The life of the backup quarterback

Posted by ESPN.com's Paul Kuharsky     AP Photo/Robert E. Klein   Quarterback Matt Cassel finds himself in the spotlight in New Englan...

Chat with Jayson Stark

...two other players in history have ever had a year like that: Lou Brock (1967) and Craig Biggio. Those 212 hits last year would be the most ever by a National League shortstop -- if...

After battling cancer, tossing no-hitter, Lester wins Hutch Award

Jon Lester, who has recovered from cancer, clinched the World Series for the Red Sox in 2007 and threw a no-hitter last season, was selected as the recipient of the Hutch Award.

Pujols presented with 2008 Roberto Clemente Award during Game 3 ceremony

Albert Pujols was presented with the 2008 Robert Clemente Award, given annually to a major league player who combines community service with excellence on the field.

Ausmus homers in last game as an Astro; Braves end with worst year since 1990

Brad Ausmus hit a two-run homer in his final game with Houston and the Astros ended the season with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Pence plays the game with passion

...he was a kid. His dad espoused the hustle of Pete Rose and George Brett and Craig Biggio, and then, when Pence was at Texarkana Junior College, his head coach said something that snagged...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 07, 2008

D-backs, Dodgers worth watching down the stretch

PHOENIX -- From a distance, the National League West is the breakdown lane, where the Diamondbacks and Dodgers prepared for this past weekend's showdo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2008

Wigginton's homer enough for Astros to get win

Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros' 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Ruth, Phelps among greatest athletes ever

After Michael Phelps won his third gold medal on Tuesday, the question of how he ranks among the greatest athletes ever grew organically on the radio ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 17, 2008

...Pirates defeated the Astros, 2-0. (Photo by Paul Jasienski/Getty Images) PITTSBURGH - JULY 21: Infielder Craig Biggio #7 of the Houston Astros smiles while in the dugout prior to a game against the...

Who is the all-time greatest in Astros history?

Vote for the greatest Astro ever in Baseball Tonight's series on each franchise's all-time greatest player.

Deciding who gets to stay in the Hall

...basemen. But I would add Joe Gordon and Bobby Grich (and of course Roberto Alomar and Craig Biggio when they're eligible). I'm not a small-Hall guy. I'm a great-Hall...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 25, 2008

Players who show their value all over the diamond

Paying tribute to the super-utility players, those who've made a contribution at three or more positions this season.

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Some familiar faces still looking for work

Kenny Lofton is among the familiar faces who have drifted from the scene without saying goodbye, but would play again if given the opportunity.