21 Results for chipper jones

Matchup to watch: Pujols vs. Halladay

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

When players were asked which hitter-pitcher matchup they'd stop to watch, one dominated the rest: Albert Pujols vs. Roy Halladay.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Ohlendorf brimming with intelligence

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Pirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf, a Princeton graduate, might be the smartest guy in any room he enters. For proof, just read his senior thesis.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009

Reliving the Randy Johnson experience

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

What's it like to face one of the most intimidating pitchers ever? Ask the hitters who've stood in the batter's box against Randy Johnson.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Witnessing a renaissance at third base

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The hot corner has never been so hot. We've got some supremely talented third basemen in the game right now.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Jones remains familiar face in Atlanta

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

A lot has changed in Atlanta, but not Chipper Jones, who is still with the Braves and has no intention of going anyplace else.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2009

Give up? It's not in Smoltz's DNA

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

What keeps John Smoltz coming back for more year after year? His insatiable appetite for competition.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009

Yankees will be must-see TV

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

An offseason of big spending and a move into a brand-new stadium make the Yankees the most fascinating story heading into the 2009 season.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2009

Identifying deserving All-Stars a tall task

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

A position-by-position breakdown of the players who should be All-Star starters and reserves.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008

On-field celebrations sadly here to stay

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

On-field celebrations have become the norm over the past decade or so, much to the chagrin of many veteran and retired players.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008

FIREPOWER

Tim Kurkjian

Batters always look for fastballs from Curt Schilling. He likes it that way.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

Four could reach 500-HR mark this season

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Four players could reach the 500 mark this season, and another 20 have a chance -- an outside chance for some -- to achieve the feat.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2007

When making predictions, just flip a coin

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The Cubs could win the NL Central or finish fifth in the division. Yeah, it's one of those years that's just impossible to make predictions.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007

Battles will be on for several open spots

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

From the Angels' first base job to the Red Sox's closer role, many starting spots will be up for grabs this spring.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2007

Ultracompetitive Ripken changed the game

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

With his power, perseverance and presence, Cal Ripken was unlike any shortstop who's ever played the game.

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2006

Players who must perform down stretch

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

From Justin Verlander to Mark Buehrle to Bronson Arroyo, several players need to step up in the month of September.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006