The top matchups of the World Series
Buster OlneyThese are my top matchups of the World Series, beyond the battle of old friends CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee: The Yankees' hitters against Cliff Lee's f...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 28, 2009
Insider Intel: Twins vs. Yankees
Keith Law, ESPN InsiderKeith Law previews the Twins and Yankees ALDS, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad, and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: Notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats and Info.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009
BP: For the pen, it's also in the Cards
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusAfter a close analysis of all of MLB's playoff-bound pens, Baseball Prospectus finds that the St. Louis Cardinals stand above all others.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009
Parsing the Pirates' streak
Rob Neyer, SweetSpotYes, today everyone's talking about the Pirates. Not only Howard Bryant, but Dejan Kovacevic and Joe Posnanski, too! Kovacevic provides all the ...
Blog | September 08, 2009Matsui's 2 HRs, 7 RBIs key 20-run outburst as Yankees down Red Sox
Associated PressHideki Matsui homered twice and had a career-high seven RBIs, Alex Rodriguez had four hits and the New York Yankees picked up where they left off against the Boston Red Sox with a 23-hit attack and a 20-11 win Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 21, 2009Youkilis hits walk-off homer in 11th to propel BoSox over Yanks
Associated PressJason Bay homered off Mariano Rivera with two outs in the ninth to send the game to extra innings, and Kevin Youkilis hit a solo shot in the 11th on Friday night as the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 5-4 for their eighth straight victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 24, 2009Count on Red Sox Nation celebrating
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe consensus around baseball is that the three best teams reside in the AL East. And the last one standing will be the Red Sox.
Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009Relief Efforts: Spring bullpen rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell does a quick rundown of each team's bullpen situation as spring training starts.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009Mussina gets 20th win in opener; BoSox win nightcap in 10th
Associated PressThe Red Sox defeated the Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings on Sunday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2008Yanks upend BoSox as Mussina wins 20 games for first time in 18-year career
Associated PressMike Mussina became the oldest pitcher to win 20 games in the season for the first time, reaching the milestone on the final game of the season Sunday as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 in a day-night doubleheader opener.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2008Grading the deadline acquisitions
At the trade deadline in 2007, I remember saying and writing that the Boston Red Sox were the biggest winners because they had gotten the best shutdow...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 20, 2008
Ranking contenders' bullpens
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFactoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Lefties giving Ichiro a hard time
Special to ESPN.comWhite Sox left-hander John Danks has struggled in his past three starts.
Story | Conversation | August 03, 2008
Yanks fill needs with Nady, Marte
Peter Pascarelli, ESPNThe Yankees took care of a pair of needs when they acquired Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte from the Pirates.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2008Cano's bat, Pettitte's arm lead Yankees to eighth straight win
Robinson Cano homered and drove in three runs, Andy Pettitte gave the Yankees another strong start and New York beat the Red Sox 10-3 Saturday for its eighth straight win.
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