35 Results for eric gagne

Greinke takes Cy Young lead!

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...seventh. • Also in '03, the Predictor predicted that Mark Prior would win; instead closer Eric Gagne won and Prior finished third. • In 2004, the Predictor did like Gagne as the winner...

Blog | September 23, 2009

Our (preliminary) All-Decade Team

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

As promised, a fisking of Matt Waters' All-Aughts Team: 1B Albert Pujols 2B Jeff Kent SS Derek Jeter 3B Alex Rodriguez LF Barry Bonds CF Ca...

Blog | June 01, 2009

Mets, Phillies and Brewers battling for two spots in NL

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Mets, Phillies and Brewers are fighting for two playoff spots. The loser is going to look back and wonder what might have been.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

No real sure thing among National League closers

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Brewers' Salomon Torres is among several closers on contending teams in the National League who are far from reliable.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008

Top 10 All-Star Games

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The best games in All-Star history? Ted Williams' game-winning blast at Briggs Stadium in Detroit put 1941 on our list.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Cueto's debut ranks among best

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Johnny Cueto's brilliant major league debut ranks among the best in baseball history.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008

Webb vs. Carpenter for NL Cy Young

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Who will win the NL Cy Young Award? It'll be a race to the finish between Brandon Webb and Chris Carpenter.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 13, 2006

Continuing the umpire discussion

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Readers voice their thoughts on Rob Neyer's last column about Bob Davidson's botched call in the U.S.-Japan WBC game.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006

Izturis is not a leadoff hitter

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

The Dodgers' lineup is not the lineup of a contender. And the Nats are no great prize, either. Rob Neyer explains.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 05, 2005

Nationals resemble '04 Reds

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Rob Neyer offers three freaky statistics that you should know about the Cubs, Nationals and Phillies.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 17, 2005

Ninth inning is special

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

In the past five seasons, some competent middle relievers have developed into outstanding closers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 25, 2005

Draft strategies need refinement

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

When it comes to drafting pitchers, collegians have an edge. But that may be missing the point.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 14, 2005

What a relief for Dodgers

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

David Ross hasn't produced much for the Dodgers of late. That all changed with his game-winning homer Thursday.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 30, 2004

Astros doing amazin' stuff

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

The Astros sit in a pretty position atop the NL wild-card race. But can they hold on through the weekend?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 29, 2004

Great bunch of arms

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

The Red Sox sweeping the A's highlighted the night, but there was plenty more to discuss from Wednesday's action.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 08, 2004