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Dan Rafael is ESPN.com's boxing writer. Rafael began writing for ESPN.com in March 2005 after working for 5 years as the boxing writer for USA Today.

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Saturday, April 8 - THE PULSE on ESPNEWS

...draft expert Andy North: ESPN golf analyst from Augusta Mike Conley Jr.: Ohio State basketball prospect Dan Rafael: ESPN.com boxing writer PLUS YOUR COMMENTS ON ... The Masters NFL schedule MLB opening week More...

Chat | April 07, 2006

Yankees game can't 'Contend'

Dan Rafael

...Every round counts. • So far, this episode was the most heart wrenching. My wife, Jenn Rafael, cried at least twice, once when Jaidon Codrington was dealt the news that his father had died...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2007

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Story | September 07, 2004

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Time to check the shopping lists

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Free agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Seriously, just coincidence or something more?

...and a run scored. The errors allowed the Dodgers to turn over the batting order, after which Rafael Furcal bunted for an infield single and Russell Martin laced a bases-clearing double to left center...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2008

Dodgers make statement, sweep away Diamondbacks

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Dodgers followed up an eight-game losing streak with an eight-game winning streak to now lead the NL West.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2008

Ramirez's bat powers Dodgers into West's top spot

Associated Press

Manny Ramirez hit a three-run HR, helping the Dodgers beat Brandon Webb and the Diamondbacks 7-2.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 06, 2008

Hit Parade: Hot and cold September hitters

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts discusses some hitters whose September averages are pretty far out of line with their normal averages.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

D-backs, Dodgers worth watching down the stretch

...a row on the road entering the series with D-backs, went into The Chase and beat Dan Haren and Brandon Webb and woke up in their own beds on Labor Day with the realization...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2008

Relief Efforts: Under-the-radar saves guys for 2009

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at 10 guys who are not closing now but could be in line for saves come 2009.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Relief Efforts: Sherrill disabled, Wagner still ailing

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell discusses the injury issues of two more closers, George Sherrill and Billy Wagner, as well as those to buy low and sell high on down the stretch.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

Hardcore: Who's the best of a good A's bullpen?

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris discusses the great Oakland bullpen and who is the best option to be the closer.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

If You're Hardcore: Back of Pirates rotation

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris discusses Jeff Karstens' insertion to the Pirates' rotation and the other options for the back end of the Pittsburgh staff.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Relief Efforts: Closers seem safe from being dealt

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft says those closers rumored to be dealt at the deadline seem to be safe for saves the rest of the year.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2008