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Three Strikes: The Pie cycle

Jayson Stark

...least seven straight starts allowing one run or none -- a list that includes Bob Gibson in 1968, Fernando Valenzuela in his Fernando-mania streak of 1981 and Johan Santana in his historic second half of...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 17, 2009

Verlander a thoroughly dominant force

Jayson Stark

...nbsp;On a famous evening 10 years ago, Fernando Tatis hit two grand slams in one inning...have been wondering why teams pitch to Adrian Gonzalez, this just in: They're not anymore. Gonzalez...

Blog Entry | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Ibanez on a Sandwich Award-winning roll

Jayson Stark

...first nine starts of any season without ever having their ERA even reach (gulp) 1.00 were Fernando Valenzuela in 1981 and your record holder, Juan Marichal (who made it through 11 straight starts in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 22, 2009

Three Strikes: A little Sandwich Award fun

Jayson Stark

...three outs). Hard to do, folks. • Speaking of hard stuff to do, Oakland's Gio Gonzalez gave up three runs in the 13th inning on Sunday, didn't get hung with a loss...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 08, 2009

Francona anxiously waits out WBC

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Red Sox manager Terry Francona admitted Monday he's sweating out the rest of the World Baseball Classic, hoping his players make it back healthy.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

It's been an offseason like never before

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

While this offseason might be called the strangest one in modern baseball history, it certainly can't be labeled an accident.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Strange But True year in review

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Baseball provided some odd moments in 2008, but really, did all this stuff actually happen? You can't make it up.

Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008

Hooray! ... The good, old-fashioned trade is back

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Several big names have already been traded, and a few more big ones could be moved this offseason. It's a beautiful thing.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007

There's still room on Brewers' bandwagon

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Don't discount what happens in April. It might be early, but history has proved that the first month carries weight.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2007

All the makings of one huge Mannyfest

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Due to a weak free-agent class, many trades could be made at the winter meetings.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005

Santana spins gold

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Not only is Johan Santana ultra-stingy allowing hits and runs, the Twins' ace has turned into a strikeout machine.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2004

High fives for the Birds

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The Orioles can hit, but they sure can't pitch. If they keep up the routine, they could be in for an historic year.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2004

Series of Braves setbacks

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

When's the last time the Braves lost four series' in a row? Hint: Their cleanup hitter was named Presley.

Story | Conversation | May 12, 2004

Dodgers produce Cy-borg factory

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The top 10 nuggets of the week, including another Cy Young award for the Dodgers trophy case.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2003

Mayhem breaks out at the trading deadline

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The trading deadline has seen its share of craziness over the years. And this year was no different.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2003