Some players are for real, and others are imposters
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFrom Justin Upton to Nate McLouth, several players are off to surprisingly hot starts. Which players are for real, and which ones are not?
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008So many key players on the shelf
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWith more than 100 players, including J.J. Putz and Curtis Granderson, already on the disabled list, which early injuries have had the biggest impact on the season so far?
Story | Conversation | April 09, 2008Santana gives Mets a real 'dominating' effort in opener
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJohan Santana lived up to the hype and then some in lifting the Mets to a win over the Marlins in his first start in a New York uniform.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Trading a superstar isn't the easiest thing to do
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWe asked readers to play general manager and make trade proposals. Here's a rundown of their most intriguing suggestions.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2007Time to amend the save stat
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comAll saves are not created equal. And some should never have been created at all. It's time to revise the rule.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2007Rain wreaking havoc on Series
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWith rain in the forecast through Friday in St. Louis, the World Series currently waits on standby to play Game 4.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2006Beckett feeling right at home in Boston
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJosh Beckett is propelling himself into the prime of his career with the Red Sox -- right before our eyes.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006Wild Pitches: The First Half That Was
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhatever kind of year it's been where you live, it's only half-over. So here's Wild Pitches' special, slightly tilted look back at the First Half That Was.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2005
Smoltz opens with a real stinker
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comJohn Smoltz's return to the Braves rotation was nothing short of a nightmare, writes Jayson Stark.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2005Palmer leads list of spring hopefuls
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comDean Palmer last had a big season for the Tigers in 2000. He's now back as an invitee to spring training.
Story | Conversation | March 18, 2005Boone's one small step turned game upside down
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhat if Aaron Boone hadn't torn his ACL playing pickup hoops? The baseball universe would look a lot different.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2005Pudge: 'He seems relaxed -- and happy'
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comUgueth Urbina's painful recent past is resolved. His future is still unclear.
Story | Conversation | February 22, 2005Nothing comes easy for Cubs
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Cubs entered this season as big favorites. And while they've appeared to struggle, they still sit in a very good position.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2004Marlins' hopes slip-sliding away
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Marlins were all but eliminated Monday after splitting a doubleheader with the Cubs.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2004Home is where the fans aren't
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA Marlins-Expos barnstorming tour? Not quite, but they have played each other in four different parks this year.
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