Midpoint of season a significant time
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe 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, 2009Witnessing a renaissance at third base
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe hot corner has never been so hot. We've got some supremely talented third basemen in the game right now.
Story | Conversation | May 15, 2009Jones remains familiar face in Atlanta
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineA 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, 2009Give up? It's not in Smoltz's DNA
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhat keeps John Smoltz coming back for more year after year? His insatiable appetite for competition.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009Players who must perform down stretch
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineFrom Justin Verlander to Mark Buehrle to Bronson Arroyo, several players need to step up in the month of September.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006Mastery of splitter led to Sutter's success
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineBruce 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, 2006Braves trying to avoid a 'funny mark'
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineIt 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, 2006O's put their faith in 'old-school guy' Mazzone
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineAfter 16 seasons as the Braves' pitching coach, Leo Mazzone finds himself in a new environment in Baltimore, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2006Sutter earned his saves
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineBruce 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, 2005Franco defying the aging process
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineAt 47, Julio Franco is still going strong and putting retirement far out of his mind.
Story | Conversation | August 22, 2005Jones born to play the game
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineChipper Jones has made it look easy on his way to the Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2005Injuries force Braves to overhaul roster
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineRookies like Wilson Betemit are being forced into playing major roles for the injury-riddled Braves this season, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2005Hampton returns to pre-Rockies form
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineIn 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, 2005Big challenge facing Braves
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineJ.D. Drew and the Braves face a fierce challenge from Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt and the hot Astros.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2004Can you read the signs?
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhile flashing them has been an intricate part of the game, stealing signs is becoming a lost art in baseball.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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