50 Results for barry bonds

Even on 'Oprah,' the truth and Marion Jones don't mix

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

If her 'tell-all' appearance on 'Oprah' this week was meant to clear the air about the truth and Marion Jones, it failed miserably, writes Mark Kreidler.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Remember Magowan for the good things … and the bad

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Peter Magowan would like to be remembered for all the good he did for baseball in San Francisco, but that would be only half the truth.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2008

Mixed reaction to Bonds' indictment in Bay Area

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

After being indicted by a federal grand jury, it remains an open question just how Barry Bonds will be recalled in San Francisco.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007

As the pro sports world turns, where will A-Rod, Torre land?

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN

Torre, A-Rod … they're all just pawns in the baseball moves game.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2007

Hunter was right -- Jones got big boost from steroids

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

The evidence doesn't lie. And neither, as it turned out, does C.J. Hunter, who was right in portraying ex-wife Marion Jones as a heavy steroids user.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007

Giant goodbye means fresh start in S.F.

Mark Kreidler, ESPN.com

The marriage of convenience between the Giants and Barry Bonds was messy. But it was a necessary means to Friday's end, writes Mark Kreidler.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2007

Bonds' 756th homer ball: Going, going . . . sold?

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Bidding for Barry Bond's 756th home run ball has failed so far to fetch much interest among collectors, with the high bid well below expectations.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2007

'Shock' a dwindling commodity at Tour de France

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Michael Rasmussen's dismissal was a devastating blow to cycling and the Tour de France, but are the recent events really that shocking?

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2007

The whole world, including Bud Selig, is watching the Vick case

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Bud Selig might just get a gift-wrapped precedent for his dealings with Barry Bonds, thanks to Michael Vick and Roger Goodell, writes Mark Kreidler.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007

Impact, not numbers, should define a player's HOF status

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

An impact a player made rather than just the numbers he accumulated should tell whether that player was a Hall of Famer or not.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2007

Selig should suspend interest in Giambi

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

Suspending Jason Giambi would do little to serve the sport and do much to hurt Bud Selig's public image.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2007

Bonds' business decision may force Hall into buying mood

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

The Baseball Hall of Fame might have to start jumping into the memorabilia rat race to keep up its collection. Barry Bonds might be the catalyst.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2007

Full disclosure would be best way for MLB to go

Mark Kreidler, ESPN.com

As drug issues continue to bombard Major League Baseball, Mark Kreidler says full disclosure of any positive test would send the most effective message yet.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2007

Brawl, spit, police raids; haven't we heard enough?

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

The brawl at MSG. The T.O. spitting incident. A police raid (and subsequent shooting) in Chicago. An all-too-average weekend in sports headlines.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2006

Owners spending like money grows on trees

Mark Kreidler, Special to ESPN.com

It's the offseason in baseball, which means obscene amounts of money are being thrown around by owners who may regret it in the morning.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2006