1178 Results for doug mientkiewicz

Free agents who could very well be bargains

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

From Randy Johnson to Felipe Lopez to Juan Rivera, "Starting 9" highlights the free agents who could prove to be a nice value for a relatively bargain price.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Outtakes At 200

Dan Patrick

Sometimes it's important to take inventory of your achievements.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Pirates want to win without committing long-term dollars

Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.com

Because the Pirates are committed to a long-term rebuilding plan, a 17th straight losing season is almost inevitable.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

The End Is Near!

Buster Olney

As their dynasty crumbles and a new stadium rises across the street, the Yankees need A-Rod more than ever-even though he has one foot out the door

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

All hands on deck

There are mere hours left in the regular season, and it's all hands on deck, reliever Chad Durbin tells his peers in the Philladelphia bullpen. He mig...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 27, 2008

Braun hits walk-off grand slam in 10th as Brewers keep pace with Mets

Associated Press

Ryan Braun delivered the game-winning grand slam in the 10th inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers finished a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-1 victory Thursday night to remain tied in the NL wild-card race.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Yankee Stadium a true treasure

...I did so, about 20,000 middle fingers shot back at me. Only in Yankee Stadium." Doug Mientkiewicz, former Yankees and Red Sox first baseman: "Every time you walk down the tunnel to the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2008

Loney, Dodgers hold off Pirates to win in 12

Associated Press

James Loney's line-drive single scored the go-ahead run in the 12th inning after Pittsburgh reliever Craig Hansen walked the bases full, and the Dodgers inched closer to winning the NL West by holding off the Pirates 4-3.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Garza, Rays looking for breathing room

The Rays always seem to do what they need to do, and after their walk-off victory Tuesday, they now have a chance to create a little buffer between th...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2008

LaRoche's two homers help Pirates beat streaking Dodgers

Associated Press

Adam LaRoche hit a grand slam among his two homers and the Pirates stalled the Dodgers' late-season surge with an eight-run seventh-inning rally that keyed a 15-8 victory.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 17, 2008

Red Sox doing what the Yankees aren't: sticking to their plan

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Unlike the Yankees of late, the Red Sox are willing to make unpopular decisions to serve the long-term interests of the franchise.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

More pressure at home for Brocail, Astros

...the damage they had in their own communities, swapping stories about how they coped with Hurricane Ike. Doug Brocail had been up overnight into early Saturday morning, listening to the winds, fearing what might happen...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 15, 2008

Pirates score early, often to complete sweep of struggling Cards

Associated Press

Adam LaRoche drove in three runs with a pair of hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored three times in both the first and second innings and went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 14, 2008

Oswalt tosses second straight shutout as Astros pound Pirates

Associated Press

Roy Oswalt threw his second straight complete-game shutout and set a Houston record for consecutive scoreless innings, helping the Astros gain ground in the playoff chase with a 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Minor Achievements: Impact of September roster expansion

Jason Grey, ESPN.com

Jason Grey previews which players might be called up during September roster expansions and says there's actually not a lot of fantasy value.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008