Lincecum returns, gives Giants some life
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comTim Lincecum returned after missing two starts with back spasms and offered a special performance on one of the biggest nights of his career.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Giants' Johnson nearing return
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRandy Johnson has pitched a simulated game, taking the mound at San Francisco's AT&T Park for the first time since July 5.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Best, worst and weirdest of the first half
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks to MVPs and LVPs to some of the stranger moments on the diamond, we look back at the first half of the 2009 season.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009Johnson as great as ever in 300th win
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRandy Johnson was as tall and intimidating in his 300th victory as he was for the other 299 over a long and brilliant career.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Rain wins, Big Unit forced to wait
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRandy Johnson's first shot at career win No. 300 got postponed when rain washed out the Giants' game with the Nationals.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009Strange But True year in review
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBaseball provided some odd moments in 2008, but really, did all this stuff actually happen? You can't make it up.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Identifying the most feared hitter in the bigs
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Albert Pujols to Vladimir Guerrero to Manny Ramirez, all 30 big league managers weigh in on who they believe is the most feared hitter in baseball.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008Giants hope Bonds' record 'script' plays out at home
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe stage is set for Barry Bonds to hit No. 756 in his hometown. But given his recent struggles, that's no guarantee.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2007Injuries, box-score lines ... and funny quotes
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom the top five injuries to the funniest quotes, Jayson Stark lets you in on the nuttiness that took place during the first half.
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2007Girardi not a sure thing to be next Cubs skipper
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJoe Girardi's interview Monday with the Chicago Cubs went so well, he appears to have alleviated most concerns the Cubs' brass may have had over why he was fired in Florida.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2006Eight years later, opportunity knocks for Hoffman
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comDespite being the game's most prolific save artist, Trevor Hoffman waited eight years for a playoff opportunity ... until Saturday's Game 3.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2006Morneau, Howard rise to the top
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Most Valuable Players to Cy Youngs to Cy Yuks, Jayson Stark doles out his annual season-ending awards and much more.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2006Astros cast out ghosts of past Octobers
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt took 43 years of heartache. But the ever-hovering Astros have finally landed in the World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005Monster half-year makes Cubs' Lee an MVP
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJayson Stark's first half Cy Youngs and Yuks, MVPs and LVPs, rookies, managers and much more.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2005Sting training: Buzz about Oliver, Rockies
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Killer Bees in Arizona? Not exactly, but Jayson Stark has all the highlights and lowlights from spring training 2005.
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