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Weather has its World Series moments

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

With the World Series being played in the Northeast and extending into November, Rob Neyer looks back at years when the weather was a factor.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Baseball's top 10 baserunning blunders

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Nick Punto and Carlos Gomez are included on Rob Neyer's list of the top 10 all-time baserunning blunders.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

In Division Series, nothing beats having three good starters

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

In the division series, the teams with three good starters are the ones who stand the best chance to advance.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Even among legends, Gibson and Ruth stand out

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Are the best World Series players always the best players? Not necessarily ... but usually they are. Here's the ultimate lineup.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 20, 2007

It's a miracle ... '04 Red Sox, Joe D. top the list

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Rockies' incredible run to the World Series ranks among Rob Neyer's top 10 all-time baseball miracles.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007

Eckstein has already won two rings

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Just a few years ago, a lot of important people thought David Eckstein wouldn't ever do anything at all.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 28, 2006

Why did so much go wrong with Tigers?

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

If you're surprised by what's happened this October, you haven't paid attention to past Octobers.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 27, 2006

No Aaron Boone? Top-50 list missed a few

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Users react to Rob Neyer's list of the top 50 playoff performances ever and point out some omissions, like Aaron Boone.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006

There's more diversity and money now

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Things were a lot different in 1968 -- the last time the Tigers and Cardinals met in the World Series.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 24, 2006

Mets going with worst Game 7 starter ever

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

After reviewing the data, Rob Neyer came to this inescapable conclusion: Oliver Perez is almost certainly the worst pitcher who's ever started a Game 7.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2006

Pitching carrying Tigers as it did White Sox

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Are the '06 Tigers a "Team of Destiny" much like the '05 White Sox?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 18, 2006

Ratings are down, but MLB is still rich

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Although TV ratings are down for the playoffs, MLB is still awash in money, and that's good news for fans, writes Rob Neyer.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 16, 2006

Root, root, root … for the longest-suffering team

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

Help end a World Series drought. If your team isn't playing postseason ball, just root for the longest-suffering squad still alive, writes Rob Neyer.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 13, 2006

Tigers-Mets World Series?

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

After ALCS Game 1, you have to like the Tigers in six games, or five. As for the NLCS, the Mets, at least on paper, are the obvious choice.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 11, 2006

Tigers prove they're capable of beating Yanks

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

No one should be shocked that the Tigers are tied with the Yankees. After all, the Tigers are pretty good, too.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 06, 2006