553 Results for matt capps

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, 2008

Supply outweighs demand when it comes to closers market

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Believe it or not, there are actually more closers available than teams chasing them this offseason.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2008

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric 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, 2008

Torres 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, 2008

Pirates overcome Pads to end nine-game road skid

Associated Press

Pirates 6, Padres 3

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2008

Yankee 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 ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2008

Pirates use five-run first inning to hand Astros their sixth loss in seven games

Associated Press

Ryan 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, 2008

LaRoche rallies Pirates past Volquez, Reds

Associated Press

Adam 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, 2008

LaRoche, Moss homers back Snell as Bucs beat Reds

Associated Press

Andy LaRoche and Brandon Moss homered to lift the Pirates over the Reds on Tuesday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 02, 2008

If You're Hardcore: Filling Braves' outfield spots

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris looks at the competitors for the Braves' left and center field positions.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 28, 2008

Relief Efforts: Under-the-radar saves guys for 2009

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at 10 guys who are not closing now but could be in line for saves come 2009.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Braun 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, 2008

Injury update: Kinsler might be done for the season

Stephania Bell

As 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...

ESPN Insider 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, 2008

Johan 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.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 17, 2008