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, 2009GMs head to Chicago for short meeting
Associated PressIncreasing the use video replay among umpires could be a topic when the formal meetings start, especially after a series of missed calls in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Mills to manage Astros
Associated PressBrad Mills was hired by Houston to be the Astros' new manager on Tuesday after six seasons as Terry Francona's bench coach in Boston.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009
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Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Rivera, Nathan lead '10 relief rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell reviews each team's bullpen situation this year and previews the closer situations for 2010.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Vazquez looks to end '09 with flourish
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Wednesday's MLB action and looks for Javier Vazquez to finish his breakout 2009 season with a flourish.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009Sources: Rays interested in Bradley
Bruce Levine, ESPNChicago.comAccording to sources close to the proceedings, the Tampa Bay Rays are expressing interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009Insider's MLB Kiss 'Em Goodbye
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rise and fall of all 30 teams.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009King Felix leads list of road warriors
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass previews Thursday's MLB action, and says that all the top pitching options are starting on the road.
Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009
Fantasy Baseball: 9/22
Eric Karabell fills in with Nate to discuss values for next year for players such as Derek Lee, Tom Gorzelanny, Mark DeRosa, Raul Ibanez and Aaron Hil...
Audio PodCast | September 22, 2009Yankees-Red Sox to open 2010 season
ESPN.com news servicesThe Yankees will open and close the 2010 season against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, just the fifth time in 50 years the rivals both start and finish against each other.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009Ex-MLB pitcher Koosman sentenced
Associated PressA federal judge in Wisconsin has sentenced former Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman to six months in prison for not paying his taxes.
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