52 Results for curt schilling

Wide-open division races should make for a compelling finish

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

With five of the six division races still very much up for grabs, which teams hold a scheduling advantage over the final eight weeks of the regular season?

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008

Clubs with pitching looking to sell high

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Teams are being driven to the trade market by a thin free-agent pitching class -- but the cost to land an ace won't be cheap.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

Faltering bullpen at root of Boston's struggles

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

With their once-comfortable AL East lead nearly gone, the Red Sox are struggling for answers as they try to avoid a '78-like collapse.

Story | Conversation | September 20, 2007

Lester finally realizes long-awaited return to majors

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Jon Lester's inspirational story of defeating lymphoma finally has come full circle now that he's back with the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2007

Red Sox feel powerful enough without Rocket

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Red Sox think they have the parts to make a World Series run, even without Roger Clemens.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2007

Red Sox throwing big three at Yankees

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Forget about any lingering doubts. The Red Sox feature a stacked rotation as they renew their rivalry with the Yankees.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2007

Quadragenarian earning power

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Why retire? Curt Schilling and a handful of fellow quadragenarian hurlers still have a lot to give -- and a lot to earn.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007

Relief help may be key to offseason

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The Red Sox have plenty of work to do if they are to keep pace with the rest of the American League.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2006

Baseball is healthy, but free agency is dying

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

The era of the deep free-agent market, providing quick fixes for those with deep pockets, is likely over for good, writes Sean McAdam.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2006

September a real challenge for young pitchers

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

For many young pitchers, September is different than any other month in the regular season. Infinitely different.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006

Teams willing to pay for known commodities

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Why should the young guys have all the fun? Veteran pitchers like Tom Glavine, 40, are defying Father Time.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006

Finding dependable arms won't be easy

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

With Roger Clemens out of the picture, where will the Red Sox, Yankees and Rangers turn for pitching help? Sean McAdam examines.

Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006

Red Sox believe Papelbon is the real deal

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

In rookie closer Jonathan Papelbon, the Red Sox may just have the second coming of Mariano Rivera, writes Sean McAdam.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2006

Red Sox ace off to a solid start

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

Curt Schilling looked a lot like his old self in his Opening Day start against the Rangers.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2006

Red Sox run out of magic

Sean McAdam, Special to ESPN.com

There's no joy in Boston this October. An era has ended, and change is going to come sooner rather than later, writes Sean McAdam.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2005