Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies
Buster OlneyThe great thing about the postseason, an evaluator noted the other day, is that you always find out what the real weaknesses of hitters are (or at lea...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009
If the season ended today …
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWe already know who's going to win the NL MVP, but the other five races are still very much up for grabs.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2009How Wagner shifted the market
Buster Olney...position (18 teams): Philadelphia (Brad Lidge), the Mets (Francisco Rodriguez), St. Louis (Ryan Franklin has a $2.75...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 26, 2009
Hughes, Feliz finding value in set-up
James Quintong, ESPN.comJames Quintong discusses the recent trend of contenders using highly touted starting pitching prospects in relief roles, and how Phil Hughes and Neftali Feliz are thriving.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Jays must trade Halladay now
Buster OlneyA whole bunch of baseball people traveled to Toronto this weekend to watch Roy Halladay pitch, as Ken Fidlin writes. It's a sure sign of a robust mark...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 19, 2009
BP Daily: Midseason bullpen report
Steven Goldman, Baseball ProspectusEven in the volatile world of relievers, PECOTA holds its own. Plus, why Mariano Rivera and Joe Nathan are so tough to pin down.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009
Best, worst and weirdest of the first half
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks to MVPs and LVPs to some of the stranger moments on the diamond, we look back at the first half of the 2009 season.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009Rivera's 500th save punctuates Yankees' Subway Series sweep of Mets
Associated PressMariano Rivera earned his 500th save, becoming the second reliever to reach the milestone, and the New York Yankees beat the punchless Mets 4-2 on Sunday night for a Subway Series sweep.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 28, 2009K-Rod: 'He got me a little out of line'
ESPN.com news servicesMets closer Francisco Rodriguez says he regrets his aggressive confrontation two weeks ago with Yankees reliever Brian Bruney .
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009This Won't Make Clint Hurdle Feel Good
...interleague play produced plenty of talking points beyond basketball, including but not limited to, Brian Bruney and K-Rod talking celebrations of the non-championship variety, Luis Castillo needing to use two hands and Milton...
Blog Entry | June 15, 2009K-Rod, Bruney separated by teammates
Associated PressMets closer Francisco Rodriguez shouted at Yankees reliever Brian Bruney during batting practice Sunday and the two were separated by teammates. That came one day after they exchanged barbs through the media.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2009Santana turns in career-worst outing as Yanks pounce early
Associated PressDerek Jeter and the New York Yankees hammered Johan Santana in the worst start of his career, routing the Mets 15-0 on Sunday for the biggest blowout in Subway Series history.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 14, 2009Bruney blasts K-Rod celebrations
Associated PressDon't expect Francisco Rodriguez and Brian Bruney to start riding trains together after the Subway Series.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2009Mets rebound from loss behind Nieve's 1st win in three years
Associated PressInjury fill-in Fernando Nieve earned his first major league victory in three years, Omir Santos drove in three runs and the New York Mets bounced back from a heartbreaking loss, beating the Yankees 6-2 Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 13, 2009Castillo's two-out blunder gift wraps Yankees' comeback win vs. Mets
Associated PressSecond baseman Luis Castillo dropped A-Rod's lazy popup with two outs in the ninth inning as two runs scored, and the Yankees escaped with a wild 9-8 victory over the Mets on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 12, 2009EDITOR'S PICKS
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