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The leftovers tell us a lot from Game 2

Buster Olney

It has been a World Series of pitching so far, with the inevitable umpiring controversy sprinkled in. Some leftovers from Game 2: Mariano Rivera is ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Angels present a challenge for Sabathia

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The Angels have hit well against left-handed pitchers' fastballs this season, which should make things difficult for CC Sabathia in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Greinke finds a way to boost Cy Young chances as Royals halt climbing Twins

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Zack Greinke worked out of several jams in seven innings to bolster his AL Cy Young Award chances and Yuniesky Betancourt hit a three-run homer, helping the Kansas City Royals win their home finale 4-1 over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2009

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Red Sox-Royals Preview

Preview | September 22, 2009

Trevor Hoffman's tour of Memphis

Buster Olney

Milwaukee general manager Doug Melvin wrote in an e-mail posted here Monday that Trevor Hoffman is the Cal Ripken of pitchers, in the way that he prep...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2009

Rockies-Marlins Preview

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Rockies-Marlins Preview

Preview | August 16, 2009

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Rockies-Marlins Preview

Preview | August 14, 2009

Buehrle's near-perfection, punctuated

Buster Olney

...to get to him to chase pitches out of the strike zone. But Casilla hung in there, climbing back into the at-bat pitch by pitch, and with a 3-2 pitch Buehrle threw the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009

Burnett gets 10th win; Swisher homers twice for Yanks in win

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A.J. Burnett allowed two hits in seven innings and Nick Swisher homered twice Monday night, leading the New York Yankees to an 11-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 27, 2009

Swine flu should concern baseball

Buster Olney

Vicente Padilla has swine flu, and other Rangers may be diagnosed with the same illness -- but so far, none of the cases are thought to be serious. ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 25, 2009

Aaron advocates asterisks by records

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Former home run king Hank Aaron said Saturday that he's willing to accept steroid users into the club, but with asterisks.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009

The Brian Kenny Show

...Buehrle's perfect game. He tells us how he was able to hold onto the ball after climbing the wall to preserve perfection

Audio PodCast | July 23, 2009

Passionate quest for 'Miracle Ball'

Jim Wilkie, ESPN.com

A quest in search of a historic piece of baseball memorabilia resulted in far more personally for Brian Biegel, author of "Miracle Ball."

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

Astros-Dodgers Preview

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Astros-Dodgers Preview

Preview | July 16, 2009

Orioles-White Sox Preview

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Orioles-White Sox Preview

Preview | July 16, 2009