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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

Start spreadin' the news …

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Start speadin' the news: The New York Yankees are about to win their first title in almost a decade.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

Most memorable quotes of the year

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The most memorable quotes of the 2009 baseball season.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Three Strikes: Piracy edition

Jayson Stark

...in the big leagues the last time the Pirates had a winning record -- Ken Griffey Jr., Gary Sheffield, Omar Vizquel, Matt Stairs, Pudge Rodriguez and Jim Thome. • But at least there's...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Three Strikes: September drama edition

Jayson Stark

...a guy who was supposed to make it into the lineup only about once a week -- Gary Sheffield. Sheffield As Letzler also points out, that same Gary Sheffield hasn't hit a home run...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 01, 2009

Three Strikes: The break-to-break leaders

Jayson Stark

...you can see, it wasn't even close: PLAYER GAMES TO 200 HR Ryan Howard 658 Gary Sheffield 788 Alex Rodriguez 826 Manny Ramirez 855 Jim Thome 927 Ken Griffey Jr. 959 Albert Pujols...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 20, 2009

Disabled-list conspiracy theories

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

When struggling pitchers Dontrelle Willis, Oliver Perez and Chien-Ming Wang suddenly landed on the disabled list, it raised more than a few eyebrows around the league.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2009

Huge health issues to watch closely

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Joe Mauer, Cole Hamels and Alex Rodriguez top the list of players who are on the mend to begin the season.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Welcome to the new Moneyball

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Everyone knows the economy could have a profound impact on baseball. But the more important question is this: Who'll be money on the field in 2009?

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009

Chipper: Opportunity knocks for Griffey

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Ken Griffey Jr. has been sending signals -- some subtle, some not so subtle -- that he'd love to be a Brave.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 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

City of Detroit, Tigers in midst of a 'tough time'

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Less than a year ago, the Tigers seemed to be sitting pretty after acquiring Miguel Cabrera in a blockbuster trade. Now they're coming off a last-place finish and face an uncertain future.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2008

Year-end awards: MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks ...

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another mesmerizing baseball season and hand out those annual Year in Review awards.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Paying Manny $100M would set a dangerous precedent

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

If Manny Ramirez gets the $100 million or so he'll be looking to sign for this offseason, it could be a hazardous signal for the game going forward.

Story | Conversation | August 14, 2008

Source: Tigers put disgruntled Sheffield on waivers

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Gary Sheffield was among several Tigers placed on waivers by the club Tuesday, according to a major league source.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008