ESPN Classic: Best of the decade

ESPN Classic: Best games of the decade TV schedule

Most valuable pitcher of the 2000s

Mariano Rivera stood out from all other pitchers in the 2000s by delivering dominant season after dominant season.

PHOENIX, UNITED STATES: Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Luis Gonzalez (R) celebrates his game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 9th inning off of...

Invincible? Not on this night

Page 2 presents a look back at the best games of the decade.

Perusing the free-agent bargain bin

Bobby Abreu proved last year that there are bargains to be had on the free-agent market. Starting 9 takes a look at the best deals on the offseason discount rack.

Matsui's bat drives Yankees to 27th World Series crown

The New York Yankees have won the World Series, beating the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6 behind Hideki Matsui's record-tying six RBIs.

World Series Game 4 news and notes

ESPN's Stats & Information team reveals some of the top news and notes from Game 4 of the World Series.

Blogging The Nation

...on one fan's fondest postseason memories of the Yankees concludes with the top three choices. Luis Gonzalez and Dave Roberts do not figure prominently

Maradona going local ahead of crucial qualifier

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has added nine home-based players to his squad for the crucial World Cup qualifying matches against Peru and Uruguay.

Maradona rings changes for do-or-die matches

Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Higuain and Benfica midfielder Pablo Aimar have been named in the Argentina squad for two key World Cup qualifiers in October, while Liverpool defender Emiliano Insua received his first call-up.

Buckner's 8 K's, 2 RBIs key D-backs as Allen finishes Padres in 10th

Brandon Allen singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

Baseball's all-time 'train-wreck' seasons

The 2009 Mets have company as one of several teams in baseball history that have had "train-wreck" seasons -- disastrous results despite high hopes.

Astros-Diamondbacks Preview

Astros-Diamondbacks Preview

Reynolds becomes second-ever D-back to hit 40 homers

Mark Reynolds hit his 40th homer, Jon Garland threw seven sharp innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Houston Astros 9-0 on Saturday night.