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The New York Mets countered their cross-town rival Yankees landing of C.C. Sabathia with a big time catch of their own: Francisco "K-Rod" Rodriguez.

Here are the best closers for this year's upcoming fantasy baseball drafts and auctions.

The race for the American league Cy Young Award could come to one head to head matchup between front runners Chien-Ming Wang and Josh Beckett.

The off-season moves by the New York Mets make them the team to beat in the National League East in 2009.

A piece on the best American League players at the midpoint of this 2007 MLB season.

While some fantasy stalwarts have been disappointing this first quarter, there have been plenty of nice surprises among MLB closers in 2007 season so far.

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

Hundreds of baseball players have their contracts expire at the end of each baseball season. 2010 will be no different - here a list of those available.

This list contains a lot of veterans who have underperformed for large chunks of the 2007 MLB season. But, each of these guys seems poised for a brilliant second half.

Beckett led the Red Sox to the 2007 A.L. East Division crown. He will win the Cy Young Award, but he wasn't the only Junior Circuit pitcher who had a great season.

The United States failed to advance out of the second round at the 2006 World Baseball Classic but they are thinking about winning the title in 2009.

Getting a top notch closer (or two) can really define a fantasy baseball team, and making sure to have reliable closers is more important than a lot of owners realize.

Mets pitching is a little shaky but offense overcomes with nine run explosion in win over Reds.

The 2009 Seattle Mariners will be working hard to forget the 101 loss team that embarrassed the city in 2008, as Seattle seeks to be relevant in the AL West again.

The Yankees and Mets grabbed the headlines, but a number of other teams improved as well

Four teams will do battle in the American League West, a division that has been dominated by the Angels in recent years.

Decorating for the holidays can be fun and easy, especially with all the great accessories that are available.

This year the people in charge of scheduling in both Major League Baseball and the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament got everything picture perfect; end one season........

Traffic Rush is another in a series of casual games for the iPhone by Swedish developer, Donut Games. Playing the role of a superhero traffic cop was never more fun.

Baseball's regular season is the longest of the four major sports, and there are a few storylines that could be followed on a daily basis.

For the World Baseball Classic to be as big as soccer's World Cup, MLB players have to care more about it than the regular season and World Series.

Starting pitching can make or break a fantasy baseball team, and this year there are a few starting pitchers that really separate themselves from the crowd.

Hundreds of baseball players have their contracts expire at the end of each baseball season. 2009 will be no different - here a list of those available.

Symbolism includes the belief that evergreens dispel the power of evil. Christians incorporated the tradition of the tree into Christmas customs.

Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.

It is unconceivable that the Tigers will go with Todd Jones and that the Indians will go with Joe Borowski if they hope to be taken seriously.

Ricky Gervais is the comic genius who came to everyone's attention when his brainchild, The Office, debuted on the BBC, and now he's in his first Hollywood leading role.

The Mets won their Opener for the 31st time in the last 40 Opening Days. The game, though, had both positives and negatives for the Mets.

The Brewers can contend in 2009 without LHP CC Sabathia; they can even conceivably contend without Sabathia and RHP Ben Sheets.

Accepted, "from the studio that brought you American Pie," is nowhere near as raunchy or funny as its predecessor. Even with Long, Hill, and Black, Accepted falls flat.

Four teams are still in contention in the National League East, while one team is already playing out the string.

It should be a fun year in the National League East, a division that is home to some great rivalries.

The Seattle Mariners once again have high hopes heading into the 2009 season, but with a very rough spring training so far, the pitching is very questionable.

Remaining loyal through another ill-fated season is proving painful and difficult for many Mets fans.

Make your baseball fantasy draft or auction the best ever by paying close attention to the rankings and auction values of the fifty "second best" fantasy baseball players

The National League East should continue to be one of the most competitive divisions in baseball this year. The Phillies, Mets and Marlins should all contend.

The World Baseball Classic is set to begin and it should be a lot of fun to see the national pride displayed as sixteen countries vie for the championship.

Jerry Manuel could use a manual, a Baseball Managing manual that is. Either that or he could take a Baseball Managing 101 course.

In April, the Phillies will receive their championship rings and the Mets will open a new ballpark. In October, the two will do battle for the 2009 NL East championship.

The Yankees took two of three from the Mets in the first subway series of the season. Bigger picture, both teams will try to position themselves for a post-season run.

AL MVP Joe Mauer will try to bring the Twins a consecutive division title, but watch out for the White Sox who have been busy bulking up their roster this off-season.

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

With a new skipper, a new slugger and an imported starting pitcher, the Dodgers hope their returning stars can stay healthy all year as they try to win the NL West.

In most Fantasy Baseball leagues, saves are at a premium. Top line closers go quick, but the right waiver wire pickup now might get your team valuable saves down the road

Despite stumbling in July, Jake Peavy is back on his game and is the favorite to win the National League Cy Young Award. But Brad Penny is nipping at his heels.

The New York Mets are off to a terribly disappointing 10-13 start this season and all over New York sports talk radio, fans are venting their frustration with this team.