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, 2009Harden limits lowly Nationals as Cubs win eighth straight series
Rich Harden matched a career-high with 11 strikeouts, Mark DeRosa homered for the fourth straight game and the streaking Chicago Cubs took their eighth straight series with a 6-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 24, 2008Bonds has one at-bat but Giants beat Cubs
Barry Zito pitched seven strong innings and the Giants snapped a five-game losing streak on Tuesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 17, 2007Cubs' Gonzalez proving to be walkoff wonder
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWho do you want up if you need a homer to win? Believe it or not, it's Cubs shortstop Alex Gonzalez.
Story | Conversation | May 21, 2003Which team is this year's Angels?
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Angels stunned the baseball world in winning it all in 2002. Who could pull off the trick this season?
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