Where I'm From: Lauren Battista

ESPNU HoopGurlz 100 wing Samarie Walker takes you on a tour of what makes her home special.

This and That

Each week Dick Vitale talks about the world of sports.

Pedro won't make Game 3 start for Phils

Cold temperatures in Denver on Saturday forced Game 3 of the Phillies-Rockies series to be postponed and pushed the game back to Sunday instead.

Ranking the Cape League prospects, 30-16

...ball. 23. Dan Tillman, RHP, Florida Southern: I don't get too caught up in ERA for college pitchers because of sample sizes and the effect of defenses, but it is hard to ignore Tillman...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 24, 2009

Big 12 doesn't fare well among top NFL players

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Griffin A recent story in the Houma (La.) Today newspaper indicated that the Big 12 ranks fourth among confere...

Chat Archive: Special Guests

The Special Guest Chat Archive

Carter's hit streak reaches 25

Kevin Goldstein is in awe of the total numbers A's prospect Chris Carter is putting up during his current 25-game hit streak.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Pirates 'clean house' in a very big way

In the span of roughly one calendar year, the Pirates have made a flurry of moves that have totally remade the look of their franchise.

30 is the new 40

In the post-steroids era, the battle is on to stockpile the best young talent

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Troy's Bear shows his human side

Bear Woods isn't just one of the best names in college football. The Troy linebacker, with his long dreadlocks and crazy game-day face paint, is one of...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Pirates giving draft pick $2.5M bonus

The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez, selected in the first round of the amateur draft earlier in the week.

After an epic, stock of two pitchers rises

Mike Belfiore and Austin Wood were the starting pitchers in the 25-inning epic May 30 between BC and Texas. Some, including Keith Law, thought it would doom their pro prospects. It may have actually helped.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

May 30 2009: Boston College Eagles infielder Mike Belfiore (#24) pitches against the University of Texas Longhorns during the 2009 NCAA...

Complete 2009 draft results

Check out which players were among the 1,521 selected in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, from Stephen Strasburg to Alibay Barkley.