Can Phils repeat despite bullpen woes?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe uncertainty surrounding Brad Lidge and the Phillies' bullpen leaves a huge question about Philadelphia's hope to repeat as champion.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Twins still have some life left
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Twins didn't win pretty against the Tigers on Thursday, but this part of the season isn't about aesthetics -- it's about survival, and Minnesota kept the AL Central race going.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Free agents who've thrived on the cheap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRussell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Pitching suddenly Detroit's top asset
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLed by the threesome of Rick Porcello, Justin Verlander and Edwin Jackson, the Tigers sit atop the American League Central and also have the AL's best ERA.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Rundown of winter meetings happenings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHere's a team-by-team rundown of what the 30 clubs just accomplished, and where they stand moving forward.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Scrappy Twins in playoff hunt … for now, at least
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhile the Twins rank third in the AL in runs, they are just 29th in the majors in home runs. Are baseball's pre-eminent scrappers in the race for the long haul?
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008Pairs who've really shone
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Joe Saunders and Ervin Santana to Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla, Jerry Crasnick pays tribute to the game's best dynamic duos.
Story | Conversation | June 25, 2008Who are these guys? Long shots who made it
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 takes a look at nine players who made Opening Day rosters against long odds.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008Identifying those who have a lot to prove in '08
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Mark Prior to Miguel Tejada to Andruw Jones, some players will be more motivated than usual to perform at a high level in 2008.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2007Everett is Mr. Smooth in the field
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDespite a reputation within the game as being the best defensive shortstop, Adam Everett has yet to win a Gold Glove.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2007Orioles mired in a full-blown identity crisis
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo see just how far the Orioles have fallen, you need only buy a ticket to a weekday game at Camden Yards in September, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2006Astros 'somewhat optimistic' about Clemens' return
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe Astros have reasons to feel "somewhat optimistic" about Roger Clemens' returning to pitch in 2006.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005
Blum becomes Chicago's 'mane' man
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comUtilityman Geoff Blum was known more for his hair ... until he took his place in baseball history, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2005Mission (out of) control
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderJimy Williams appears headed for the unemployment line with the Astros underachieving in the NL Central.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2004
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