363 Results for big 12

Rain now the story of this World Series

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Rain caused Game 5 of the World Series to be suspended, which didn't sit well with the Phillies, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008

Looking for missing World Series magic

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The World Series used to provide drama. Not so anymore, writes Jayson Stark, who points out the Fall Classic has been over in a blink the past few years. He explains why.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

No ordinary come-from-behind win for the Phillies

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Phillies have had plenty of comeback victories this season, but the one they threw at the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS is one few will forget.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008

Phillies' sixth-inning homers sink Lowe, Dodgers in Game 1

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Until the Phillies broke through in the sixth inning, it didn't look like they'd be able to get the ball airborne even with a tennis racket in their 3-2 victory over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008

Year-end awards: MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks ...

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another mesmerizing baseball season and hand out those annual Year in Review awards.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Once-bubbly Brewers going flat fast

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If the Brewers haven't taken a glance in the rearview mirror lately, the Phillies and the Astros are much closer than they appeared just a week ago.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008

Delgado's contract includes escalator clause worth $4 million

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

As Carlos Delgado elevates his MVP profile, he might also be elevating his 2009 paycheck.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2008

After further review, why stop with HR calls?

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Instant replay is now officially in effect, but why stop with just home run calls? Check out other calls on which replay should be used in the future.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

One month … and 10 key questions

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Will the Angels lose their mojo? Can the Rockies do it again? Jayson Stark answers those questions and more with exactly one month left.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008

Paying Manny $100M would set a dangerous precedent

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If Manny Ramirez gets the $100 million or so he'll be looking to sign for this offseason, it could be a hazardous signal for the game going forward.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008

Braves deal Teixeira to Angels for Kotchman, minor leaguer

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Angels made the kind of deadline blockbuster they're often accused of never making when they traded for Mark Teixeira.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008

Buy or sell? Highlighting four teams still on the fence

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

To buy or sell? Jayson Stark looks at four teams that could decide to go one way or the other in the final week before the trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008

By passing on Derby, A-Rod comes up very small

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium without a Bronx Bomber involved? Yes. And you can thank Alex Rodriguez for that.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2008

Honoring the very best (and worst) of the first half

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual midseason awards.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008

Ideas on how to make the All-Star Game even better

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Tweak the Home Run Derby. Make the break "National Baseball Week." Jayson Stark offers up ideas on how to improve the Midsummer Classic.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008