best reader recollections, plus two more of his own.
Peter Angelos might have swung the greatest business deal in the world’s history. Derek Zumsteg explains it all.
Twelve hours of baseball left Will on the edge of his seat. We stuck a keyboard in front of him at that point, just to see what he learned.
The Cubs and A’s fail to take advantage of weak opponents, and San Francisco joins them in defeat. Joe Sheehan breaks down all of yesterday’s action in the postseason chase.
The Indians and Mariners have had pitching problems, but at least they’ll still exist next year.
After countless false starts, the Expos look on the brink of finally leaving Montreal. Expo fanatic Jonah Keri bids them a fond farewell, recalling better days at the Big O.
Lots of updates on players whose seasons won’t be ending on Sunday, including Orlando Hernandez, Manny Ramirez and Jaret Wright.
Barry Larkin plans to come back for the 2005 season, delaying his candidacy for the Hall of Fame by another year. Should he get in once eligible?