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Yankees do a little of everything in win

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees got pitching, defense and hitting -- not a bad combination -- in their ALCS-opening win over the Angels at Yankee Stadium.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 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

Werth packing plenty of punch for Phils

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

In his second season as a full-time starter, Jayson Werth is having a career year and has given the Phillies' lineup a huge lift.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Red Sox fans still as passionate as ever

Jerry Crasnick

Red Sox fans are still as passionate as ever. Since 2004, the thing that is missing is the anguish.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Painfully true stories of injury cover-ups

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Brett 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, 2009

Helton stresses team-first mentality

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Todd 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, 2009

They're called 'prospects' for a reason

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

While the Blue Jays and Phillies continue to haggle over prospects, Starting 9 revisits some trades involving highly touted minor leaguers who became major league busts.

Story | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Promising Indians go from first to worst

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Indians were one win from the World Series in 2007. But they haven't been close since, heading instead in the opposite direction. What happened?

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009

It's the good … and the bad

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some players, including MLB home run leader Adrian Gonzalez, are roadkill at home and world-beaters on the road. Or vice versa.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

Given a chance to play, Pierre thriving

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Juan Pierre knows his time as a starter is likely limited, but you wouldn't know that by the way he's playing in place of the suspended Manny Ramirez.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2009

Mientkiewicz looks back at prep career

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Los Angeles Dodger Doug Mientkiewicz reminisces about winning championships with A-Rod and the greatest players he faced in high school.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009

Starting 9: Overcoming long odds

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Some are here for a cup of coffee. Some are back for another cup. Others are trying to restart their careers. This week's Starting 9 recognizes players who overcame long odds to land a job in the majors.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2009

More opportunity for job seekers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Thanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

Johnson has 29 strikes in 42 pitches

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Randy 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, 2009

Angels looking for an offensive spark

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Despite their recent success in the regular season, the Angels search for a way to improve when the calendar flips to October.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009