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, 2009Diamondbacks 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, 2009Sources: 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, 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, 2009Lester-Joba battle not so compelling
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Friday's game, including a matchup between Jon Lester and Joba Chamberlain that doesn't look as appealing this year compared to last.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009Promising careers at a crossroads
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWhat do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009Lewis uses speed to help Giants beat D-backs
Associated PressThe Giants scraped for a win on Monday to remain alive in their playoff chase.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 21, 2009Zito best of weak starting pitcher group
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Monday's action, including the return of Tim Wakefield.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009Tulowitzki homers in fourth straight game as Rockies best D-backs
Associated PressTroy Tulowitzki homered for a career-best fourth game in a row, Jason Giambi hit his first home run since coming to Colorado and the Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 Saturday night to open a little breathing space in the wild-card race.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 19, 2009Smoltz returns to Cards' rotation
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Friday's action, which is expected to include John Smoltz's return to the Cardinals' rotation.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009