City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a 'tough time'
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comLess than a year ago, the Tigers seemed to be sitting pretty after acquiring Miguel Cabrera in a blockbuster trade. Now they're coming off a last-place finish and face an uncertain future.
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008Philadelphia finally gets another title
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comPhiladelphia had spent the past 25 years watching other cities celebrate titles … until the Phillies dismissed the Rays in five games to win the franchise's second World Series title, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Phillies somehow make the impossible happen
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Phillies' historic comeback to win the NL East was one that had to be seen to be believed.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2007'Winning' clearly on Clemens' mind
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWill Roger Clemens' body hold up and allow him to excel with the Astros? That's among the questions surrounding the Rocket's return.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006No more doubts about Cuban baseball
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBy beating the Dominicans, the Cubans proved that they belong at the world's highest possible level.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2006A long list of happenings over the last 46 years
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe ZIP code was introduced and the Beatles formed and broke up. Just a few of the things that happened in between White Sox trips to the Series.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2005Clemens' legend only grows in Texas
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comRoger Clemens' extraordinary magnetism has transformed Houston into a baseball town.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2005White Sox put a stop to their slide
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe White Sox put an end to their losing ways -- at least for one game -- by winning in thrilling fashion over the Indians Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2005Trading for Clemens won't come cheap
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA little-known clause in Roger Clemens' contract makes trading the Rocket highly unlikely.
Story | Conversation | May 03, 2005
The forgotten strikeouts
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBen Sheets and Brad Lidge set two strikeout records in the same game. Too bad it nearly wasn't noticed.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2004Can you say, 'obsession'?
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comSunday's spring training game between the Red Sox and Yankees was one of obsessive proportions.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2004Can the Empire eventually be reined in?
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhile the Yankees' payroll continues to rise, MLB is looking into a way to slow their spending ways.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2004Rays' blueprint: Follow path of the NFL's Bucs
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIs it nuts to think the Devil Rays can at some point measure up to their NFL neighbors? Lou Piniella doesn't think so.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2003Useless information dept.
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJayson Stark is back with useless facts on managers, awards and plenty more.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2002Wild card or bust: Format works for Angels, Giants
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAn all-wild-card Series is fine with the Angels and Giants. But maybe a minor tweak in the system is needed.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2002EDITOR'S PICKS
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