Hamels, Howard stumble in Game 3
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCole Hamels was thumped and Ryan Howard struggled yet again at the plate as the Phillies fell behind 2-1 in this World Series against the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Aaron advocates asterisks by records
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFormer home run king Hank Aaron said Saturday that he's willing to accept steroid users into the club, but with asterisks.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009Henderson unsung as great teammate
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRickey Henderson, entering the Hall of Fame this weekend, dazzled with his talent and showmanship on the field, but those who played with Rickey remember him as a great teammate.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009AL East … King Albert … and lots more
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Starting 9 looks ahead at the top things to keep a close eye on in the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009All-Star Game still stuck in the middle
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn 2003, Major League Baseball began awarding home-field advantage in the World Series to the league that wins the All-Star Game. Six years later, the sport still wrestles with the emphasis this places on an exhibition game.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009It's the good … and the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome players, including MLB home run leader Adrian Gonzalez, are roadkill at home and world-beaters on the road. Or vice versa.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Tall Tales: Big moments for Big Unit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRandy Johnson versus ... John Kruk in the 1993 All-Star Game ... a dove ... the Braves in 2004. Here's a look at some of the most memorable moments -- good and bad -- in the Big Unit's storied career.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009Active seniors still living the good life
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo quadrigenarians Jamie Moyer, Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, age is just another number in their illustrious careers.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009It's just one ugly swing after another
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhen pitchers put a bat in their hands, the results usually aren't good. And for some, the results are horrific.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009Pounding the pavement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn recognition of the nation's 8.5 percent jobless rate, this week's installment of Starting 9 catches up with some familiar faces who failed to hook on through free agency.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Nationals, Beimel agree to deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeft-handed reliever Joe Beimel has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Nationals.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009Show back in town
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe past is the past. Manny Ramirez is back with the Dodgers and ready to play hard and have some fun.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2009Big Unit could be big help with Giants
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRandy Johnson needs just five wins to reach a career total of 300, but his goals are a bit loftier.
Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009Source: Abreu, Angels agree to deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBobby Abreu has reached preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a baseball source said.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009Miller: Athletes victims of witch hunt
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlayers Association founder Marvin Miller defends the baseball union's conduct and accuses the federal government and major drug testing bodies of engaging in a "witch hunt" against prominent athletes.
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