63 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

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

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

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

Oswalt versus Carpenter highlights schedule

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday in the major leagues for fantasy and notes that a marquee matchup between Roy Oswalt and Chris Carpenter tops the day.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Dodgers staff gets 10 straight at home

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 11-day first "week" of Segment 2 of the Baseball Challenge.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Carp and Cards a great bet

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 13th week of the major league season and offers his best two-start pitchers plus sleeper hitters.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Wright should be all right in Philly

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the penultimate week in Segment 1 of Baseball Challenge and likes David Wright in Philly.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Santana battles Phils and Yanks

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 10th week of the major league season and notes that Johan Santana will get two big matchups versus Phils and Yanks.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009

Johnson takes first crack at No. 300

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Wednesday's action, which is highlighted by Randy Johnson's going for his 300th victory.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Branyan has been somewhat lucky

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft examines May's BABIP numbers and discusses players who are lucky, like Russell Branyan, and others who are not.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Those darned White Sox!

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the eighth week of the season, and says the Angels' pitching staff is on the top of his pick list.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009