Weiner: Execs use press for influence
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs Major League Baseball monitors the free-agent market, the players' association is monitoring comments from team officials that it believes are meant to put a crimp in the money spent on talent this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Video insinuates Twins stole signs
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Twins reacted with a mix of anger and amusement to an Internet video that suggests catcher and MVP candidate Joe Mauer was stealing signs from second base in Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Twins still have some life left
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Twins didn't win pretty against the Tigers on Thursday, but this part of the season isn't about aesthetics -- it's about survival, and Minnesota kept the AL Central race going.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009Tigers fight, for playoffs and city
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Tigers, one win away from a spot in the postseason, are fighting not only for themselves, but also for their city.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009NCAA cracks down on baseball advisers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe line NCAA baseball players walk each spring while considering entering the MLB draft is a hazy one, and problems have arisen because of it. The NCAA Eligibility Center's new player questionnaire could alleviate those issues, or make things even worse for prospects.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009Young arms feel the 'grind' at this point
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom pitch counts to innings limits, Starting 9 assesses how several young pitchers are positioned for the stretch drive.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009Several rookies making a big impact
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRick Porcello and Elvis Andrus are among several rookies who've made valuable contributions to their teams through the first three months of the season.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Pitching suddenly Detroit's top asset
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLed by the threesome of Rick Porcello, Justin Verlander and Edwin Jackson, the Tigers sit atop the American League Central and also have the AL's best ERA.
Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Looking for competition? Here you go
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Debate rages in Rice's last year on ballot
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJim Rice is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the 15th and last time, and the debate over his candidacy is as alive as it's ever been.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008Agent: Renteria, Giants closing in on deal
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe agent for shortstop Edgar Renteria said hat he's making significant progress toward a deal that would bring the five-time All-Star to the Giants.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Griffey traded from Reds to White Sox for two players, cash
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comKen Griffey Jr. approved a trade from the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, paving the way for the future Hall of Famer to pursue a spot in the World Series for the first time in his career.
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