36 Results for mark prior

Can't-miss pitchers often miss

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Stephen Strasburg is considered a can't-miss pitching prospect, but history shows that even sure things don't always pan out.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2009

Friday Filberts

Rob Neyer

...he means that in a good way). • Jeff Passan's written the definitive piece about Mark Prior's pitching mechanics. And I'll bet you a dollar you're pulling for Prior after...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 13, 2009

With Prior, Cubs in good hands

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

If he remains healthy, the return of Mark Prior should provide the spark the Cubs need to win the NL Central.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2004

Pitchers an unpredictable lot

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Judging how pitchers will perform is a difficult task. For evidence, look no further than Josh Beckett.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2004

Cautionary pitching tales

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Mark Prior has been dominant for two seasons in the majors. But he's far from a lock for the Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2004

No more small-ball

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

It's been a long winter without baseball, but it's finally time to put the toys away for the real thing.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2004

Prior's been great ... so far

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Mark Prior has been dominant for two seasons in the majors. But he's far from a lock for the Hall of Fame.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2004

Griffey bound for Cooperstown

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

While Ken Griffey Jr. in recent years has been a shell of his former self, he's still on course to wind up in Cooperstown.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2004

Don't expect big dropoff from Sheff, Schill

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Gary Sheffield and Curt Schilling are getting multiyear deals even though both are on the wrong side of 35.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2003

Royals will face uphill climb in '04

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Royals had a surprisingly good season in 2003. Much will have to fall in place for even better results in '04.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2003

Pedro-Clemens a super show

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Those who say Pedro vs. Rocket is a remarkable matchup know what they're talking about.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2003

History repeats itself for Cubs

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Blowing Game 6 of the NLCS wasn't the first, or worst, untimely collapse for the Cubs in the postseason.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2003

Hard facts on soft-tossers

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Knuckleball pitchers are rare in the postseason. So where does Tim Wakefield's performance in Game 1 rank?

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2003

Putting the blame where it belongs

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Don't blame the A's formula for another early playoff exit. They just need to keep their heads in the game.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2003

Going around the diamond

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Questions on Mark Prior, Leo Mazzone and Mike Hampton, and Roberto Alomar fill up the e-mailbag.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2003