Yankees' spring plans for Joba, Hughes
Peter Gammons...have a first base/left field/center field mix of Jackson, Gerardo Parra, Brandon Allen and Chris Young. Yes, I had Derek Jeter second on my AL MVP ballot behind Joe Mauer, because in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009
Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRecently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009The Spawn of 'Moneyball'
Buster OlneyAn American League executive, considered to be one of the best and brightest, chatted in the spring of 2008 about the résumés of the front-o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009
We are BACK, RISE UP BOYS
High School Lacrosse...39;s my list for the moment... 1. Chris Brown featuring Weezy, I can transform ya 2...Lil Wayne ft. Gucci Man 2. Almost Famous, Young Berg 3. Mary's Song, (Oh My...
Blog Entry | October 16, 2009DE Poston waiting on UCLA
Gerry Hamilton...Texas commit Greg Daniels to form a formidable defensive line duo for St. Pius X. Young on the rise Chris Young (Dayton, Texas/Dayton High) is one of the top rising senior prospects in the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009
Diamondbacks top Cubs in season finale
Associated PressDoug Davis gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a win over the Chicago Cubs in the finale of disappointing seasons for both teams.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2009What to watch in Rangers' finale
Richard DurrettNo playoffs doesn't mean nothing to play for today for the Rangers. I would think most eyes will be on the pitching mound, with Scott Feldman starting...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2009Things to watch in last two games
Richard Durrett...ninth rookie in team history to win 10 games in a season and the first since Chris Young won 12 games in 2005. Hunter could also become the first rookie starter in Rangers history...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009A "Major League" move by the Padres
Buster OlneyIf you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009
Sources: Padres fire GM Towers
ESPN.com news servicesA person familiar with the decision says Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager in the major leagues, is being fired by the San Diego Padres.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Byrnes' two homers, five RBIs lead Diamondbacks past Cubs
Associated PressEric Byrnes had his first multihomer game in more than two years and drove in five runs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Chicago Cubs 12-3 Friday in the opener of the final series of disappointing seasons for both teams.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 02, 2009First Cup: Friday
Henry Abbott, TrueHoopMichael Wallace of The Miami Herald: "Players and coaches said Alonzo Mourning already is having an impact in his new role as Miami's vice pr...
Blog | October 02, 2009Lincecum states case for 2nd straight Cy Young in final start to lift Giants
Associated PressTim Lincecum struck out seven in his final start of the season, and Andres Torres homered and hit an RBI triple and the San Francisco Giants finished their home schedule with a 7-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 01, 2009Cy Young candidates make final pitch
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass previews Thursday's action, which includes a couple of NL Cy Young award candidates making their final regular-season starts.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009