Bud Selig Casts 14 A-Listers for House of Baseball Activities

...deliberate baseball's most pressing issues. The 14-man committee will consist of four World Series Managers (Torre, Leyland, La Russa, Scioscia), four present GM's, four owner representatives, MLB consultant Frank Robinson and renowned...

Hey Coach, We're Ready For Our Close Ups

...perfect guy for a cover story in Zen Unbound. Actually, with his new California cool attitude, Joe Torre might just have to join Phil for the shoot

Carroll agrees with Dodgers

The Dodgers have reached preliminary agreement with free agent Jamey Carroll on a $3.85 million, two-year contract.

Most valuable pitcher of the 2000s

Mariano Rivera stood out from all other pitchers in the 2000s by delivering dominant season after dominant season.

Study group to examine on-field issues

Managers Tony La Russa, Jim Leyland, Joe Torre and Mike Scioscia have been selected for a committee that could recommend expanded instant replay and playoff format changes.

Boone's homer sends Yanks to Series

Page 2 presents a look back at the best games of the decade.

My 20 years at ESPN

A special thanks to the countless people who made working at ESPN so rewarding.

An appreciation of Peter Gammons

A few ESPN colleagues share the impact Peter Gammons has had on them both professionally and personally.

U.S. opener against England not ideal

...the tactical brilliance of Bill Belichick with an ability to manage egos on a par with Joe Torre. Does anyone really think he won't have his team motivated and ready to take three...

One of many

A boy waits for the rumbling sound of an old blue car to climb through the maple trees, and right after he hears it he can see through the barn window...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Hall adds manager, umpire, no exec

You'll pardon me if I'm not leading three cheers for the Hall of Fame's Veterans Committee(s). There were two lists of candidates, one of them loaded ...

Joe Torre and Don Mattingly in an interleague game against the Rangers

Seven deserve Veterans election

Rob Neyer lists Billy Martin, Doug Harvey and Bob Howsam among seven who deserve election by the Hall of Fame's Veterans Committee.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Damon, Johnson celebrate titles

Johnny Damon knows how difficult it can be to win a championship. That's why even he marvels at Jimmie Johnson, who wrapped up an unprecedented fourth consecutive Cup championship.