Five questions about Cardinals-Dodgers
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineCheck 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, 2009Ohlendorf brimming with intelligence
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazinePirates 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 MagazineAt 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, 2009Maddux's absence leaves a definite void
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineAfter 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, 200910 spring days in Arizona
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhat's it like for a reporter covering the Cactus League? Come along for Tim Kurkjian's 10-day Arizona tour.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2009Healthy Carpenter on track for 2009
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineChris 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, 2009D-Backs, Tribe could spell doom for contenders
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe 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, 2006Players who must perform down stretch
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineFrom Justin Verlander to Mark Buehrle to Bronson Arroyo, several players need to step up in the month of September.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006Astros thrust their way back into contention
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe Astros have turned a previously sour situation into an exciting one with their improved play.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2005From 'Triple-A' team to contender in one season
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe 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, 2005Big challenge facing Braves
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineJ.D. Drew and the Braves face a fierce challenge from Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt and the hot Astros.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2004Many clubs facing early bullpen problems
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWith several closers out with injuries, bullpens on the whole are struggling to get those precious late-inning outs.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2003TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "chris hope" make the list?