Indians give Lovullo second interview
Associated PressTorey Lovullo wants a chance to manage the Indians after spending the last eight seasons working in the club's farm system.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Rangers eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Angels
Associated PressBobby Abreu homered, fill-in starter Sean O'Sullivan earned his first win in two months and the Los Angeles Angels eliminated the Texas Rangers from playoff contention with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 29, 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.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009Are southpaws left behind as closers?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at why so few lefties occupy closer roles and speculates what other southpaws might be in contention for saves.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009A-Rod homers in 11th for win; Teixeira has four hits, four RBIs vs. Twins
Associated PressAlex Rodriguez hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 16, 2009"Becoming Manny" -- Farewell, Boston
Jean Rhodes and Shawn Boburg, Page 2In an excerpt from the upcoming book "Becoming Manny," we follow Manny Ramirez's departure from Boston.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2009It's been an offseason like never before
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhile this offseason might be called the strangest one in modern baseball history, it certainly can't be labeled an accident.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 20092009 Positional Previews: Relief Pitchers
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell profiles relief pitchers for the 2009 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2009Indians sign closer Wood
Associated PressKerry Wood is the Cleveland Indians' new closer.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2008Report: Indians offer Wood two-year deal
ESPN.com news servicesThe Indians are reportedly nearing a deal with free-agent closer Kerry Wood.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Indians have surplus at catcher, corner outfield
Jonah Keri, Special to ESPN.comIf the Indians view 2009 as more than a rebuilding year, an aggressive play for a legitimate No. 2 starter would make a lot of sense.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008A LOOK BACK WITH ... MAG BASEBALL EDITOR JON SCHER
Jon Scher...look like a genius. Eventually. We promise.) On the other hand, the Talented Mr. Roto listed Joe Borowski No. 1 on his cheap saves list. Next! Secondary feature: Meet the New Boss, Not the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2008Relief Efforts: Five questions heading into 2009
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks ahead to the 2009 season with five questions about the always volatile closer position.
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