Is Clayton Kershaw the Peyton Manning of baseball?
Another postseason for Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers has come and gone with a disappointing ending. With their season on the line, Los Ang... JUNE 30, 2017
Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer are seeking redemption in the NLDS
Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers face off against Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals in a National League Division Series. JUNE 30, 2017
Chicago Cubs attack Kershaw early, advance to the World Series
The Chicago Cubs returned to Wrigley Field after taking the final two games in Los Angeles. Joe Maddon and his club came through with an off... JUNE 30, 2017
MLB: Three Recent Draft Busts
The MLB draft does not get the recognition and exposure that the NBA and NFL does. Occurring in the middle of the season, very few casual b... JUNE 30, 2017
MLB's Non-Negotiable Ritual
Even revealing a so-called open secret outside the stadium only appears to be an unwritten rule, but this unspoken nugget is not explainabl... JUNE 30, 2017
MLB Power Rankings: Rockies Providing Staying Power
For the most part, this past week did not change much. However, it may have proven that a few teams have more staying power in regards to t... JUNE 30, 2017
Los Angeles Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw Plagued by Homers
Clayton Kershaw is piecing together another well-rounded season for the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. But despite another strong sta... JUNE 30, 2017
What I'm voting for with my Hall of Fame ballot, and why steroid users don't belong
Tom Verducci explains his thinking on steroid users in the Hall of Fame, and why no candidate has been hurt more by the Steroid Era than Fred McGriff, who deserves a plaque in Coo... JUNE 30, 2017
With aggressive postseason bullpen use, MLB managers going for broke
It's been the playoffs' biggest trend: Managers going early and often to their bullpen. But what's behind the sudden spate of reliever roule... JUNE 30, 2017
Los Angeles Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw's Great Uncle Did What?
As the legend of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcherClayton Kershaw continues to grow on the field, his relation to Clyde Tombaugh, the discoverer o... JUNE 30, 2017
Forget velocity, the curveball's resurgence is changing modern pitching
Modern pitching is defined by velocity, right? Not so fast. An ancient, mysterious pitch—the curveball—is an increasingly lethal weapon in the pitcher vs. hitter battle. JUNE 30, 2017
MLB: Top 5 early season Cy Young Award favorites
Even though it's early in the 2017 MLB season, the Cy Young award in both leagues is still being discussed. Who would get it if the season e... JUNE 30, 2017
2017 MLB Mock Draft - Final Version
In this final MLB mock draft, Call to the Pen writer Benjamin Chase reviews as if he was the GM of each organization.We at Call to the Pen... JUNE 30, 2017
Dodgers Clayton Kershaw Already An All Time Great
There is no question that Clayton Kershaw is amongst the greatest pitchers of his time. However, the Dodgers star is already one of the all... JUNE 30, 2017
Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw Notches 2000th Strikeout
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw added another milestone in his illustrious career last night, as he notched his 2000th career s... JUNE 30, 2017
MLB Power Rankings: Movement Abounds During Week Six
With several of the bottom teams in the game riding hot streaks, this week's edition of the MLB Power Rankings has quite a few changes.We a... JUNE 30, 2017
No. 1: '07-Alex Gordon; '17—Clayton Kershaw
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MLB: If the League Ended Today, Who Would be a Hall of Famer?
Some select players have already done enough in their career to merit a hall of fame inclusion. With that being said, if MLB ended today, w... JUNE 30, 2017
Atlanta Braves News: The Morning Chop, Freddie Freeman Best At 1B? Mike Trout A Free Agent?
ESPNTop first basemen: New standard shakes up rankingsTomahawk Take Editor's Note: In case you missed it and I hope you didn't -- well, it... JUNE 30, 2017
Three Strikes: Clayton Kershaw's dominance on display as he records 2,000th strikeout
On Friday night in baseball, Clayton Kershaw hit a notable milestone, Manny Machado continued to torment the rival Red Sox and a pair of yo... JUNE 30, 2017
Dodgers Playoff Rotation: A Choose Your Own Adventure
Health and ineffectiveness has decimated the Dodgers pitching staff of late so who exactly will get the call come October?Clayton Kershaw, S... JUNE 30, 2017
Dodgers Giants Game Three Preview
The Dodgers wrap up the season and waive good bye to their longtime voice.Apologies for the lack of constant recaps this week. It's been bus... JUNE 30, 2017
Dodgers Diamondbacks Game One Preview
Fresh off a series win against the Yankees, the Dodgers travel across the country for a four-game set in the desert.The Dodgers pitching sta... JUNE 30, 2017
Even without Kershaw in top form, Dodgers edge Nationals in NLDS Game 1
Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer didn’t give fans the pitcher’s duel many expected, but the former got enough support from the Dodgers’ offe... JUNE 30, 2017
Fantasy baseball strategy: Five tips to nail your draft or auction this year
From what positions to prioritize to the best plans for the middle rounds, here’s how to build the best fantasy team you possibly can for 2017. JUNE 30, 2017