Carrasco to make MLB debut Tuesday
Associated PressThe Cleveland Indians promoted pitcher Carlos Carrasco and outfielder Michael Brantley from Triple-A on Tuesday and immediately put them in the lineup for their major league debuts.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009New York, new park
Dan Peterson, ESPN.comESPN SportsTravel went undercover to scout out New York's newest digs, eschewing the ease of media access for the authenticity of the fan's experience, right down to scrounging around for scalped tickets.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009BP Daily: Inside the Yankees' surge
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThe Red Sox probably won't sweep the entire season series from the Yankees, who've changed the dynamic from earlier this year. But whatever happens in this four-game series, the bigger issue is this: Both teams still need help in the starting rotation.
Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009
Johnson no lock for Orioles' closer job
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes a look at the fallout of the George Sherrill trade and says Jim Johnson is no lock to hold on to the closer's role in Baltimore.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009Tribe add Perez; Barfield sent to minors
Associated PressAcquired from the St. Louis Cardinals to help Cleveland's dreadful bullpen, Chris Perez was added to the roster on Monday as the last-place Indians opened a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009K-Rod: 'He got me a little out of line'
ESPN.com news servicesMets closer Francisco Rodriguez says he regrets his aggressive confrontation two weeks ago with Yankees reliever Brian Bruney .
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009Yankees trade reliever to Indians
Associated PressReliever Jose Veras has been traded by the New York Yankees to the Cleveland Indians for cash.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Bruney back; Veras designated
Associated PressThe Yankees activated reliever Brian Bruney on Tuesday.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009Stop complaining about Wright
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at six high-profile players drawing the ire of many fantasy owners even though they're still producing solid numbers.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009K-Rod, Bruney separated by teammates
Associated PressMets closer Francisco Rodriguez shouted at Yankees reliever Brian Bruney during batting practice Sunday and the two were separated by teammates. That came one day after they exchanged barbs through the media.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2009Penny doesn't care about Girardi
Associated PressBoston Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny denied accusations from New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi that he deliberately hit Alex Rodriguez with a pitch.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2009BP Daily: Solving the Joba dilemma
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThe notion that Joba Chamberlain should move from the rotation to the bullpen ultimately rests on flawed assumptions. Baseball Prospectus examines them and offers its own recommendation, including a new plan for Phil Hughes.
Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009
Broxton paces baseball's best 'pen
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at the best and worst in relief so far this season, and discusses the latest developments in major league bullpens.
Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009Relief Efforts: Who's next in Washington?
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell discusses the latest news from bullpens around the league, including the messy situation in Washington.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2009October, not opener, will define stadium
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Yankees were hammered on the day they opened new Yankee Stadium, but the new park cannot be judged by one bad afternoon.
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