Painfully true stories of injury cover-ups
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBrett Myers recently had to set the record straight about his eye injury, reminding Jerry Crasnick of nine other infamous injury cover-ups.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Helton stresses team-first mentality
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTodd Helton has experienced the ups and downs during his 13 years with the Rockies. And he's living proof that second acts are as much fun as they're cracked up to be.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009Mientkiewicz looks back at prep career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLos Angeles Dodger Doug Mientkiewicz reminisces about winning championships with A-Rod and the greatest players he faced in high school.
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009Johnson has 29 strikes in 42 pitches
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRandy Johnson is feeling confident, healthy and quite spry. It showed in his second Cactus League start this spring, as Johnson pitched shutout ball and struck out seven Diamondbacks in three innings of work.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009Young Rays flourishing on October stage
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBrimming with talent, the Rays are making it clear that they belong on the stage that is October.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008At first, take your pick
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThis year's draft class has plenty of options at first base.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008Berkman showing he's the king of swing
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith Lance Berkman locked in at the plate like few others have ever been, feel free to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008Respect and love ... along with great ability
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comCall it a feel-good story. Jerry Crasnick goes around the diamond to identify the players who embody all that's good about the game.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2007O's rebuild bridge from starters to closer
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comA bullpen that plays together, stays together. So far, the Orioles' new $42 million pen is paying dividends.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2007Everett is Mr. Smooth in the field
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDespite a reputation within the game as being the best defensive shortstop, Adam Everett has yet to win a Gold Glove.
Story | Conversation | April 17, 2007Concussion-related issues having impact on diamond
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comBaseball isn't meant to be a contact sport, but sometimes it works out that way. Just look at the concussion-related problems in the game.
Story | Conversation | March 21, 2007A special moment for the Tigers and their fans
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Tigers dispatched the mighty Yankees in four games and celebrated the achievement with 40,000 of their closest friends.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2006Is baseball held to a higher standard?
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOver the next few months, baseball's biggest concerns could both be addressed in a big way or blow up in unison, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2006Time is near for Gordon, Butler in K.C.
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Royals have big hopes for top prospects Alex Gordon and Billy Butler, who gave a glimpse of their talent in the Futures Game.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2006Pitchers claim armored hitters have unfair edge
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHitters and pitchers are generally polarized in the hot-button debate over the use of body armor, writes Jerry Crasnick.
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