32 Results for alan embree

Baseball thrives in D.C.

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The surprises at the halfway point? The Nationals, Derrek Lee and Brian Roberts. And don't dismiss the White Sox, says Peter Gammons.

Story | July 02, 2005

Bullpen sparks Cubs' surge

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Cubs' bullpen has been a huge key to the club's revival over the last month, writes Peter Gammons.

Story | June 12, 2005

Red Sox focus on pitching

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Figuring out their pitching staff, not trash-talking Alex Rodriguez, is the Red Sox's main focus this spring.

Story | February 21, 2005

Cards, A's reload differently

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Cards finally have an ace in Mark Mulder. The A's reloaded too, but most importantly on the cheap.

Story | December 18, 2004

Management, pitching the keys

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

In the end, it wasn't a curse that hung over the Red Sox, but a lack and pitching and poor management.

Story | October 30, 2004

Uncertainty reigns in races

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Breaking down the teams that remain in the mix as the postseason slowly comes into focus.

Story | October 02, 2004

One day at a time

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Every day brings a new perspective to the impossible-to-call American League race to the playoffs.

Story | August 28, 2004

Some intriguing early storylines

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Among the lessons learned in the first month: The game's popularity is still strong despite gloom-and-doom forecasts.

Story | May 03, 2004

Big Unit in top shape, minus 'tip'

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Can the D-Backs count Randy Johnson's return to form? Will the A's re-sign Eric Chavez? Both look promising.

Story | March 15, 2004

Two-team race? Think again

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Yankees and Red Sox are loaded with talent and potential land mines, while hungry birds circle above.

Story | February 01, 2004

Relentless Epstein closes deal

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Red Sox GM Theo Epstein proved how valuable he is in acquiring Curt Schilling from Arizona.

Story | November 28, 2003

Meetings big on talk, not action

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Why only one trade at the GM meetings? Because the mindset called for slashing payrolls -- not spending.

Story | November 15, 2003

Game 7 overshadows job he did all season

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

That Red Sox Nation blames Grady Little for losing the ALCS puts the club in a tough spot: Keep or dump him?

Story | October 19, 2003

Bullpens always unpredictable

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The secret to postseason success is a great bullpen. Assembling one, however, often defies logic.

Story | September 14, 2003

New set of options for Blue Jays

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Blue Jays were supposed to be rebuilding this year, but J.P. Ricciardi may have a contender on his hands.

Story | June 15, 2003