243 Results for big 12

Maddux issues one last heartfelt pitch

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the baseball world in his hometown for the winter meetings, Greg Maddux dropped by to deliver a heartfelt and graceful goodbye.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Nationals still searching for identity

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Three years after moving from Montreal to Washington, the Nationals are still searching for an identity.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Yankees ready to reel in marquee free agents

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

No team is expected to be a bigger offseason player than the Yankees, who have their wallets open and several big-name free agents in their sights.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Some of the hot topics at GM meetings

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on seven notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008

Phils suffering from poor RISP management

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After going 1-for-28 with runners in scoring position at Tampa Bay, the Phillies have to feel fortunate to be headed home with the series tied at one game apiece.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Win or lose, Maddon's Rays remain even-keeled

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Don't worry about the Rays taking their Game 1 loss too hard. They put it behind them before they even left the clubhouse.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Rays' astute moves take them from cellar to summit

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Andrew Friedman's savvy moves have led the Rays from the AL East cellar to baseball's summit.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

Rays' improbable run rolls on into World Series

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With a big boost from rookie left-hander David Price, the Rays are headed to the World Series after outlasting the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2008

Being on the ropes brings out the best in Boston

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Red Sox crushed the Indians' hopes and dreams last October. They'll try to do the same to the young Tampa Bay Rays.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Red Sox just fine with 'Jason Being Jason'

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jason Bay quietly goes about his business as Boston's left fielder, and both he and the Red Sox are just fine with that approach.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008

Angels overcome flaws to keep ALDS going

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Angels still haven't brought their A-game to the ALDS, but they got a win in Game 3 to keep the series with Boston going at least another night.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

No-name bullpen big part of Rays' turnaround

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Rays' bullpen is not made up of household names, but instead a group of guys who just keep getting big outs, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008

Punch your ticket with a top-notch 1-2-3 rotation

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Teams with the deepest, most balanced rotations stand the best chance of making an October run. We rank each team based on its 1-2-3 starters.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Unknown spoilers await unsuspecting contenders

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

It's not known who it will be and when it will happen, but spoilers are bound to cause either the Twins, White Sox, Phils, Mets or Brewers to stumble.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008