By following his father's philosophy, Jim Leyland has taught millionaire ballplayer that good things come from an honest day's work.

Manny Being Manipulated

Why was the most intriguing figure of the 2008 postseason shown the door in Boston? Bill Simmons fingers the real villain.

Fifth and Jackson

Thirty years ago at an intersection in Gary, Ind., budding major league star Lyman Bostock got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Bo Knows Best

Twenty years after his most memorable run, two-sport star Bo Jackson can still kick your butt, if necessary.

Who Knew?

This ESPN The Magazine investigation spanned six months and comprised more than 150 interviews and the examination of hundreds of pages of documents.

Diamond Recall

With the remake of "Bad News Bears" opening in theaters this weekend, E-ticket experienced flashbacks to our glory days in youth baseball. It wasn't only the games and stats that came flooding back, but the crazy coaches, wild teammates and nutty parents.