Things about to get interesting for Dodgers
...the White Sox to get value for Bobby Jenks or the Pirates to get much for Matt Capps. Or why it may be hard for the Mariners to get a Fernando Martinez from the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2008Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBelieve it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Torres closes out career with bang
James Quintong...late in 2006, and was drafted relatively highly in 2007, only to lose the job to Matt Capps later that season). Torres' retirement also means yet another closer situation is up for grabs this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2008Pirates overcome Pads to end nine-game road skid
Associated PressPirates 6, Padres 3
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2008Yankee Stadium a true treasure
This, in all likelihood, is the last day baseball will be played in Yankee Stadium, and some players, managers and coaches have shared their thoughts ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2008
Pirates use five-run first inning to hand Astros their sixth loss in seven games
Associated PressRyan Doumit drove in three runs with a pair of triples in the first two innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates built a five-run lead in the first inning before holding on to beat the skidding Houston Astros 6-4 on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 20, 2008LaRoche rallies Pirates past Volquez, Reds
Associated PressAdam LaRoche snapped a 0-for-16 slump with a pair of RBI singles to lead the Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Reds.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 03, 2008LaRoche, Moss homers back Snell as Bucs beat Reds
Associated PressAndy LaRoche and Brandon Moss homered to lift the Pirates over the Reds on Tuesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 02, 2008If You're Hardcore: Filling Braves' outfield spots
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris looks at the competitors for the Braves' left and center field positions.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008
Relief Efforts: Under-the-radar saves guys for 2009
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell looks at 10 guys who are not closing now but could be in line for saves come 2009.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Braun leads way as Brewers move to 20 games over .500 for first time since '92
Ryan Braun homered, doubled and drove in three runs, leading Jeff Suppan and the Brewers past the Pirates 6-3 Saturday night for their third straight victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 23, 2008Injury update: Kinsler might be done for the season
Stephania BellAs the end of the season approaches, the injuries in baseball seem to be on the rise. Or maybe it just seems that way because significant players on h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 19, 2008
Pirates snap four-game skid, end Mets' six-game win streak
Steve Pearce hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Pirates beat the Mets 5-2, ending New York's six-game winning streak.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 18, 2008Johan saves the bullpen, goes the distance to blank Bucs
Johan Santana pitched a three-hitter for his fifth career shutout and the streaking New York Mets got home runs from Brian Schneider and Carlos Beltran in a 4-0 victory Sunday over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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