226 Results for brian bannister

Big week for Rays; Phillies play eight

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 23 of the baseball season, which includes the Phillies' playing eight games against rather weak opponents.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Kazmir, Penny to debut for new teams

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's games, which includes debuts by Scott Kazmir and Brad Penny for new teams.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Hot pitcher versus hot offense

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's action in the major leagues and is downright giddy about red-hot pitcher Tommy Hanson facing the Philadelphia Phillies.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009

Veterans Pedro, Smoltz try again

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews this weekend's MLB action, including John Smoltz set to make his debut with the Cardinals.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009

Lilly gets soft landing in return

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Monday's action in the major leagues and is excited about Ted Lilly's return, especially since he faces the weak Padres.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2009

Where does Pedro rank?

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 20th week of the major league season and notes that Pedro Martinez gets a two-start week.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009

Nats more than capable at home

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the week ahead for Baseball Challenge, noting the Washington Nationals have been good offensively of late.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009

What to expect from Pedro

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's action in the majors and breaks down what is likely from Pedro Martinez's Phillies debut.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Blanton is available and startable

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's action in the majors and notes that Joe Blanton is likely available and a good start.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009

The stretch run is upon us

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 18 of the baseball season, noting that rotations should have some new names in them with the trade deadline having passed.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Sabathia faces the Sox in Chicago

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews this weekend's action in the major leagues and notes that among all the trades, CC Sabathia is a good bet in Chicago.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Cain starts twice for Giants

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the week ahead in Baseball Challenge.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

How will Buehrle follow his perfecto?

Adam Madison, ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's action, including Mark Buehrle taking the mound for the first time since his perfect game.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Before the real shuffling begins

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews the 17th week of the major league season and notes that the Brewers and Giants have favorable matchups for their hitters.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Holliday ready to star for new team

AJ Mass, ESPN.com

AJ Mass previews Week 17 for Baseball Challenge.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009