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Wild card still working its magic

Peter Gammons

...since he came back from elbow surgery in 2008. Colorado. Florida. Texas. Boston. With Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Atlanta, the Cubs and Milwaukee on the horizon. Seven of the wild-card contenders need every ounce...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009

Lester extension makes good business sense

Peter Gammons

...against the American League-champion Tampa Bay Rays while throwing 100 mph. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco Cordero will make $12 million in 2009. Major League Baseball has warned club businesspeople that attendance is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 09, 2009

Falling back in love with defense

Peter Gammons

It did sometimes look like slow-pitch softball, a bunch of high-OPS dudes whose best work was done in batting practice. OK, the post-steroids era may ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 08, 2009

One day at a time

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Every day brings a new perspective to the impossible-to-call American League race to the playoffs.

Story | August 28, 2004

Mota a valuable asset for L.A.

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

A three-way deal was snuffed when the Dodgers decided they couldn't part with reliever Guillermo Mota.

Story | June 21, 2004

Royals facing several hurdles

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Carlos Beltran is the biggest name on the trading block. The problem for KC? Most teams need pitching.

Story | June 14, 2004

Players find pressure cookers awaiting in Boston, New York

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Being traded to Boston or New York is extremely tough for players from small-market, non-contenders.

Story | August 24, 2003

Rangers assembling right parts

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Dealing Everett and Urbina shows the Rangers are finally committed to building a team around A-Rod.

Story | July 13, 2003

Headin' down AL Avenue

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

From the penthouse of the Yankees to the outhouse of the Tigers, the AL has plenty of storylines.

Story | February 01, 2003

Diamond Notes

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Peter goes around the majors with the latest hot news and notes.

Story | January 18, 2003

Count Cubs to be among surprise teams in 2003

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Cubs should be better, players who could break out and other lists looking ahead to the 2003 season.

Story | January 10, 2003

Showalter ready to turn things around in Texas

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Peter Gammons has the latest news and notes from around the majors.

Story | October 16, 2002

Apolitical blues

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Peter Gammons offers up his favorite little news nuggets from around baseball.

Story | September 14, 2002

Big month for non-contenders

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Not only is September a big month for pennant contenders, but non-contenders also view it as important.

Story | September 07, 2002

Bumper crop of young talent

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Plenty of young players have made a great impression this season, and some will be good for years to come.

ESPN Insider Story | August 21, 2005