That's Debatable: Which team has the best rotation?
...to a sub-.700 OPS. But the Angels do, in Ervin Santana (.647), Joe Saunders (.688) and John Lackey (.691). THE CASE FOR THE RED SOX If Josh Beckett and Tim Wakefield were healthy, this...
Chat | August 25, 2008Matchups favor Rays' diverse bullpen
The Rays are the only playoff team that began the week not knowing who would take the ball for them in the ninth inning, with Troy Percival nursing so...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2008
Maine expected to be ready for spring training after having shoulder surgery
Associated PressMets pitcher John Maine had surgery Tuesday to remove a lesion from the back of his right shoulder socket.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008Different year, same ending for the Mets
Amy K. Nelson, ESPN.comThe Mets lost on the final day of the season for the second consecutive year -- a defeat that, like last year's, cost them a spot in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2008'Whatever it takes': Mets' Santana volunteers to pitch on three days rest
Associated PressJohan Santana, slated to pitch the season finale Sunday, threw a career-high 125 pitches Tuesday in a win over the Chicago Cubs. He told manager Jerry Manuel on Thursday that he could come back to start Saturday if the team thought it was best.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008Mets score with two outs in ninth for crucial victory
Associated PressCarlos Beltran singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Mets rallied past the Cubs 7-6 on Thursday night for a huge win that halted their late-season slide.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 25, 2008Mets activate RHP Maine, hope he shores up bullpen
ESPN.com news servicesThe Mets activated John Maine on Wednesday and will use him out of the bullpen.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Threat of rain casts doubts on Mets' plans down stretch
Associated PressRain could wreak havoc with the Mets' starting rotation this weekend.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Santana strong as Mets keep wild-card lead, push Phils
Associated PressJohan Santana's big effort kept the Mets in control of the wild card and closer to division lead.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 23, 2008Cy Young within Lincecum's reach
The baseball world is fascinated by the delivery of Tim Lincecum, who will go to the mound tonight looking to drive a girder into his Cy Young candida...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 23, 2008
OUTTAKES
Kenny MayneKenny Mayne is both flattered and humbled by David Wright.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2008Cubs clinch home-field advantage with win; Mets fall 2½ games back in East
Associated PressThe Cubs clinched home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs with a 9-5 victory Monday night that damaged New York's postseason chances.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 22, 2008EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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