Cardinals need to upgrade starting staff
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comA season after winning the World Series, the Cardinals struggled in 2007 and need to add dependable starting pitching in order to have more success.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007Plenty to look forward to with Bonds in rear-view mirror
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWith the spotlight now off Barry Bonds, Phil Rogers presents the top five current issues most worthy of argument.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2007The Bonds Watch ... players on the move ... rookie race
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comFrom Barry Bonds' pursuit of Aaron to Yankees manager Joe Torre to the NL Central race, the second half has its story lines to watch.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2007Twins' mastermind has enviable track record
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comIn the last decade, no general manager has meant more to his franchise than Terry Ryan has to the Twins.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007Hurry up before it's too late
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comThe Giants and Rangers are among six teams that have done little to improve this offseason and still need to fill major holes on their roster.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2006Pitching helps Tigers, hurts Sox
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comPitching is carrying the Tigers and hurting the White Sox entering their three-game series.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2006Up, down and everything in between
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comPhil Rogers takes a glance at what lies ahead for all 30 teams heading into the second half of the season.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2006Everything is right in his life
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comJose Contreras is at peace with his place in the world and has transformed himself into one of baseball's best pitchers.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2006Mauer among those worthy of All-Star nod
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comJoe Mauer leads the list of deserving players who are the early favorites to be starters in the All-Star Game.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2006Tigers the new White Sox?
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comWith a fast start fueled by strong pitching, Jim Leyland's Tigers seem awfully similar to Ozzie Guillen's '05 White Sox, writes Phil Rogers.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2006Some flies in the ointment
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comBlue Jays ace A.J. Burnett isn't the only high-profile player starting the season on the disabled list, writes Phil Rogers. • Early injuries
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2006ChiSox banking on a healthy Thome
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comAs Phil Rogers explains, the White Sox are relying on Jim Thome's booming bat and on a rookie playing center field.
Story | Conversation | February 23, 2006If Seattle stumbles, will Ichiro want out?
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comHe batted a pedestrian .303 last season. Does this signal the beginning of the end for Ichiro Suzuki, one of baseball's greatest hitters? No way, says Phil Rogers.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2006Free-agent dollars and sense
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comPhil Rogers takes a look at some of this offseason's best free-agent signings, and some that have a chance to be among the worst.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2006Building a perennial contender
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comCan the White Sox repeat? Phil Rogers give us five reasons why we'll see them again in late October and five reasons why we won't.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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