Opening up the mailbag
Buster OlneyAfter two days into the playoffs, we'll reach into the mailbag: Q: I'm a Tigers fan and now that it's over officially, I'm trying to look forward to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009
Duensing among unlikely September stars
Buster Olney...soreness, and Gardenhire gave Duensing a start on short notice; the left-hander threw effectively, allowing a couple of runs in five innings. Twenty-four days later, Duensing got another start and pitched well, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 22, 2009
Starting 9: Overcoming long odds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome 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, 2009Money, Madoff and the Mets
...And we may as well start with a couple of items about my favorite baseball team that...founded and is co-managed by Mets owner Fred Wilpon. But at that time, MLB president Bob...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 24, 2009
Ramirez homers to push Cubs by Giants, losers of fifth straight
Aramis Ramirez broke a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the eighth to send the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 11, 2008Spring Training Blog: March 25
...trainer Dave Groeschner helped him to his feet. He walked off the field under his own power. Fred Lewis ran for him. "I'm all right. It's just a shin burger," Rowand said. "My...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 25, 2008Bonds doesn't homer as Durham, Roberts lead Giants to win
The closest Barry Bonds came to a home run was watching Jeff Francoeur's drive sail over his head into the left-field seats.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 26, 2007Fantasy Forecaster: Back to the Red Sox well
Christopher Harris, ESPN.comChristopher Harris previews Week 14 of the baseball season.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2007
Around the NL: Pie, Kemp get their shot
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft takes his weekly trip around the National League.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2007Around the NL: Wickman's return, Penny's streak
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft takes his weekly trip around the National League.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2007Cubs snap six-game skid, rough up Lowry, Giants
Rich Hill allowed five hits in eight strong innings and Matt Murton and Ryan Theriot homered as the Cubs ended a six-game losing streak by beating the Giants 6-2.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 01, 2006Surprise performances are part of history
Rob Neyer, ESPN InsiderWhile stars rule the headlines, lesser-known players have always stepped up in the clutch to help teams capture glory.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2005
Destinations for Sammy
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Cubs are searching for a team to send Sammy Sosa to but are facing obstacles in the process.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2004Struggling D-Rays call on 40-year-old slugger
Associated PressFred McGriff may yet get his chance to reach 500 home runs.
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