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This is what hangs over the heads of Cubs fans, the dark cloud that follows them everywhere, the creaking ceiling above them that could come crashing down any minute. This is why anxiety is their way of life, why they cringe the instant a Steve Bartman sticks out his glove or Kerry Wood starts picking at a blister.

Goose Gossage was elected to the Hall of Fame not so much because of numbers or longevity, but for the way he altered the game with late-inning power and dominance.

Goose Gossage credits the tough love and a lesson in how to throw a changeup from former manager Chuck Tanner for influencing his career, which will culminate on Sunday with induction into the Hall of Fame.

This year's column mixes a look back with a look ahead. Each week Jamey Newberg takes one roster spot and features a legendary Rangers player in that role along with a prospect or two from today's deep Rangers farm system. This week: The right-handed set-up man.

Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca said on Wednesday that he would be lying if he didn't take notice that the Yankees need a starting catcher because Jorge Posada suffered a right shoulder injury.

A day game following a night game typically means lineup changes, and that'll certainly be the case Thursday as the Giants conclude their three-game series against the Washington Nationals.

The Diamondbacks are about to head west on a pivotal road trip that includes 10 games against three National League West rivals.

Rich Aurilia's two-run double highlighted a three-run surge in Wednesday night's eighth inning that lifted the Giants to a 6-4 victory over the Washington Nationals.

He's still going to be a setup man for the Brewers, but Eric Gagne is pitching better as he tries to recapture his closer role.

After a 2-4 road trip, the Cubs open a brief, but welcome four-game series against the Florida Marlins.