World's best? Japan's proof is in the results
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comPeople may think other teams were better, but only Japan was the last one standing in the WBC, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2006Mets expected to seek masher
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comMany say the Mets will pursue a big bat this offseason, with Magglio Ordonez prominently on their radar.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2004The book on hooks
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHow important is knowing when to pull a pitcher? Just ask Grady Little about the consequences of waiting too long.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2004Can the Empire eventually be reined in?
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhile the Yankees' payroll continues to rise, MLB is looking into a way to slow their spending ways.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2004There's Cy ... and then everyone else
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comGreg Maddux has passed one Cy Young record, but other than that Young remains on his own level.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2003Dodgers, A's in best bullpen shape
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's almost October, and the Dodgers and A's appear to have the top bullpens among each league's contenders.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2003Wild Pitches: Half-year in review
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe half-year in review, including one manager's attempt to bond, er blonde, with his team.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2003Biggio eager to tackle challenge of center field
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHe started his career as a catcher before moving to second base. Now, Craig Biggio is set to man center field.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2003Wild Pitches: Want a new name? Go with Miller
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comComedians of the week, box score line of the week, bobbleheaders of the week and much, much more.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2002Useless information department
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe usual assortment of did-you-knows, including players who have made a run at .400 over the years.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 2002Useless information department
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJayson Stark checks in with his usual assortment of hard-to-believes and did-you-knows from around baseball.
Story | Conversation | June 20, 2002Wild Pitches: The week's wacky stuff
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comInjury of the week, box score line of the week, bobblemania of the week and much, much more.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "jimy williams" make the list?