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Five thoughts from the Fall Classic

Peter Gammons

...Sabathia in the third inning Wednesday night that culminated in the solo home run that gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead was a model of his approach. His OPS against lefties during the regular...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Phillies appear primed to repeat as champs

Peter Gammons

The Phillies wait a week for the World Series, which may rest their pitching staff, and may or may...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Falling back in love with defense

Peter Gammons

It did sometimes look like slow-pitch softball, a bunch of high-OPS dudes whose best work was done in batting practice. OK, the post-steroids era may ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 08, 2009

Suspended Romero 'didn't cheat'

Peter Gammons, ESPN.com

Phillies reliever J.C. Romero, who received a 50-day suspension on Tuesday, said he doesn't think it's fair.

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2009

Annual rite: Clubs angle for stability in their bullpens

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Bullpens like Atlanta's might surprise this season, while others have the potential to implode, writes Peter Gammons.

ESPN Insider Story | February 04, 2006

Epstein has no regrets

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Theo Epstein believes stepping away from baseball will help him when he finally decides to return.

ESPN Insider Story | November 16, 2005

Low supply, high demand might yield 'some very bad contracts'

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Low supply, high demand and a lot of jittery GMs. It all adds up to "some very bad contracts" about to be signed this offseason.

ESPN Insider Story | November 12, 2005

Yanks, Sox must rethink plans

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The Yankees and Red Sox need to realize a big payroll doesn't guarantee success and try a new approach.

ESPN Insider Story | October 15, 2005

Defense makes a difference

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

While hitting and pitching have the same impact, this season has shown the importance of defense, writes Peter Gammons.

ESPN Insider Story | October 09, 2005

Simply an August ritual

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Though many more are expected, Ken Griffey Jr. leads a long list of players who already have cleared waivers.

ESPN Insider Story | August 16, 2005

For the love of the game

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The pervasive spirit among Hall of Famers is that the game is greater than any individual. Peter Gammons explains.

Story | August 03, 2005

Pitching keeps A's in contention

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

The A's are right back in the AL wild-card race without having to spend a year rebuilding.

ESPN Insider Story | July 20, 2005

Legends in their own time

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Time will tell how many of the players in this year's All-Star Game end up in the Hall of Fame.

ESPN Insider Story | July 13, 2005

Winning culture starts in minors

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Teams like the Yankees, Red Sox and Cubs are making an effort to build from within.

ESPN Insider Story | July 11, 2005

What baseball needs: The best

Peter Gammons, Special to ESPN.com

Ichiro chasing .400, more Red Sox-Yankees drama ... baseball will survive the steroid mess by being baseball.

Story | April 02, 2005