Jeter hitting monumental heights
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDerek Jeter broke Luis Aparicio's record for career hits by a shortstop last month. Now the 35-year-old has Lou Gehrig in his sights.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009Mets get their ninth-inning man
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets got their closer, but Francisco Rodriguez didn't exactly get what he was looking for in this deal: his dream payday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Some of the hot topics at GM meetings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs 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, 2008Players reflect on the baseball cathedral in the Bronx
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe 79th All-Star Game has a nostalgic feel to it. Why? Because it's going to be played at Yankee Stadium, a living baseball museum.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008Agent: Little chance Bonds will play in majors this season
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBarry Bonds' agent, frustrated by the baseballwide lack of interest in his client, said Monday that he has all but given up hope of finding a job for the home run king in 2008.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008Nationals' new-look outfield filled with a lot of potential
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCan potential translate to performance on the field for the mostly young Nationals? Win or lose, it should be a fun season ahead finding out.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2008Phillies think Lidge can still be a premier closer
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAcquiring Brad Lidge allows the Phillies to move Brett Myers back to the rotation.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007Rockies quietly going about their business
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Rockies have won 10 straight, but they're not saying a whole lot. They're just enjoying the ride, for as long as it lasts.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007Phillies writing their own "Rocky" story
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe word resilience is overused in sports, but the Phillies have plugged away admirably through a barrage of setbacks.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007Many possible reasons for decline in big flies
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHome run records and milestones aside, this season has been relatively fireworks-free when it comes to the long ball.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007Respect and love ... along with great ability
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCall it a feel-good story. Jerry Crasnick goes around the diamond to identify the players who embody all that's good about the game.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2007Several recent trades had an impact in October
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jeff Weaver to Orlando Cabrera, several World Series-bound teams have made upgrades in July that paid significant dividends in August, September and October.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2007Bonds, Griffey share All-Star spotlight one last time
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBarry Bonds and Ken Griffey Jr., two of the best players of their generation, will be starting in the same outfield in an All-Star Game for the first -- and perhaps last -- time Tuesday night.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2007Changeup is the key to Hoffman's success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith Trevor Hoffman closing in on 500 saves, his ticket to Cooperstown is all but punched.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007High-speed pursuit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTurn up the heat. The hotter, the better. We love our fastballs, and we like 'em triple-digit fast.
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