Prominent hitters who may swing it in '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Jim Edmonds to Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished position players who might play in 2009 or decide to call an end to their careers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008After battling cancer, tossing no-hitter, Lester wins Hutch Award
Associated PressJon Lester, who has recovered from cancer, clinched the World Series for the Red Sox in 2007 and threw a no-hitter last season, was selected as the recipient of the Hutch Award.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Some of the hot topics at GM meetings
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAs the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on seven notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Scott Jurek Runs Until It Hurts Too Much To Go On-
Chad Nielsen- and that's when the fun begins. Tag along for a sweat-soaked tour of the thrill-a-mile Badwater 135
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Hard Ball
Molly KnightRoyals fans expect Alex Gordon to put Kansas City back on the baseball map. But after his rocky debut, the phenom is just trying to find a few hits
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008Struggling to return from knee operations, Sweeney released by A's
Associated PressThe A's released Mike Sweeney after he struggled to return from operations on each knee.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008Brown, A's end Tigers' three-game winning streak
Associated PressEmil Brown's sacrifice fly capped Oakland's two-run eighth inning that gave the Athletics a 3-2 victory over the Tigers.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 09, 2008Gathright helps Royals take first game of doubleheader
Associated PressJoey Gathright hit a run-scoring single in the 10th inning, helping the Kansas City Royals open a doubleheader with a 5-4 win over the Oakland Athletics in front of a sparse crowd Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 04, 2008Guillen, Davies power Royals to sweep of A's
Associated PressJose Guillen drove in three runs, Kyle Davies ended a four-game losing streak and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 9-6 on Thursday night to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 04, 2008A's Thomas moved to 60-day DL due to thigh injury
Associated PressA thigh injury ended the season for the Athletics' Frank Thomas.
Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008Cubs much different without Zambrano
The Cubs were under the impression that Carlos Zambrano was OK. He had insisted to the Cubs that he was fine, and he had told friends he had nothing m...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2008
Mauer's five hits, four RBIs pace Twins' rout of A's
Associated PressJoe Mauer matched his career high with five hits and had a season-best four RBIs, Kevin Slowey won his fourth straight decision and the Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-2 on Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 29, 2008Redding leads Nats, sending Dodgers to 6th straight loss
Associated PressTim Redding sent the Dodgers to a season-high sixth consecutive loss against the Nationals.
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