A new Chuck takes on Texas

At the conclusion of the winter meetings last week, a fellow traveler introduced himself, and as we went through the security line, we started talking...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

'MLB 10: The Show:' Six things to know

ESPN's Jon Robinson takes an exclusive first look at Sony's "MLB 10: The Show."

...3-2 victory at Busch Stadium. Nov 2, 2009; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of game five...

At what cost, Holliday?

...There's a top tier of superstars, a tier that includes Pujols and Joe Mauer and Chase Utley and Hanley Ramirez. There's a second tier that includes Evan Longoria and Ryan Zimmerman and...

Since becoming a regular, Chase Utley been the most valuable player in baseball

A chip-cashing trade

The trade will include big names and first-round picks when it is finally completed. Curtis Granderson is an All-Star with some major numbers and a su...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Dexter Fowler goes airborne to avoid Chase Utley during Game 4 of the NLDS

Will David Wright's power return?

...Making Citi Field more home run friendly will only sharpen the fangs of Met-killers like Chase Utley, who hit nearly as many homers in Flushing last year (four) as Wright (five) and actually...

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Sox third baseman says he feels great

Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell says he has been unaffected by trade rumors.

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Marian Gaborik will be MVP

Marian Gaborik will silence Caps fans when he wins the Hart Trophy over Alex Ovechkin.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Chase Utley belts one of his five World Series home runs

Yankees' spring plans for Joba, Hughes

...drove the train. One thing many learned during the World Series is that Derek Jeter and Chase Utley might as well be the same person. They just won't talk in the first-person...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009