Free-agency side dishes (before the turkey)
Buster OlneySo many teams are sitting back and waiting for the completion of the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender markets that there probably won't be a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009
A game filled with crossroads
Buster OlneyThe moment Nick Swisher lifted the ball over the infield, Angels reliever Brian Fuentes shot his arm into the air, that arm driven by the exultation o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
For one night, Ordonez worth the cost
Buster OlneyIt's too bad there isn't a transcript of the conversation that took place sometime this summer between Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch and his baseba...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Jays must trade Halladay now
Buster OlneyA whole bunch of baseball people traveled to Toronto this weekend to watch Roy Halladay pitch, as Ken Fidlin writes. It's a sure sign of a robust mark...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 19, 2009
Burying the bias
Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2This week's list from Page 2's Jonah Keri: Davey Johnson to the Orioles? Mark Teixeira on the trade block? Hot rookies, Jorge Posada, more.
Story | Conversation | May 29, 2007Cards spoil Astros' day, dropping Houston in 11 innings
So Taguchi's bases-loaded single off Mike Gallo in the 11th inning gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 4-3 victory over the Astros on Wednesday, spoiling Houston's first game since re-signing Roger Clemens.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 31, 2006Astros cast out ghosts of past Octobers
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt took 43 years of heartache. But the ever-hovering Astros have finally landed in the World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005Oswalt hurls masterpiece at Cardinals
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineRoy Oswalt was at the top of his game in silencing the Cardinals, sending the Astros to their first World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005How Pujols changed the world
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comCan you believe it? With one magical, majestic swing, Albert Pujols brought the Cardinals back from the dead, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2005Astros defense comes through as Cardinals melt down
Assocaited PressThe Astros scratched out a 2-1 victory Sunday in Game 4 to move within one win of their first trip to the World Series.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 16, 2005Cards need to bring the poise
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazineThe Cardinals are on the brink of elimination from the NLCS, and the umpires have them seeing red.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2005Clemens, Astros trump Cards in Game 3
Roger Clemens held the Cardinals in check with six gritty innings, Mike Lamb homered and host Houston held off St. Louis 4-3 Saturday in Game 3 of the NLCS.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 15, 2005Shuffling lineup works wonders for Astros
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazinePutting Mike Lamb back into the starting lineup in Game 3 proved to be a genius move by the Astros, writes Buster Olney.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2005Ensberg double lifts Astros to sweep of Cardinals
Morgan Ensberg had a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 Wednesday night to maintain a 2½-game lead over Philadelphia in the NL wild-card race.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2005A's dealing with injuries to key players
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderBesides pitching, hitting and fielding, health is also part of the equation for postseason contenders.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2005
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