Orioles' pieces starting to fall in place

...Adam LaRoche ATL (B) Kevin Millar TOR Robb Quinlan LAA Matt Stairs PHI Mike Sweeney SEA Jim Thome LAD Chad Tracy ARZ Third base Adrian Beltre SEA (B) Geoff Blum HOU Craig Counsell MIL...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Pushing for a minimum payroll threshold

Cries for a salary cap were sparked by the Yankees' winning the World Series, but what baseball really needs is a minimum payroll threshold.

Baseball writers get it wrong

Gordon Bekcham made the strongest case for AL Rookie of the Year award.

The significance of the Mauer market

The agent for Joe Mauer wouldn't characterize the state of the catcher's negotiations with the Twins on Thursday, or discuss them in any way, which is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Executives chime in on offseason topics

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia...

27 titles, 27 World Series facts

In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.

Dodgers fall short of big expectations

The Dodgers, who expected great things this season, were left with sadness and questions after another NLCS defeat to the Phillies.

Colletti, Dodgers agree on deal

Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti agreed to an extension on Tuesday.

Phillies' comeback all about people, J-Roll

...to people." As Rollins strolled to the plate, Manuel caught the eye of his longtime friend Jim Thome in the Dodgers dugout. Charlie pointed to Rollins and nodded toward Thome. "I was telling him...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Lee's arm, Howard and Werth's bats propel Phils

Cliff Lee dominated as the Phillies routed the Dodgers to take a 2-1 lead in the NL Championship Series.

October 16, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pinch hitter Jim Thome (25) reacts after singling during the eighth inning of game two of the 2009 NLCS against...

October 16, 2009; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pinch hitter Jim Thome (25) reacts after singling during the eighth inning of game two of the 2009 NLCS against...

When Pedro's away, Dodgers play

The Dodgers couldn't figure out Pedro Martinez, but once he exited, L.A. began to stir -- and posted a stirring come-from-behind victory over the Phillies to even the NLCS at one win apiece.

L.A. brings momentum for trip to Philly

Even though Cliff Lee will be waiting in Philly, the Dodgers feel good heading into Game 3 of the NLCS.