12 Results for chris hope

Five questions about Cardinals-Dodgers

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Check out the top five questions heading into the NL Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 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

'He is the switch-hitting Jesus'

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

At 6-foot-5, catcher Matt Wieters is not just a big target. He's also the biggest thing to hit Baltimore in recent years as the top prospect makes his much-anticipated debut tonight.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Maddux's absence leaves a definite void

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

After his retirement at the end of last season, the search is on for another pitcher like Greg Maddux. Good luck finding him.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009

10 spring days in Arizona

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

What's it like for a reporter covering the Cactus League? Come along for Tim Kurkjian's 10-day Arizona tour.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2009

Healthy Carpenter on track for 2009

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Chris Carpenter looks like he'll be part of the Cardinals' rotation on Opening Day, making St. Louis immediate contenders in the NL Central.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009

D-Backs, Tribe could spell doom for contenders

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The Diamondbacks and Indians are the two teams who could be major spoilers over the final two-plus weeks of the season.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 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

Astros thrust their way back into contention

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The Astros have turned a previously sour situation into an exciting one with their improved play.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2005

From 'Triple-A' team to contender in one season

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The D-Backs lost 111 games last season, but good health, a weakened division and key additions have turned them contenders, Tim Kurkjian says.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2005

Big challenge facing Braves

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

J.D. Drew and the Braves face a fierce challenge from Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt and the hot Astros.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2004

Many clubs facing early bullpen problems

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

With several closers out with injuries, bullpens on the whole are struggling to get those precious late-inning outs.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2003