Kurkjian: Today's players striking out more than ever
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineChris Davis reached 100 strikeouts on June 20. But in today's game, the 100-strikeout club might claim another 100 members by the end of the season.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009Kurkjian: The game's ultimate hitter-pitcher duel? Pujols vs. Halladay
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhen players were asked which hitter-pitcher matchup they'd stop to watch, one dominated the rest: Albert Pujols vs. Roy Halladay.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009Kurkjian: 'Shorty' Herrera making it big
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineDanny Herrera looks like a kid at 5-foot-6, but the diminutive Reds reliever is proving he belongs in the big leagues.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009Kurkjian: Ohlendorf 'on a different level'
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazinePirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf, a Princeton graduate, might be the smartest guy in any room he enters. For proof, just read his senior thesis.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009Kurkjian: Hitting against Randy Johnson
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhat's it like to face one of the most intimidating pitchers ever? Ask the hitters who've stood in the batter's box against Randy Johnson.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009Kurkjian: Time is now for Orioles prospect Wieters
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineAt 6-foot-5, catcher Matt Wieters is not just a big target. He's also the biggest thing to hit Baltimore in recent years as the top prospect makes his much-anticipated debut tonight.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009Kurkjian: For the Nationals, hope comes in many forms
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWith the No. 1 pick in next month's draft and a much improved offense, there's reason to believe the Washington Nationals could turn things around in the near future.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009Kurkjian: Plethora of first-rate third basemen
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, 2009Kurkjian: High-character guys a staple of Twins organization
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe Twins are always filled with high-character guys, and it's no coincidence they're in contention every year despite being a small-market team.
Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009Kurkjian: Offense has always ruled the day for Rangers
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineFor most of their 38-year existence, the Rangers have been involved in a whole lot of offense, both good and bad.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009Kurkjian: Not-so-sweet relief
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWhatever the reason -- age, inexperience, injury -- bullpens around the majors are getting lit up this season.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009Kurkjian: Replacing Hoffman, Bell has opportunity of lifetime with Padres
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineWith a little help from Trevor Hoffman, Heath Bell is transitioning extremely well into his new role as the Padres' closer.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2009Kurkjian: Orioles feel they have a star in the making in Jones
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineConsidered one of the game's top prospects for several years, Adam Jones has become a budding star for the Orioles.
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009Kurkjian: Angels confident Morales ready to be a regular
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe departure of Mark Teixeira from the Angels created an opening at first base that Kendry Morales has taken over.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009Kurkjian: A's dark-horse contenders in American League
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The MagazineThe depth and versatility in their lineup make the A's a team that could rise up and become a contender in the AL West.
Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
TOP SEARCHES IN JUNE
College World Series tops ESPN.com searches in June. Did "kurkjian" make the list?
INTERNET EXPLORER 8
Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 8 is faster, easier, and safer than ever.
Accelerators let you map directions, translate words, email your friends, and more in just a few mouse clicks.
Web Slices Keep up with changes to the sites you care about most. Add a Web Slice and you won't have to go back to the same website again and again for updates on news, stock quotes, online auctions, weather, or even sports scores.