It's unsafe around closing time
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThere's only one Rivera, but reliable closers are becoming hard to find. Jayson Stark looks at five contenders with closer concerns.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2009About those empty seats …
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comGiven the dire state of the economy, you might think that attendance in April would be down. But you'd be wrong.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009Sources: Dodgers in talks with starters
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Dodgers have intensified conversations with the agents for free-agent starters Randy Wolf, Jon Garland and Braden Looper, with the hope of signing one of them in the next few days.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2009Hallelujah! Spring is finally here
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comMost improved. Least recognizable. Best and worst signings. It was an eventful offseason, but spring is finally here.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2007Carpenter nothing short of complete brilliance
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIn an outing befitting a true ace, Chris Carpenter tossed eight dominant innings in the Cardinals' victory in Game 3.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2006Suppan goes deep -- at the plate and on the mound
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJeff Suppan's rare exploits with the bat and with his arm stuck the Mets with a 2-1 series deficit.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2006Spring fills the air
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comMost improved. Least recognizable. Best and worst signings. It was an eventful offseason, but spring is finally here.
Story | Conversation | February 14, 2006Phillies could go to three years with Gordon
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHaving lost out on re-signing Billy Wagner, the Phillies are considering making an offer to Tom Gordon to become their new closer.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2005Palmeiro clears waivers
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWe're not sure who wants any part of him -- other than Congress. But Rafael Palmeiro cleared waivers Friday, according to sources.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2005Time is running out
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comMajor League Baseball will be facing a total relocation fiasco if a decision on the Expos isn't made by October.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2004Cowboy Up-rising
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Boston Red Sox will win the World Series this year, rewriting their history instead of succumbing to it.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2004Dissecting the field
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comLed by the defending champion Marlins, there's a long list of clubs that will contend for October glory in '04.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2004Urbina to 'wait it out' for right deal
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comUgueth Urbina is willing to stay unsigned for as long as possible until the right deal comes his way.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2004Percival highlights trade possibilities
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Troy Percival to Freddy Garcia to Magglio Ordonez, several players could get traded at the winter meetings.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2003Who knew this oldster had it in him?
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAt the age of 72, Jack McKeon took over the Marlins in May and led the team to a World Series title.
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