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Putting the pieces back together

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Pitcher Justin Duchscherer has learned a lot about himself since undergoing treatment for clinical depression. Now he's ready to return to the mound.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Executives chime in on offseason topics

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As the hot stove season gets under way, ESPN.com surveys executives in the game on eight notable questions that will play out in the coming weeks.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Hamels, Howard stumble in Game 3

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Cole Hamels was thumped and Ryan Howard struggled yet again at the plate as the Phillies fell behind 2-1 in this World Series against the Yankees.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2009

Hot Yankee bats go cold in Game 1

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees' offense stumbled through a rough opening game of the World Series, silenced by a complete-game gem from the Phillies' Cliff Lee.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

Little, if any, suspense left in ALCS

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With CC Sabathia and Alex Rodriguez leading the way, the Yankees blew out the Angels in Game 4 of the ALCS and are now within one win of reaching the Fall Classic.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

ALCS: Heating it up … in the dugouts

Jerry Crasnick

7:30 p.m. ET Here's some good news for the Angels and Yankees: There were heaters installed in both dugouts before tonight's game. They...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 17, 2009

Old hands guide Yankees to ALCS

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera aren't new to the postseason, nor is their habit of getting the job done when it matters most.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009

A-Rod experiencing October rebirth

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Alex Rodriguez is forging a new identity this October, playing a far different role than in previous years.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Tigers fight, for playoffs and city

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Tigers, one win away from a spot in the postseason, are fighting not only for themselves, but also for their city.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Players who've thrived for losing teams

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Playing for teams far out of playoff contention hasn't prevented several players from having noteworthy performances in '09.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Several under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Red Sox fans still as passionate as ever

Jerry Crasnick

Red Sox fans are still as passionate as ever. Since 2004, the thing that is missing is the anguish.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Hoping for a September to remember

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Because we live in a "what have you done for me lately" kind of world, the futures of Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and several managers might be determined in September and October.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Royals' early glee quickly turned sour

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Royals were a first-place team in early May, but since then their season has gone horribly wrong.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2009

Painfully true stories of injury cover-ups

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Brett Myers recently had to set the record straight about his eye injury, reminding Jerry Crasnick of nine other infamous injury cover-ups.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009