27 titles, 27 World Series facts
David Schoenfield, Page 2In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Must-see Cubs TV
Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.comHiring the next Cubs manager would definitely make for must-see TV for fans.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009From zeroes to heroes
David Schoenfield, ESPNChicago.comCubs fans will always remember 1984. Here's how then-GM Dallas Green built a winner.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Washington Nats
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the Washington Nationals in 2009.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009
BP Daily: The ghost of Mark Prior
Christina Kahrl, Baseball ProspectusAs the postseason approaches, there is concern (as always) about limiting young pitchers' workloads because of previous flameouts. Baseball Prospectus finds teams are already heeding the call.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009
Don't mess with Texas
Tim Keown, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's September 7 issue profiles the Texas Rangers under the guide of president Nolan Ryan, who have abandoned the thinking on pitch counts and, in the process, developed a muscle on the mound that is guiding them towards the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | August 24, 2009
Ricketts family's new team needs work
Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.comPending approval, the Ricketts family will become the new owner of the Cubs. Here's a to-do list for their newest investment.
Story | Conversation | August 23, 2009GM: 'Unlikely' Strasburg will be called up
Associated PressActing Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo says it's "very unlikely" newly signed No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg will be called up to the majors this season.
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009Nats, Strasburg beat deadline
ESPN.com news servicesThe Washington Nationals beat the midnight deadline to sign No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHere's the multimillion-dollar question: Will Stephen Strasburg -- the No. 1 pick in the June draft -- sign with the Washington Nationals? We'll soon find out.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009Nats offer Strasburg record contract
Associated PressNationals president Stan Kasten acknowledged Saturday there is a "very real possibility" the team will not reach an agreement with No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg despite offering him a record-breaking contract.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2009BP Daily: Misfiring young guns
Baseball ProspectusFew topics in baseball are as scrutinized, or mind-boggling, as the performance of young pitchers. ESPN Insider's Matt Meyers sat down with the Baseball Prospectus team to unravel the mysteries of a few young arms.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009
Joba to make scheduled start
Associated PressAlex Rodriguez has been scratched from the Yankees' lineup because of a new ailment: back spasms.
Story | Conversation | August 14, 2009Isn't it about time we left Bartman alone?
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes everyone would let the infamous Cubs fan be.
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