Orioles' pieces starting to fall in place

It was in the middle of the afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving, and yet Orioles president Andy MacPhail was at his desk, answering his phone. That...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 26, 2009

The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer

Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.

Edgar's HOF chances

...only 115th all time, behind players such as Jason Giambi (1,330), Gary Gaetti (1,341) and Paul O'Neill (1,269). As you can see, it's easy to make both sides of the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Hall of Famer Bob Feller, 90, pitches against Paul Molitor during the first inning of the Baseball Hall of Fame Classic in Cooperstown, N.Y., Sunday...

Edgar representing for the DH's

...vote, demonstrate to me that Edgar Martinez won just as many games for his teams as Paul Molitor and Frank Thomas and Eddie Murray and Roberto Alomar won for theirs

27 titles, 27 World Series facts

In honor of the Yankees' 27th title, Page 2 presents 27 Fall Classic factoids that no one thought of but us.

World Series Game 6 news and notes

ESPN's Stats & Information team reveals some of the top news and notes from Game 6 of the World Series.

Matsui has 6 RBIs in Game 6

Hideki Matsui did all sorts of damage Wednesday night, setting a record with six RBIs in a World Series clincher and leading the New York Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 Wednesday night.

Brewers' Braun gets 200th hit; Cardinals' Lohse works 6 in try for rotation spot

Ryan Braun reached 200 hits for the first time on a two-run homer in the first inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers went on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Saturday to ensure the NL Central champions will open the postseason on the road.

Red Sox could give pitchers a rest

...s like there were 10-to 20-years ago when players like Edgar Martinez, Harold Baines, Paul Molitor, Dave Parker and Reggie Jackson rarely, if ever, played defensively. "I think fans come to see...

Chat with Hall of Famer Paul Molitor

Welcome to The Show! On Tuesday, Hall of Famer Paul Molitor will stop by to chat. Molitor, a 2004 Hall of Fame inductee, finished his career with...

Chat | August 21, 2007

Spoiling some old baseball cards

Diving into an unopened box of baseball cards taught Jim Caple life isn't as fun when you already know the ending.

Alomar says Toronto 'is where I belong'

Sixteen years after he helped bring consecutive World Series championships to the Blue Jays, retired second baseman Roberto Alomar said Friday that he'd like to work for the franchise someday.

Fantasy trade a nightmare

Trading Gordon Beckham in a fantasy league is turning into a nightmare.

A-Rod comfortable in his own skin

Listen to highlights of Bruce's interview with A-Rod Alex Rodriguez and I have been friendly since he came to the Major Leagues in 1994. The one thin...