18 Results for kurkjian

Midpoint of season a significant time

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The season is at the halfway point and two-thirds of the teams still have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

Witnessing a renaissance at third base

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The hot corner has never been so hot. We've got some supremely talented third basemen in the game right now.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009

Jones remains familiar face in Atlanta

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

A lot has changed in Atlanta, but not Chipper Jones, who is still with the Braves and has no intention of going anyplace else.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2009

Give up? It's not in Smoltz's DNA

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

What keeps John Smoltz coming back for more year after year? His insatiable appetite for competition.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009

Players who must perform down stretch

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

From Justin Verlander to Mark Buehrle to Bronson Arroyo, several players need to step up in the month of September.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

Mastery of splitter led to Sutter's success

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Bruce Sutter evolved into a Hall of Famer thanks in large part to his mastery at throwing the split-fingered fastball, writes Tim Kurkjian.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2006

Braves trying to avoid a 'funny mark'

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

It seems like an eternity since the Braves spent a summer out of playoff contention, but it's fast becoming a reality this year.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2006

O's put their faith in 'old-school guy' Mazzone

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

After 16 seasons as the Braves' pitching coach, Leo Mazzone finds himself in a new environment in Baltimore, writes Tim Kurkjian.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2006

Sutter earned his saves

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Bruce Sutter was the best closer of his era, he was one of the best of all time and he belongs in the Hall of Fame, writes Tim Kurkjian.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2005

Franco defying the aging process

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

At 47, Julio Franco is still going strong and putting retirement far out of his mind.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005

Jones born to play the game

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Chipper Jones has made it look easy on his way to the Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2005

Injuries force Braves to overhaul roster

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Rookies like Wilson Betemit are being forced into playing major roles for the injury-riddled Braves this season, writes Tim Kurkjian.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2005

Hampton returns to pre-Rockies form

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

In his third season away from Coors, Mike Hampton finally has the confidence to pitch like the Hampton of old, says Tim Kurkjian.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2005

Big challenge facing Braves

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

J.D. Drew and the Braves face a fierce challenge from Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt and the hot Astros.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2004

Can you read the signs?

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

While flashing them has been an intricate part of the game, stealing signs is becoming a lost art in baseball.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2004