NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

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149 Results for final four

Molina to catch for Burnett in ALDS

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The A.J. Burnett-Jorge Posada tandem performed to less than rave reviews during the regular season, so Yankees manager Joe Girardi is giving Burnett a new batterymate in the American League Division Series.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Players who've thrived for losing teams

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Playing for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Tall Tales: Big moments for Big Unit

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Randy Johnson versus ... John Kruk in the 1993 All-Star Game ... a dove ... the Braves in 2004. Here's a look at some of the most memorable moments -- good and bad -- in the Big Unit's storied career.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Ex-Red Sox GM who oversaw Clemens' departure mum on report

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette, who oversaw Roger Clemens' departure from Boston, had little to say about allegations in the Mitchell report that Clemens used steroids after he left the Red Sox.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2007

Plenty of power left on the market

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

With spring training approaching, several big-league clubs still have prominent holes to fill.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 18, 2005

Most valuable pitcher of the 2000s

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Mariano Rivera stood out from all other pitchers in the 2000s by delivering dominant season after dominant season.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Deal to pay Wagner $7M in 2010

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Atlanta Braves have reached agreement on a one-year contract with veteran reliever Billy Wagner.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Putting the pieces back together

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Hoyer sure has opportunity in San Diego

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Recently hired Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is now the leading man in San Diego after spending the last several years in the background in Boston.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Girardi wins battle of managerial wits

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Players make the difference in late October. In the World Series opener, the storyline revolved around Cliff Lee's masterful pitching and ...

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Yankees arrive at desired destination

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees set out with a simple purpose -- reach the World Series and win it. By dispatching the Angels, New York has completed half the equation.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Little, if any, suspense left in ALCS

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez leading the way, the Yankees blew out the Angels in Game 4 of the ALCS and are now within one win of reaching the Fall Classic.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Angels create their own celebration

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Angels watched the Yankees celebrate in Game 2, and in Game 3 they made it a point to have their own little party.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Another wild walk-off for the Yankees

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees have made late-inning, wild wins routine this season, and they got another one in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Angels.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

Angels' Hunter embraces leadership role

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Along with having a big season offensively, Torii Hunter has displayed a fiery side in his role as a leader with the Angels.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009