15 Results for kurkjian

Marquis flourishing in hitters' haven

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Jason Marquis is like a good luck charm. Every team he's been on has reached the playoffs. And he's doing everything in his power to help the Rockies get to October.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

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

Dodgers won't be a pushover for favored Cubs

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The top five questions heading into the division series between the Cubs and the Dodgers.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008

Offensive production key for Cubs, D-backs

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The top five questions heading into the NL Division Series between the Cubs and Diamondbacks.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007

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

Maddux's success driven by his impeccable control

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

On Greg Maddux's 40th birthday, Tim Kurkjian looks at the amazing career the Cubs right-hander has put together.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 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

Common bonds connect Red Sox, Cubs

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

The Red Sox and the Cubs, who meet at Wrigley, have much in common beyond the "curses" they once shared.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2005

Sammy now second in command

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Sammy Sosa's days with the Orioles are just beginning. But unlike with the Cubs, he's no longer the leading man.

Story | Conversation | February 24, 2005

Sosa became Hall of Famer as a Cub

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Even though it ended on a sour note, Sammy Sosa will be a Hall of Famer as perhaps the greatest Cub ever.

Story | Conversation | February 02, 2005

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

Key questions: Cubs, Marlins

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

Five key questions facing the Cubs and Marlins in the National League Championship Series.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2003

Prior destined for greatness

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

At just 22 years old, Cubs pitcher Mark Prior has the makeup and the ability to become an all-time great.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2003

Expect an attack on the record books in '03

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

From Sammy Sosa's 500th home run to Roger Clemens' 300th win, many milestones could be set in 2003.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2003

Five spring stories to watch

Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine

From Ken Griffey Jr. to Dusty Baker to the Yankees, this spring brings plenty of interest.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2003