Rewriting history, one series at a time
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA title in 2008 wasn't enough. Not for these Phillies, anyway. Philadelphia finished off the L.A. Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS to return to the World Series for the second straight year.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009When Pedro's away, Dodgers play
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Dodgers couldn't figure out Pedro Martinez, but once he exited, L.A. began to stir -- and posted a stirring come-from-behind victory over the Phillies to even the NLCS at one win apiece.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009Lineups for NLCS Game 1
Jayson Stark...Jayson Werth, RF Raul Ibanez, LF Pedro Feliz, 3B Carlos Ruiz, C Cole Hamels, P Dodgers Rafael Furcal, SS Andre Ethier, RF Manny Ramirez, LF Matt Kemp, CF Casey Blake, 3B James Loney, 1B...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009Clock ticking on Strasburg negotiations
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHere's the multimillion-dollar question: Will Stephen Strasburg -- the No. 1 pick in the June draft -- sign with the Washington Nationals? We'll soon find out.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009Sandwich Awards: Abreu finally gets homer happy
Jayson StarkIf it's 4th of July weekend, we should be serving foot-long hot dogs, not Sandwich Awards. But what the heck. The tradition continues. But before thi...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 03, 2009Atlanta reinvests in starting pitching
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIn adding Derek Lowe, Javier Vazquez and Kenshin Kawakami, the Atlanta Braves addressed their most glaring weakness: starting pitching.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2009If you thought winter was weird ...
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt sure has been one weird winter, which can mean only one thing: It's going to be one weird spring.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Three Strikes: Dubious '00s Achievement Edition
Jayson StarkAll month we've been presenting the Best of the '00s leaderboard. Now it's time for a different kind of leaderboard: The Leaders Who Wish They Weren't...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 21, 2009Strange But True year in review
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comBaseball provided some odd moments in 2008, but really, did all this stuff actually happen? You can't make it up.
Story | Conversation | December 31, 2008Much more to watch this offseason
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe winter meetings have come and gone, but there is plenty of unfinished business to keep an eye on.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Blue Jays involved with Furcal
Jayson Stark...Ricciardi had been saying as late as Monday afternoon that his team wasn't in on Rafael Furcal. But Ricciardi admitted Tuesday that he reversed field and met with Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008Braves appear to be front-runner for Burnett
Jayson StarkThe hot topic in baseball Thursday was which initial-laden free-agent starter will be the first to sign -- A.J. Burnett or CC Sabathia? For weeks now...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2008Ready to roll the dice in Las Vegas
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's time to roll the dice, go for broke. The baseball world is preparing for what could be a wild week at the winter meetings in Las Vegas.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008Agent: Four teams interested in signing Furcal
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comForget that speculation that Rafael Furcal could pick a team by the middle of this week.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Time to check the shopping lists
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comFree agency begins Friday, so it's a good time to take a team-by-team look at who will be shopping for what this offseason, writes Jayson Stark.
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