24 Results for dodgers

LeBron's miscalculation about numbers

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

LeBron overlooks a thing or two when he says the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23. Like Jackie Robinson. And American history. King James should know better.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Postseason had many defining moments

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

While the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

The World Series we've been waiting for

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are the best teams not just in their respective leagues but also in all of baseball.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Energized Halos face big test in Game 4

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

In order to pull even in the ALCS, the Angels must figure out a way to solve CC Sabathia in Game 4.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

The Revolutionary

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Billy Beane's Oakland A's aren't faring well in the standings again, and Beane's Moneyball legacy could be the collateral damage.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2009

Pedro's value? He makes a difference

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Pedro Martinez might not make it with the Phillies, but one thing is certain: His comeback in Philadelphia won't be boring.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009

No honor in Red Sox anniversary

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The Red Sox like to celebrate 'Pumpsie' Green, their first black player. On the 50th anniversary of Green's first appearance, Howard Bryant questions the propriety of those celebrations.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Stop the All-Star Game madness

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

It was a dumb idea in 2003, and it's a dumb idea now. It's time to stop the madness of linking the All-Star Game outcome to home-field advantage in the World Series.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Fair or not, Washington a lame duck

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Rangers manager Ron Washington is in the final year of his contract and, despite having his team in first place, he's been given no assurances that he'll get an extension.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009

Manny fallout: no excuses left

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Somebody has always had an excuse, a way to dismiss the latest steroid revelation in baseball. But no longer. Not after Manny Ramirez's suspension.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Jackie's Day calls, but few players listen

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Baseball honors Jackie Robinson on Wednesday, as it should. But why has only one major league player donated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation?

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009

Pressure to perform encircles Girardi

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The pressure to perform encircles second-year Yankees manager Joe Girardi, and the scrutiny will be as intense as ever.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009

Teixeira's challenge: Yankee legends

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

The toughest pressure for new Yankee Mark Teixeira this season just might come from the watchful eye of the man known as Mr. October.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

The lost leverage of Manny and T.O.

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

What have we learned from Manny Ramirez and Terrell Owens in the past few weeks? Maybe it's that the balance of power is shifting to ownership in pro sports.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009

Aaron's ethic: Now more than ever

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Hank Aaron's last season was 1976, more than three decades ago. But as he turns 75, the game of baseball needs his integrity and values more than ever, writes ESPN.com's Howard Bryant.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009