Perhaps the offseason bar set too high, too soon
Peter GammonsSo much for the general managers meetings, which began five days after the World Series and 10 days before the free-agency period opens. They're reall...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
Phillies appear primed to repeat as champs
Peter GammonsThe Phillies wait a week for the World Series, which may rest their pitching staff, and may or may not cool the hitters that pummeled the Dodgers. As ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: L.A. Dodgers
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider StaffThe Dodgers have a young nucleus that will keep them in the NL West hunt at least for next season. But the Rockies are closing in fast.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
Changing speeds key to handling Phils
Special to ESPN.comHiroki Kuroda will need to mix up his pitches in order to hold down the powerful 3-4-5 hitters in the Phillies' lineup in Game 3 of the NLCS on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009
Sabathia giving Yankees whatever they need
Buster OlneyMargie Sabathia flew into New York the other day, and if she and her son held to family tradition late Friday night, they probably spent 15 or 20 minu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009
Insider Intel: Phillies vs. Dodgers
Keith Law and Baseball Prospectus, ESPN InsiderKeith Law previews the Phillies vs. Dodgers 2009 NLCS, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009
BP: An analysis of playoff ballparks
Clay Davenport, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at the 2009 MLB playoff ballparks and finds guys who are likely to shine because of the parks they'll be playing in.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009
A "Major League" move by the Padres
Buster OlneyIf you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009
NL West is better than you might think
Peter GammonsTwo years ago, four of the five teams in the NL West had better than .500 records, and the Rockies and Diamondbacks played in the NLCS. This season, t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 05, 2009
Joe Torre's Straw man acquisition
Buster Olney...the Dodgers will surrender a decent prospect, something they did last year as well, in acquiring Casey Blake. But they needed some help with their rotation, especially with signs that Chad Billingsley still hasn...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2009
Santana having resurgent month
Special to ESPN.comAfter a rough return from injury, Ervin Santana is finding his touch in August.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009
ATH : Manny Will Taint Dodgers?
Is the Dodgers season tainted because of Manny Ramirez?
Video | July 07, 2009
Lester mixing in more changeups
Special to ESPN.comJon Lester is throwing more changeups lately, but that trend might change when he faces the Rangers on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2009
Is Garrett Jones for real?
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey takes a closer look at the power surge by the Pirates' Garrett Jones.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009
The New York Mets' guru problem
Buster OlneyA constant challenge for those who worked for George Steinbrenner when he ran the Yankees was to try to keep track of who had his ear and happened to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 26, 2009
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