Hamels, Howard stumble in Game 3
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCole Hamels was thumped and Ryan Howard struggled yet again at the plate as the Phillies fell behind 2-1 in this World Series against the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009Fans vote early, often for Victorino
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comShane Victorino is getting plenty of support in his bid to claim the final roster spot on the National League All-Star team.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009It's the good … and the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome players, including MLB home run leader Adrian Gonzalez, are roadkill at home and world-beaters on the road. Or vice versa.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Could be a wild weekend ... weather permitting
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIt's going to be awfully difficult to top Thursday's walk-off wins, as this weekend's rainy forecast may cause problems for several postseason hopefuls.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008Players who really produce in September
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJimmy Rollins and Randy Johnson are among nine players who have put together impressive numbers in the final month of the season.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Power numbers down significantly for several players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Prince Fielder to Delmon Young, several players have seen their power numbers decline appreciably in the first 2½ months of the season.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008Reyes still considered king of thieves
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" breaks down the top base stealers in the game, leading off with the Mets' Jose Reyes.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2008Pie, Gonzalez among Cactus League phenoms
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFelix Pie and Carlos Gonzalez are only two among a group of young Cactus League players who could emerge in 2008.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2008Fukudome likened to Ichiro-Matsui hybrid
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Cubs are still learning how to relate to Kosuke Fukudome, but early indications are that their new teammate's a perfect fit for their primary needs.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2008Fukudome will make formal announcement next week
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOutfielder Kosuke Fukudome, a hot commodity on baseball's free agent market, plans to make a formal announcement early next week on whether he will remain in Japan in 2008 or pursue offers to play in the United States, his agent said.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007Hunter's signing opened up more possibilities for center fielders
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are still plenty of high-caliber center fielders on the market. Here's where things stand for the principals.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007Many possible reasons for decline in big flies
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHome run records and milestones aside, this season has been relatively fireworks-free when it comes to the long ball.
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