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Jeter hitting monumental heights

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Derek 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, 2009

Mets get their ninth-inning man

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The 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, 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

Players reflect on the baseball cathedral in the Bronx

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Agent: Little chance Bonds will play in majors this season

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Barry 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, 2008

Nationals' new-look outfield filled with a lot of potential

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Can 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, 2008

Phillies think Lidge can still be a premier closer

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Acquiring Brad Lidge allows the Phillies to move Brett Myers back to the rotation.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

Rockies quietly going about their business

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The 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, 2007

Phillies writing their own "Rocky" story

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The word resilience is overused in sports, but the Phillies have plugged away admirably through a barrage of setbacks.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007

Many possible reasons for decline in big flies

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Home run records and milestones aside, this season has been relatively fireworks-free when it comes to the long ball.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2007

Respect and love ... along with great ability

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Call 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, 2007

Several recent trades had an impact in October

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From 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, 2007

Bonds, Griffey share All-Star spotlight one last time

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Barry 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, 2007

Changeup is the key to Hoffman's success

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With Trevor Hoffman closing in on 500 saves, his ticket to Cooperstown is all but punched.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2007

High-speed pursuit

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Turn up the heat. The hotter, the better. We love our fastballs, and we like 'em triple-digit fast.

Story | Conversation | March 23, 2007