The true MVP of the '00s
Dave Cameron, FanGraphs.comDave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why, as the decade draws to a close, Albert Pujols is not the game's most valuable player.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Projecting a new decade of MLB stars
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusKevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus projects the best MLB players from 2010 through 2019 (the next decade of stars). His tops include Hanley Ramirez, Justin Upton, Joe Mauer and Tim Lincecum; the list goes to 20, though, with surprises.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009
ESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team
ESPN RISEESPN RISE All-Decade Baseball Team
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009A "Major League" move by the Padres
Buster OlneyIf you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: New York Mets
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the New York Mets, who were victims of injuries, mismanagement and, quite possibly, Bernie Madoff.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009
Wright's 2-out, 2-run HR rallies Mets past Madson, Phils in 9th
Associated PressDavid Wright hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning off Ryan Madson to rally the Mets to a 10-9 win over the Phillies on Saturday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 12, 2009Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling
Buster OlneyMaybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009
Victorino's three doubles back Hamels as Phillies down Mets
Associated PressCole Hamels pitched 6 2-3 effective innings, a new-look bullpen got the last seven outs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-2 Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 11, 2009The value of waiver warfare
Buster OlneyA friend of a general manager accepted an invitation to watch a game from the GM's private box this season, thinking how much fun it would be. The exp...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009
Wright hopes to test-run S100 helmet
ESPN.com news servicesDavid Wright has been reduced to a spectator since a beanball sent him to the hospital two weeks ago. The New York Mets slugger hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday and isn't taking any chances.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Perez needs season-ending surgery
Associated PressOliver Perez was examined and the Mets say the left-hander needs season-ending surgery to repair patellar tendon tendinosis in his right knee.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009Report: Minaya safe with Mets
Associated PressMets general manager Omar Minaya is expected back next season.
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