Rockies respond to regime change
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to a 29-13 record under new manager Jim Tracy, the Colorado Rockies open the second half with a renewed sense of purpose.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009A's leaning on veteran bats, young arms
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Athletics bolstered their lineup by adding some veteran bats, but their success in 2009 may rest on the precocious, talented, untested group of starting pitchers in camp.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009Looking for competition? Here you go
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.
Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009Mets get their ninth-inning man
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Mets got their closer, but Francisco Rodriguez didn't exactly get what he was looking for in this deal: his dream payday.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Keep an eye on these potential impact players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are a few players who could provide a major boost for pennant contenders once they come off the disabled list.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007Piazza still adjusting to noncatching role
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe youthful A's hope future Hall of Famer Mike Piazza eventually will be as sharp with his bat as he's been so far with his wit. Jerry Crasnick
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2007Tigers reveling in their October thrill ride
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThree years ago, the Tigers were a total laughingstock. Now they're basking in the glow of their first World Series in 22 years.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2006Liriano, Matsui could go from injured to integral
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome key players could come off the disabled list and give their teams a well-timed boost toward the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006
Closers Papelbon, Ray finding early success
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comApril performance is no guarantee of future results, but it's still encouraging. Here's eight players to watch.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006
National pride oozing from Team USA
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe U.S. players interviewed Friday expressed an unflinching commitment to the World Baseball Classic.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2006Sizing up which teams belong on top
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLeading with the defending champion White Sox, Jerry Crasnick picks the six division favorites as spring training gets underway.
Story | Conversation | February 15, 2006Iguchi's earned respect of his peers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderTadahito Iguchi has done many of the "little things" necessary to make the White Sox a success.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2005A's offense needs to awaken
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderA month into the season, Oakland's pitching is doing fine. It's the hitting that's awful.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2005
Baker facing difficult decision
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhile the Cubs' rotation ranks among the best in the game, Dusty Baker's ninth-inning plans remain a work in progress.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2005
Burden falls on Zito, Harden
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderWhether Barry Zito can rediscover his Cy Young form is only one question facing Oakland's pitching staff.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2005
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