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The Chicago Cubs are looking for their third National League Central title in a row-and a playoff appearance that doesn't result in a sudden exit.

Are the Chicago Cubs cursed for life? A look into the curses, myths and truths about the Chicago Cubs' Almost Century-Long World Series drought.

Texas sent A-Rod to New York in exchange for Alfonso Soriano. The trade helped neither team win the World Series, but it did help the Yankees lose October games.

The off-season additions of Alfonso Soriano, Lou Piniella, Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis will lift the Cubs out of the basement in the 2007 NL Central Division.

The 2007 MLB Fantasy Season is less than a month away. Here is baseball's First Team All-Fantasy squad.

The first week of the MLB season delivered both surprise and disappointment. Will these top 10 MLB teams be able to hold their rankings all season? Don't count on it.

The Cubs are on the brink of history. If they don't win it all this year, they will be the first team in baseball history to go 100 years without a world championship.

Here are the top 100 fantasy baseball players for the 2008 season.

Matt Holliday is the projected number one fantasy outfielder for the 2008 season.

The 2009 World Baseball Classic promises to be a thrilling showcase with the Dominican Republic, United States, champs Japan and 2006 runners-up Cuba among the favorites.

A-Rod earned his money under baseball's biggest contract. But he should still get rid of Scott Boras.

Who will win the American Legaue Central Division title? Which heavy hitters will play? Who will move to a new team? ...and other interesting questions.

Home runs and strikeouts are exciting. They keep casual fans interested because both are dramatic. They are fun.

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers in five games in 2006 World Series, but they may be hard-pressed to repeat as NL Central division champions.

The outfield is the best and deepest source for great fantasy baseball players.

2007 Fantasy Baseball team owners' seasons rise and fall on making the right picks in their Fantasy Draft. Here are the Top 100 Fantasy Players, led by Albert Pujols.

Here are the top two players at each position in the National League.

The AFL is a little-known baseball development league boasting alums such as Troy Tulowitzki.

Lou Piniella's squad favored to repeat as Central champions behind ace Carlos Zambrano and offensive leaders such as Derrek Lee. Japanese star Kosuke Fukudome adds punch.

With the playoffs fast approaching, picking a World Series favorite seems to be a wide open race. However, baseball's best team might be from the north side of Chicago.

Manny Ramirez has the numbers to be in this year's All-Star game. But will he be voted in or will his recent suspension impact his chances?

With only a month to go to the All-Star Game, it's time to study up on the best players at each position. Or, you can just do the usual and vote for your favorite guys.

Barry Bonds needs but 23 homers to tie Hank Aaron's all-time records- yet the game, the times and his body are all telling him his day is past.

Be sure that you have all of the necessary information for your Fantasy Baseball Draft. Here are the 2006 statistics and career averages for the 25 Best Outfielders.

At the All-Star break, the NL Central contained the three best teams in the entire National League, but only two of those teams can make the MLB Playoffs.

Joe DiMaggio, Cal Ripken and Orel Hershiser head the list of Baseball's Longest and Most Important Streaks.

Less than 24 hours after division rival Milwaukee acquired C.C. Sabathia, the Cubbies struck back by landing Oakland's ace.

While the national media has already penciled in the Chicago Cubs as the winners of the NL Central, the 2009 Milwaukee Brewers will prove that last season was no fluke.

Ted Williams and Stan Musial were finishing up, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays were reaching their peaks, while Frank and Brooks Robinson were just starting.

They're not called the "Lovable Losers" for nothing as Cubs head into their second century of futility after being bounced from the playoffs again.

The 2007 fantasy baseball season offers team owners a lot of talent at the Third Base spot. Read this one closely before your 2007 MLB fantasy draft.

Choosing the right first baseman can make or break your fantasy baseball team.

The Dominican Republic will settle for nothing short of reaching the title game of the 2009 World Baseball Classic with a superstar-studded lineup and pitching staff.

Here are the Top 10 Hitters in Baseball for 2007. Newcomers Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Travis Hafner join a crew of veterans led by Derek Jeter and Manny Ramirez.

Cubs predicted to win second straight division crown for first time in franchise history. Young standouts expected to make Milwaukee a contender for postseason berth.

The Cardinals look to succesfully defend their title, the Cubs hope their big spending leads them to the playoffs, and the Brewers hope to finally take a huge leap.

The Red Sox, Phillies, and Yankees draw a lot of walks, but teams from the past walked even more. Lead off batters will accept a free pass but don't TRY to walk.

WWE's annual Judgment Day Pay-Per-View took place in Chicago on the 17th May - here's what happened, and how.

Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, and Johann Santana top their respective positions in this look at the Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Players at Each Position.

Get ready for your 2009 Fantasy Baseball Draft with this cheat sheet of the 50 best players.

With one quarter of the season already gone, here is a baseball fantasy update on the best players, the biggest surprises and the major disappointments for 2007.

The final game of the 2001 Fall Classic marked the end of an era in the Bronx.

Only a handful of Major League Baseball stars have signed contracts in excess of $100 million. Some have been worth it it. Others? Not so good.

How free agent hitters will perform in their new surroundings, and how this might affect your fantasy team.

These five championship series were the best since the dawn of baseball's television age.

The Yankees have hit a million home runs. Here are the five best.