45 Results for fred mcgriff

Weighing McGriff's HOF candidacy

Jayson Stark

...Hall of Fame ballot in the mail yet. But how come I already have the impression Fred McGriff's candidacy is going to get trampled in the Roberto Alomar/Barry Larkin/Edgar Martinez debate...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Phillies have 'game plan' against Rivera

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Facing Mariano Rivera is usually a helpless situation for most hitters, but Jimmy Rollins says the Phillies may now know the key to the closers' success.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Spring rumblings: Astros, Pedro, a young Brave

Jayson Stark

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The strange spring of 2009 rumbles on … HELLO, HOUSTON: Clubs that have spoken with the Astros say that in the wake of the ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 19, 2009

Three Strikes: A whole lot more of Rickey

Jayson Stark

Was it really only 24 hours ago that I started this Rickey's Hall Teammates stampede? I didn't know what I was unleashing. Obviously. At times like ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Three Strikes: Rickey Being Rickey Edition

Jayson Stark

I'm not sure what it is about the Hall of Fame election that brings out the best in all you loyal Useless Infomaniacs. But thanks to your fabulous Ric...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 14, 2009

Long wait over for Burrell, Rollins

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jimmy Rollins and Pat Burrell have been on the Phillies' roster longer than any current player, and after enduring so many disappointments, the two finally felt what it was like to win a playoff series, writes Jayson Stark.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2008

Ideas on how to make the All-Star Game even better

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Tweak the Home Run Derby. Make the break "National Baseball Week." Jayson Stark offers up ideas on how to improve the Midsummer Classic.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008

Cox no doubt the best in the biz

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

By keeping the atmosphere loose and trusting his players, Bobby Cox continues to have amazing success in Atlanta.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2005

NFL doesn't put MLB to shame

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The MLB postseason shouldn't take a backseat to the NFL playoffs when factoring in competitive balance.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2005

Game 4: Useless Info ...

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Game 4 of the World Series provided plenty of useless fodder for the information department.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2004

Home is where the fans aren't

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

A Marlins-Expos barnstorming tour? Not quite, but they have played each other in four different parks this year.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2004

Santana spins gold

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Not only is Johan Santana ultra-stingy allowing hits and runs, the Twins' ace has turned into a strikeout machine.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2004

As good (and bad) as it gets

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Handing out the first-half hardware to Cy Youngs and Yuks, MVPs and LVPs, rookies and managers in each league.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2004

Presidential seal of approval

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Even a certain former owner of the Texas Rangers would have to applaud this year's No. 1 overall draft pick.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2004

Unintentional comparison

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Mark Bellhorn and Barry Bonds have great patience at the plate, but that's where the comparisons end.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2004