After 25 years, Johnson back in majors
Gordon Edes...last time Ron Johnson officially was in the big leagues was 25 years ago, when the Montreal Expos called him up to replace an injured outfielder named Terry Francona. That lasted five games, and...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009Closing the market
Keith LawIf there's an area of depth in this winter's free agent market, it's in relievers, including relievers who have either closer experience or closer stu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009
Those who favored King Felix and Verlander
Keith LawThe AL Cy Young Award went more or less as expected, with the very deserving Zack Greinke of the Kansas City Royals running away with it, nabbing 25 o...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009
The market for those coming off injuries
Keith LawOne problem with market inefficiencies is that, once they're identified, it's usually a matter of time before they disappear as more players bid up th...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009
A game for the ages for an 'old goat'
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineFor seven beautiful, scoreless innings in NLCS Game 2, 37-year-old Pedro Martinez flashed some of that old Pedro form.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Martinez to start Game 2
ESPN.com news servicesPedro Martinez will start for the Phillies in Game 2 of the NLCS.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Order of selection for 2010 Draft
Keith LawThe order for the 2010 MLB Draft is almost set, with only picks 18 and 20 up in the air pending the outcome of Tuesday night's tiebreaker game. Ord...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009
Gonzalez's RBI in 15th makes Nats first team to close with 7 wins after 0-7 start
Associated PressAlberto Gonzalez drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the 15th inning and the Washington Nationals closed the season with a seven-game winning streak, beating the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2009Nats come through with two-out hits to down Braves in 11 innings
Associated PressJustin Maxwell hit a two-out, two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 Saturday for their sixth straight victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 03, 2009Rookie Desmond helps down Braves as Nationals try to salvage season
Associated PressRookie Ian Desmond homered, tripled and drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals kept up their strong finish to a dismal season by beating the Atlanta Braves 6-3 Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 02, 2009Successes, struggles and sabermetrics
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes the best and worst performances of the 2009 MLB season through its sabermetric lens.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Orr lifts Nationals with RBI single in 9th to dispatch eliminated Braves
Associated PressPete Orr hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Washington Nationals beat Atlanta 2-1 on Thursday night, hours after the Braves were eliminated from playoff contention.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 01, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Florida Marlins
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Florida Marlins, who have one of the best middle infields in baseball -- and a young stud in Josh Johnson, who hopefully they can resign.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009
Nationals get first win of season when trailing after eight innings
Associated PressJustin Maxwell's grand slam off All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth inning gave the Nationals a 7-4 victory over the Mets, Washington's first win all season when trailing after eight innings.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 30, 2009Cubs beat Pirates behind Dempster's complete game
Associated PressRyan Dempster threw a complete game and the Cubs beat the Pirates on Tuesday.
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