Blue Skies

Watch out for the D-backs. With the addition of Dan Haren, they'll have a tough 1-2 punch in their rotation next year. Keith Law
• Buster Olney: Big shakeup | Fantasy
• Valverde to 'Stros | Houston pretenders?

After being named in the Mitchell report, Roger Clemens is no longer guaranteed a place in Cooperstown. Jerry Crasnick
• HOF voters speak out | Poll results | List
• Peter Gammons: Grand slime | PDF

The Mitchell report is flawed, but well-intentioned. And the owners and players should pay close attention. Gene Woj
• What the Giants knew | Who's McNamee?
• Fish: Congress reacts | Helyar: Mixed views

The Tigers arguably have the best lineup in the majors now. As for the worst ... that distinction rests with the Barry Bonds-less Giants. Jerry Crasnick explains. Story
• Hot Stove | Scorecard | FA Tracker

Court dates, legal motions and maybe a trial await Barry Bonds, who's no longer in charge of his surroundings. Mark Fainaru-Wada
• Pleads not guilty ... | The case against
• Positive test | Market? | Bonds' future?