Yankees do a little of everything in win
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees got pitching, defense and hitting -- not a bad combination -- in their ALCS-opening win over the Angels at Yankee Stadium.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Angels put up a stinker in ALCS opener
Jim Caple, ESPN.comFrom dropped pop-ups to errant throws, the Angels played a horrible game in falling to the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Bulger plans to pitch in playoffs
Associated PressAngels reliever Jason Bulger believes his sore right shoulder won't keep him out of Los Angeles' playoff series against Boston.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Yankees to start Wednesday
Associated PressThe New York Yankees will start the AL playoffs Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009BP: For the pen, it's also in the Cards
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusAfter a close analysis of all of MLB's playoff-bound pens, Baseball Prospectus finds that the St. Louis Cardinals stand above all others.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009
Red Sox should have the edge
Pedro Gomez, ESPNBoston.comA position-by-position breakdown shows the Red Sox should have the edge over the Angels.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009Scouting the Los Angeles Angels
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.The Angels' potent offense compensates for a weaker starting rotation and a less effective bullpen.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
October full of iffy bullpens awaits
ESPN.comMark Cunningham/Getty Images J.A. Happ is healthy and could be called upon to help the ailing Phillies bullpen in the postseason. By Steve Berthia...
Page | ConversationCubs closer situation a mess
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a closer look at the Chicago Cubs' closer situation -- Carlos Marmol now has the job recently vacated by Kevin Gregg.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009Closer Chart
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell's updated closer depth chart displays the four top closing options for each team.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009Hughes, Feliz finding value in set-up
James Quintong, ESPN.comJames Quintong discusses the recent trend of contenders using highly touted starting pitching prospects in relief roles, and how Phil Hughes and Neftali Feliz are thriving.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009Speier gets unconditional release
Associated PressRight-hander Justin Speier has been unconditionally released by the Los Angeles Angels, four days after the struggling reliever gave up three homers in one inning.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009BP Daily: The real divisional show
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusRed Sox vs. Yankees is great and all, but a compelling AL rivalry is shaping up in Angels vs. Rangers -- two evenly matched teams battling for one playoff spot.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009
Guys to get for the stretch run
Matthew Berry, ESPN.comMatthew Berry prepares for the final two months of the season with players to target in trade talks or on free agency, like Alfonso Soriano, to help win fantasy leagues.
Story | Conversation | July 30, 2009Bad ERAs won't hurt some closers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at a handful of closers who will keep their jobs and pile up saves despite awful ERAs.
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