37 Results for casey blake

When Pedro's away, Dodgers play

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Dodgers couldn't figure out Pedro Martinez, but once he exited, L.A. began to stir -- and posted a stirring come-from-behind victory over the Phillies to even the NLCS at one win apiece.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Lineups for NLCS Game 1

Jayson Stark

...Cole Hamels, P Dodgers Rafael Furcal, SS Andre Ethier, RF Manny Ramirez, LF Matt Kemp, CF Casey Blake, 3B James Loney, 1B Ronnie Belliard, 2B Russell Martin, C Clayton Kershaw, P

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Phillies defy the odds -- again

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Some astonishing things happened in the Phillies' 8-6 victory over the Dodgers. Just ask George Sherrill or Clayton Kershaw or Chan Ho Park and the rest of the Phillies' bullpen.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Mets in impossible spot going forward

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Mets' awful season could very well turn into something the franchise won't recover from for a long time.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Dodgers add Nats' Belliard to bench

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Dodgers traded minor league pitcher Luis Garcia and a player to be named later to Washington on Sunday for infielder Ronnie Belliard.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2009

It's been an offseason like never before

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While this offseason might be called the strangest one in modern baseball history, it certainly can't be labeled an accident.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Rays might reacquire Young

Jayson Stark

...add starting pitching. With the Twins on the verge of losing out on their pursuit of Casey Blake, Colorado could provide an interesting alternative. The Twins have had interest all winter in acquiring Rockies...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008

Boras wants to talk to Dodgers about Manny

Jayson Stark

...of arbitration last week. • The Dodgers appear to be inching toward re-signing free agent Casey Blake. The hang-up continues to be whether the Dodgers are willing to guarantee a third season...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 08, 2008

Braves appear to be front-runner for Burnett

Jayson Stark

The hot topic in baseball Thursday was which initial-laden free-agent starter will be the first to sign -- A.J. Burnett or CC Sabathia? For weeks now...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Ready to roll the dice in Las Vegas

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to roll the dice, go for broke. The baseball world is preparing for what could be a wild week at the winter meetings in Las Vegas.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008

Time to check the shopping lists

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Free agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

New group of Phillies put stamp on franchise

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

After years of hearing about the exploits of other Phillies teams and players, a new group in Philadelphia placed its stamp on the franchise by delivering the organization's first World Series berth since 1993 with a 5-1 victory in Game 5 of the NLCS against the Dodgers.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008

Life and baseball collide for Manuel in Philly

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Charlie Manuel experienced a variety of emotions Friday -- the sadness that came with his mother's death in the morning and the satisfaction of his team going out and winning Game 2 of the NLCS against the Dodgers for him.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

One month … and 10 key questions

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Will the Angels lose their mojo? Can the Rockies do it again? Jayson Stark answers those questions and more with exactly one month left.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008

Phillies: 'No substance' to Manny talk

Jayson Stark

...that Manny talk. And although the Phillies have done some bat shopping (losing out on both Casey Blake and Xavier Nady), they're mostly focused on pitching. And they would be in the market...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 27, 2008