342 Results for frank summers

What Wagner brings to Braves

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...re dealing with free agent relievers. --snip-- Perhaps Frank Wren could've built a better bullpen and...immediately after coming off the disabled list last summer, he does seem to have plenty left in...

Blog | December 02, 2009

OTL: Field of Schemes?

Patrick Hruby

It seemed like a feel-good story on the surface: A Cambodian refugee brings the game of baseball to his home country. It seemed too good to be true ... and perhaps it is.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Expect moves, moves and more moves

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Where will Matt Holliday end up? What about John Lackey? They are among the top 10 storylines of the offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Celebrities love the World Series

Laura Lane, Special to Page 2

If you looked down on the field during the World Series, you saw many more stars than just the baseball players.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Manuel's faith in Lidge pays off

Buster Olney

...couldn't help Brad Lidge throw his slider in games, he did, through all of Lidge's summer troubles, provide hope. Manuel and the other Phillies wear World Series rings because of the closer's...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 13, 2009

MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Players who've thrived for losing teams

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Playing for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Promising careers at a crossroads

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

What do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

Braves' Heyward no Francoeur

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...former Braves phenom Jeff Francoeur. Braves general manager Frank Wren and farm director Kurt Kemp are comfortable...s first time in Double-A came this summer, when he was just turning 20; in 47...

Blog | September 11, 2009

Brewers' Gamel ill-equipped to play third base

Keith Law

...predetermined path. A bar isn't fatal -- teammate Frank Catalanotto has barred his front arm throughout a...to part with Gamel in trade talks this summer, and given his track record in 2007-08...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 11, 2009

What To Watch For: Week 1

ESPN.com

Each week our bloggers will take a closer look at the storylines you should be watching. What's on tap for Week 1?

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Hanson offers bright outlook for Braves

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

At the age of 23, rookie right-hander Tommy Hanson offers the Braves promise for not only the present but also the future.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Brewers defeat Pirates for 21st straight time at home

Associated Press

Craig Counsell drove in two runs as the Brewers beat the Pirates for the 21st straight time at home, 4-1 Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 30, 2009

Hudson returns; rosters expand

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 22 of the baseball season, which includes Tim Hudson returning to action and rosters expanding, meaning more uncertainty in some pitching rotations.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Don't mess with Texas

Tim Keown, ESPN The Magazine

ESPN The Magazine's September 7 issue profiles the Texas Rangers under the guide of president Nolan Ryan, who have abandoned the thinking on pitch counts and, in the process, developed a muscle on the mound that is guiding them towards the playoffs.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009