La Russa may be leaving St. Louis
Buster Olney...jumping to hire him. But only a handful of teams are positioned to take La Russa and Duncan as a package deal. Washington Nationals: The team needs someone who can inspire a discouraged fan base...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 11, 2009
MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Yankees wrap up East with sweep of Red Sox, 100th win of season
Associated PressThe Yankees wrapped up the AL East title and home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a neat bow, beating the Red Sox 4-2.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2009Best (and worst) of the playoff rotations
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIf the road to a World Series title is paved with starting pitching, which teams are in the best shape to make a run in October?
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Umps allege abuse by Angels
Associated PressUmpires working the series between the Red Sox and Angels at Fenway Park are complaining that they were verbally abused by the Los Angeles coaches after Wednesday night's controversial ending.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Rivera lets blooper fall in 9th as Angels fail to finish off charging Red Sox
Associated PressAlex Gonzalez hit a bases-loaded blooper down the left-field line with two outs in the ninth inning on Wednesday night to give the Boston Red Sox a 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 16, 2009Why Holliday could end up a rental
Buster OlneyAs the summer's trade season played out, rival executives came away from conversations with the Cardinals believing St. Louis wasn't in position to ta...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Smoltz still feeling his way back after shoulder surgery
ESPN.com...What happens with most rehabbing pitchers is that the caliber of their bullets changes on a daily basis. One day, your arm feels really strong, your breaking ball has good snap and your differentials between...
Page | ConversationWakefield's 11th win, Ortiz's HR, 4 RBIs drive Red Sox
Associated Pressirst-time All-Star Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 08, 2009Romero's change and the Jays' chances
...even be better against right-handed hitters than lefties, right-handers have posted just a .302 on-base percentage against him, with a .690 OPS. The Jays had a great chance for a comeback win...
Blog Entry | Conversation | June 29, 2009
Active 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, 2009Red Sox kick off 10-game road trip with win over Twins
Associated PressJason Bay and Kevin Youkilis hit two-run doubles, and the Boston Red Sox started a 10-game road trip with a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 25, 2009BP Daily: An AL reality check
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThe Blue Jays are 18-10 and leading a division in which we projected three other teams to win 94 games. Says here it'll be hard for them to keep up their pace. The Royals and Mariners? That's another story.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009
Ranking the top prospects (Nos. 1-25)
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.Keith Law lists his top 100 prospects, from catcher Matt Wieters at No. 1 to outfielder Michael Taylor at No. 100.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2009Rays win a time-consuming, tension-filled affair to even series
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn the latest "pinch us" moment from a feel-good season, the Rays pulled even in the ALCS with a 9-8, 11-inning victory over the Red Sox.
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