Cardinals coaches to return
Associated PressTony La Russa's coaching staff will remain intact as he enters his 14th season as Cardinals manager.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008Stanton top prospect in Marlins' organization
High School Baseball...Cypress went No. 3 to the Cubs and Matt Dominguez out of Chatsworth went No. 12 to...Notre Dame, and USC's coach Pete Carroll even offered him a chance to walk on...
Blog Entry | December 15, 2009Lincecum repeats as Cy Young winner
Associated PressGiants ace Tim Lincecum has won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Porcello's fastball will be his tell
Buster OlneyRick Porcello's fastball will be his tell Tuesday, a longtime scout said Monday. A poker player might betray something with the way he shifts in his c...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009
The final weekend
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass ranks the starting pitchers and looks for the matchups to exploit and avoid in the final weekend of the season.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009For one night, Ordonez worth the cost
Buster Olney...writes. Said Ron Gardenhire of Verlander: "He's a stud." Why Verlander won, from John Fisher and Matt Lyon of ESPN Stats & Information: It was his sixth start this season with no walks and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Marlins storm past Mets in seven-run fifth inning
Associated PressInjury replacement Cameron Maybin hit a three-run homer in Florida's seven-run fifth and the Marlins rallied to beat the New York Mets 9-6 on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 26, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Diamondbacks
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Arizona Diamondbacks. Injuries and Murphy's Law buried them this year, but they still have a future -- if they can sign Brandon Webb.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009
The King becomes a craftsman
Buster OlneyIt wasn't the optimal situation for a new pitching coach to get to know a star pitcher. In spring training, Felix Hernandez was away from the Mariners...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009
Verlander's 11 K's lead way as Tigers hold off Indians
Associated PressJustin Verlander pitched the Detroit Tigers closer to a division title and pushed the Cleveland Indians within one loss of matching a franchise record for futility with a 6-5 win on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 24, 2009Jackson smooth on mound as Tigers keep 2 1/2 game lead on Twins
Associated PressEdwin Jackson pitched seven shutout innings and remained unbeaten against Cleveland this season, and the first-place Tigers kept their slender lead over Minnesota with a 3-1 win over the staggering Indians.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 22, 2009Ellis' shot sets A's mark for second basemen in sixth straight win
Associated PressOakland's Mark Ellis homered to break the franchise record for second baseman and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4 on Saturday to extend their winning streak to six games.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 19, 2009Cracks in the AL contenders
Buster OlneyThe count was full, the bases were loaded and Brian Fuentes fired a fastball at the lowest part of the strike zone Wednesday night, and when home plat...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2009
Cantu's five RBIs lift Marlins to fourth win in last five games
Associated PressJorge Cantu doubled, homered and drove in five runs, and Cody Ross also doubled and homered to power the Florida Marlins past the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Saturday night
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 12, 2009Baker improves to 4-0 with 0.93 ERA vs. Cleveland this season
Associated PressScott Baker won his seventh straight decision and extended his mastery of the Cleveland Indians, pitching the Minnesota Twins to a 4-1 victory Saturday.
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