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Cuban prospect Ruiz creating buzz

Jorge Arangure Jr.

...pitchers, I'm sure there will be no problem finding somebody." Lazo, 36, is a two-time Olympic gold medalist ('96, '04) and has twice won silver ('00, '08). News and Notes • Although he...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Seven reasons for surge in Cuban defectors

Jorge Arangure Jr.

By one agent's estimate, more than 40 Cuban players have defected in the past year and a half, an unusually high number. The list of players includes ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 16, 2009

Lowell homers twice after replacing ejected Youkilis to lead Red Sox

Associated Press

Mike Lowell, who entered the game after Kevin Youkilis was ejected for charging the mound and inciting a bench-clearing scuffle, hit two home runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Page 2 Power Rankings: Sox edition

Patrick Hruby, Page 2

Patrick Hruby delivers the supremacy metric on the world of sports and beyond.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009

Manny has 'paid the penalty,' exec says

Associated Press

The Los Angeles Dodgers' CEO says slugger Manny Ramirez has "paid the penalty" for violating baseball's drug policy and it's not for her to judge his actions.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

WADA: MLB should strengthen rules

Associated Press

The president of the World Anti-Doping Agency is urging Major League Baseball to adopt its code, which includes two-year suspensions for first positive tests.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Sources: Meth triggered positive test

Ryan McGee, ESPN The Magazine

Jeremy Mayfield tested positive for methamphetamine during a random drug screening May 1 at Richmond International Raceway, ESPN The Magazine has learned from two independent sources.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Active seniors still living the good life

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

To quadrigenarians Jamie Moyer, Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, age is just another number in their illustrious careers.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009

Manny fallout: no excuses left

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

Somebody has always had an excuse, a way to dismiss the latest steroid revelation in baseball. But no longer. Not after Manny Ramirez's suspension.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Wakefield takes no-hit bid into eighth inning as Red Sox snap skid

Associated Press

Tim Wakefield took a no-hitter into the eighth inning on a day when the Red Sox desperately needed a strong start from their 42-year-old knuckleballer and finished with a four-hitter in Boston's slump-snapping 8-2 victory over the Athletics.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 15, 2009

Ichiro comes through with big hit as Japan wins WBC

Associated Press

Ichiro Suzuki drove in the winning runs as Japan beat Korea to win the WBC again.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 24, 2009

BP Daily: The Ruben Rivera 4-A All-Stars

Christina Kahrl, Baseball Prospectus

Spring training box scores are resplendent with so-called "4-A" guys -- Triple-A quality, but not quite good enough to thrive in the majors. Or maybe they just haven't had enough of a chance.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

Cuba reeling after defeat against Japan

Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The Magazine

Cuba could not handle Daisuke Matsuzaka, and is also having a hard time dealing with Sunday's 6-0 loss against Japan at the World Baseball Classic.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2009

Indians' Choo goes 1 for 3 as Korea wins easily

Associated Press

Lee Jin-young hit a grand slam in the first inning Friday to power South Korea to a 9-0 win over Taiwan in the World Baseball Classic.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 06, 2009

Darvish to start WBC opener

Associated Press

apan manager Tatsunori Hara said Wednesday that right-hander Yu Darvish would be the starting pitcher against China in his team's opening game of the World Baseball Classic.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009