Cleveland, Washington should consider Valentine
Buster OlneyBobby Valentine's first full season as manager of the Mets was 1997, a year in which I took a job with The New York Times, and I covered him for just ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2009
Loss to White Sox drops Tigers into tie for 1st with Twins
Associated PressThe Tigers dropped into a first-place tie with Minnesota, looking listless Saturday night in a 5-1 loss to Freddy Garciaand the White Sox.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 03, 2009Peavy puts dent in slumping Tigers' playoff plans
Associated PressJake Peavy delayed Detroit's chance to move closer to the AL Central title, pitching the Chicago White Sox past the slumping Tigers 8-0 Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 02, 2009Cabrera gets 100th RBI for 6th straight season as Tigers rally past White Sox
Associated PressMiguel Cabrera got four hits and drove in four runs, giving him at least 100 RBIs for the sixth consecutive season, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2009Tigers and Twins hit the road with AL Central title still up for grabs
ESPN.com...The Tigers have Nate Robertson, Eddie Bonine and Edwin Jackson going this weekend against Jake Peavy, Freddy Garcia and Daniel Hudson for the White Sox. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has been pressuring his...
Page | ConversationTejeda wins third straight start after throwing 6 strong vs. White Sox
Associated PressRobinson Tejeda won his third straight start, pitching six solid innings and the Royals beat the White Sox 2-1 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 20, 2009Many aces dealing this weekend
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass previews this weekend's MLB action from a fantasy perspective, including a bunch of aces taking the hill.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Giants face two crucial series this week
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 24 of the baseball season, which includes the Giants facing both the Dodgers and Rockies.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Garcia to debut Tuesday vs. Royals
Associated PressVeteran pitcher Freddy Garcia will make his season debut for the White Sox on Tuesday against the Royals.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009
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CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 19: Freddy Garcia #34 of the Chicago White Sox throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers September 19, 2006...
Photo | August 17, 2009How the league broke the code
Buster OlneyBob Watson played 19 seasons in the major leagues and was hit by pitches 48 times. He probably had a pretty good idea of when he was hit on purpose an...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2009
A cheap Halladay alternative
Buster OlneyHere are the statistical lines for two starting pitchers, compiled over a season: Pitcher A: 132 innings, 124 hits, 2.73 ERA, 17 walks, 113 strikeou...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 21, 2009
The familiar angle on Houston's surge
Buster OlneyThe Astros are 27-17 in their last 44 games, which is actually par for the course for Houston. Year after year, the Astros seem to start slowly and th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 20, 2009
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