57 Results for dodgers

The Morning According to Us

Paul Kix

What if everybody in baseball juiced? Sure, it's almost a rote question now: Ah, didn't they at one point? But what if it were out in the open, encour...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 11, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Brian Hill

The Los Angeles Dodgers established the modern MLB record for home wins to start a season with their 13th straight victory...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009

A 2009 National League preview: Viral Video Style

Rick Paulas

Ever wonder which NL club would best represent "Monkey Smells Finger?" We are here for you with the previews. And the videos.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009

It's Not All Sun and Games

Jorge Aranguré Jr. & Luke Cyphers, ESPN The Magazine

The Dominican squad in the world baseball classic is once again brimming with stars. The kids who dream of following in their footsteps must navigate a scandal-ridden system. But it's hard to argue with the results.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

The Morning According to Us

Brian Hill

...mercenary clubhouse culture, but we can still acknowledge its existence. Manny re-inks a deal with the Dodgers, sending fans into a frenzy. Word of caution, Blue Crew: Manny's about the Money. He'll...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 06, 2009

ESPN Insider: Matt Wieters

Baseball Prospectus, via ESPN Insider

This much we know: Matt Wieters is going to be very good (read our NEXT take). Baseball Prospectus comes ("comes correct!") with a piece on him today:...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 03, 2009

A-Rod: Those Affected

Ted Bauer

You learn as early as pre-school that actions have repercussions, right? (Even if you don't know the word "repercussions" until fifth grade, like us.)...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 10, 2009

ESPN Insider: Matt Wieters and Manny Ramirez

Baseball Prospectus, via ESPN Insider

This much we know: Manny Ramirez is darn good (read Bill Simmons' take from this fall). This much we also know: Matt Wieters is going to be very good ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 30, 2009

Fantasy World: Geek Stats Win

Rick Paulas

Sabermetrics aren't just for geeks anymore. In 2008, the folks over at Baseball Prospectus had themselves what the commentariat call a "crossover ye...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 28, 2009

Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage

Peter Keating, ESPN The Magazine

What actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

The NEXT: Geographical Dispute To Have

Ted Bauer

Watching No Country for Old Men on Sunday morning with a friend, and this discussion arose: the West Coast isn't great for pro sports championships, i...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2008

Sportsnation Speaks

Peter Keating

We love to win. But as our State of the Fan poll-and our no. 1 team, the Spurs-makes clear, we love to be loved even more

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008

Reporting From ... The Winter Meetings

Rick Paulas

Jake Peavy is headed to the Cubs, or not. Francisco Rodriguez is going to be a Met. And CC Sabathia will be donning Yankee pinstripes next season. We ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008

Fundamental Change

Buster Olney

Baseball is going back to basics-just not the ones you learned from your old man

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008

Deep 6

All-star voters may not have noticed (c'mon, people, Nomar's hurt), but young shortstops are busting out all over. They're baseball's future-and a reflection of its past

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008