Chapman kept defection plans from kin
Associated PressAroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher's defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Opponent won't change Phillies' approach in the World Series
ESPN.comChristopher Hanewinckel/US Presswire Ryan Howard likely won't see many good pitches in the World Series against the Yankees or Angels. By Eduardo ...
Page | ConversationWho is the Sox shortstop of the future?
Peter Gammons...to snitch on neighbors and friends." Livan Hernandez had few social problems mixing into the Florida culture, although he did balloon up with the change in diet. Orlando Hernandez was guarded and often called suspicious...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2009L.A. meets its match in NLCS Game 3
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWith Cliff Lee on the mound and Ryan Howard with a bat in his hands, the Phillies were an unstoppable force in their 11-0 rout of the Dodgers in NLCS Game 3.
Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009Getting the Band Back Together
Adam AbdallaIt's official, folks, the White Sox have called up Scott Podsednik. We all saw the move coming after they signed him to a one-year minor league deal, ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | April 30, 2009Need a LHP who throws 100 MPH?
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineIn the August 24 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Jorge Arangure Jr. profiled Cuban defector and pitcher extraordinaire Aroldis Chapman, who can't name the biggest stars in MLB but may soon become one.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009El Duque's comeback try ends
Associated PressEl Duque's comeback attempt with the Texas Rangers has ended.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009El Duque gets activated
Associated PressThe Oklahoma City RedHawks have activated former major league pitcher Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Where do you rank ailing Webb, Peavy?
Christopher Harris, ESPN.comChristopher Harris discusses the tough task of ranking injured star pitchers with uncertain timetables, like Jake Peavy and Brandon Webb.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009Cavs join long list of heartbreakers
David Schoenfield, Page 2Not all great teams win it all. The Cavs join this list of 20 teams that got exposed when it counted most.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2009Presinal trainer to several Latino stars
Mike Fish and T.J. Quinn, ESPN.comAngel Presinal is the revered personal trainer to baseball's Latino elite, but Major League Baseball is leery of his influence among its players.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2009Yanks improve rotation, keep young talent
Buster OlneyThe winter obsession last year was Johan Santana -- and the Yankees or the Red Sox could have had him. They could have traded for the accomplished lef...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2008Day Trippers
Ed McgregorThe White Sox are known for their wacky promotions. This year they've come up with something new--winning
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