Pointing out the good amid all the bad
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPaying tribute to players who have made unexpectedly strong contributions to give losing teams a reason to feel good amid all the bad news.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008Young starters trying to make the long-term leap
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comStarting 9 looks at nine young starting pitchers who have pitched very well to begin the season and are trying to bridge the gap from hopeful to fulfilled.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2008White Sox's Williams, Guillen as feisty as ever
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAre Kenny Williams and Ozzie Guillen the feisty and combative saviors of baseball on Chicago's South Side, or Village Idiots A and B? How the '08 season plays out will determine that.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2008Everett sets up shop in the 'bushes'
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter collecting 1,304 hits in his big league career, Carl Everett has taken a detour and is playing in the independent Atlantic League.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2007Ballplayers turned actors ... well, sort of
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Keith Hernandez on "Seinfeld" to Wade Boggs on "Cheers," several major leaguers have taken roles on television shows over the years.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2007Sometimes it takes some shaking up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThis season has been a huge disappointment for the Indians, and they're still trying to figure out why.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2006
Call it paradise ... dressed in red
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe new Busch Stadium gives Cards fans a ballpark they can truly be proud of for years to come, writes Jerry Crasnick. • Zoom Gallery
Story | Conversation | April 10, 2006American hopes hanging by a thread
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith Dontrelle Willis failing to deliver, Team USA's hopes of advancing are in jeopardy.
Story | Conversation | March 14, 2006The Rocket has still got it
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter taking of care of business against South Africa, Team USA is ready to play some serious baseball.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2006South Africa has nothing to lose
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comOn paper, the U.S.-South Africa game looks like David Wells versus David Eckstein in a pie-eating contest.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2006Selig could use some good news
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTeam USA is about to discover if a little adversity will make them stronger. Commissioner Selig can relate.
Story | Conversation | March 08, 2006National pride oozing from Team USA
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe U.S. players interviewed Friday expressed an unflinching commitment to the World Baseball Classic.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2006Johjima's game expected to translate well
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN InsiderThe game of new Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima isn't expected to be lost in translation.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2005
Given a chance, minorities thriving with White Sox
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith GM Kenny Williams leading the way, the White Sox are perhaps the most progressive organization in baseball when it comes to minority hiring.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005
Latinos rising in big-league status
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comHow significant is the Latino influence in baseball? It's deeper and more profound than ever, writes Jerry Crasnick.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2005
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