Three Strikes: Award-winning edition
Jayson StarkStrike One -- Albert's Eight-Ball Dept. As you contemplate the greatness of Albert Pujols, don't measure him just by the three MVP awards he's won. ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Ynoa making progress
Jorge Arangure Jr.On Friday, heralded Oakland A's prospect Michael Ynoa, who was signed last year to a record $4.25 million bonus, will pitch in a game for the first ti...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
Hermida's move sure to be replicated
Buster OlneyThe latest seismic rumbling probably hit the baseball landscape early Thursday morning -- probably before all the champagne-soaked Yankees reached the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Los Angeles Angels
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider StaffBuster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central combine to analyze 2009 and look ahead to 2010 for the Los Angeles Angels. As the AL West improves and key contracts come up, well ... it's going to be a winter of tough choices.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
A game filled with crossroads
Buster Olney...way some of his starts have played out this season, Burnett is pounded with stunning velocity. Bobby Abreu: two pitches, a double. Torii Hunter: one pitch, a two-run single. Vladimir Guerrero: one pitch...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Who will take the fall?
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineClutch players make or break any MLB team's postseason run. Buster Olney examines which traits are key in being a clutch performer in October.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009
Patience at the plate key for Angels
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels have been extremely patient at the plate this season, which could pose a problem for Yankees starter A.J. Burnett in Game 2 on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009
Angels present a challenge for Sabathia
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels have hit well against left-handed pitchers' fastballs this season, which should make things difficult for CC Sabathia in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009
PTI : Abreu Returns to NY
How emotional does Bobby Abreu get when he thinks about playing against his former teammates from New York Yankees?
Video | October 15, 2009
PTI : More Baseball, Less Money
Was it hard for Bobby Abreu to take a pay reduction with the Angels?
Video | October 15, 2009
PTI : Memories of Adenhart
Bobby Abreu explains what the passing of Nick Adenhart has meant to him and his team.
Video | October 15, 2009
PTI : Bobby Waits on Pitches
Does Bobby avoid striking out less than most players because of his patience on the mound?
Video | October 15, 2009
PTI : A-Rod's Breakthrough
What did Alex Rodriguez need to adjust so he could hit better behind the plate for the Yankees?
Video | October 15, 2009
Insider Intel: Angels vs. Yankees
Keith Law and Baseball Prospectus, ESPN InsiderKeith Law previews the 2009 ALCS, Angels vs. Yankees, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad and, ultimately, a prediction on the series. Plus: Notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Abreu has set perfect example for Angels
Peter Gammons...strike zone, retiring the Red Sox in order. And with one out and no one on, Bobby Abreu faced Jon Lester. He took two balls, fouled off two pitches, took two more tough pitches...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009
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