From opening for the Police to loving Andre Dawson, Pete talks about drumming and baseball.

A dozen rivalries that have had a century to develop but never have.

This year’s trading season was high on blockbusters but abnormally low on boring, seemingly pointless trades. That’s new, actually.

Imagining life without unbalanced schedules and interleague play.

The mind of the Rays megaprospect.

The cynical jam for this baseball season.

Reviewing Bill Gutman’s new book on alternate sports histories.

Where Fernando Valenzuela, Oliver Wendell Holmes and Dr. Seuss collide.

The fast burners among catchers and outfielders.

Players who crammed their production before age 26.