Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Marlins must shore up their defense
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comIf the Marlins can sprinkle in better defense and athleticism, count on a three-team race in the NL East.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Were 2008 playoffs a dud? Ranking the MLB postseasons
David Schoenfield, Page 2Some were legendary while others put us to sleep: Page 2 ranks all the MLB postseasons from 1995 to 2008.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008The Contenders
Buster OlneyNo more talk. No more books about the formula for success. No more reliance on OBP. No more disdain for defense. This time, the A's can do the little things to go the distance. This time, they're money
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008Friday Filberts
...the American League's Evan Brunell has it, right here. I link, you decide. • Luis Gonzalez turned 41 last month and he hasn't been a good baseball player since he was...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2008
The Shadows Deepen
Tim KeownIt's not about the sluggers anymore. The Jason Grimsley raid exposed an open secret: pitchers use performance enhancing drugs too. And according to doctors, the juice can benefit hurlers even more than hitters
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Thoughts about teams not playing in Fall Classic
There are two teams in the World Series, and 28 teams already preparing for 2009. Some pieces from the rest of the baseball landscape: • The De...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2008
AN INTERVIEW WITH BILL MAZEROSKI
Ted Bauer...No matter what your personal No. 1 Fall Classic memory is—Kirk Gibson, Joe Carter, Luis Gonzalez, or anything else—Mazeroski's should be in the Top Five. With another PA team...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2008Looking for missing World Series magic
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe World Series used to provide drama. Not so anymore, writes Jayson Stark, who points out the Fall Classic has been over in a blink the past few years. He explains why.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Diminished returns for Beckett, Kazmir
The marquee would have read BECKETT VS. KAZMIR, if Game 2 had been a boxing match, because the starting pitchers were two guys with résum&eacut...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2008
The End Is Near!
Buster OlneyAs their dynasty crumbles and a new stadium rises across the street, the Yankees need A-Rod more than ever-even though he has one foot out the door
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Marlins work to spoil Mets' chance at postseason once again
Associated PressNew York's offense fizzled and Mike Pelfrey lost to Florida for the fourth time this season, a 6-1 defeat Friday night that put the Mets' postseason chances in peril.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2008The worst general managers in sports history
Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2Matt Millen's firing in Detroit calls for a list of the worst general managers in sports history.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008Daily Notes for Friday: Myers looks to stay hot
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen looks at Friday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.
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