Pressure's on rookie to deliver for pinstripes
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comWith the rotation reeling, the Yankees are counting on Phil Hughes to help restore their aura of invincibility.
Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007NL West is baseball's glamor division
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comIt may or may not be the best division in baseball, but the NL West is the trendiest place to be thanks to the migration of some star pitchers.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2007Johnson's departure leaves big void
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comWhile the Yankees will be happy to get rid of Randy Johnson, his departure will leave them with more question marks.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2007Clemens following Pettitte to New York?
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Yanks were close to signing Ted Lilly, but when Andy Pettitte showed interest in returning to the Bronx, it was just too good to be true.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2006Yanks ready to catch gyroball
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Yankees want Daisuke Matsuzaka, and they're prepared to write the biggest check to secure his rights, writes Bob Klapisch.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006Meet the AL's premier sinkerballer
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThanks to a devastating sinker, Chien-Ming Wang has become the American League's premier ground-ball pitcher.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2006Despite their success, Mets still have issues
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comIn the final Subway Series of the season, the Mets have the chance to take hold of the big city, writes Bob Klapisch.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2006Mussina among several recharged veterans
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comMike Mussina tops a short list of veterans who are doing quite well this year after being somewhat down in recent seasons.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2006Johnson sliding toward mediocrity?
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comRandy Johnson has lost command of his fastball, the bite off his slider and, most significantly, his self-confidence, writes Bob Klapisch.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2006Damon an 'honest' addition to Yankees
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comJohnny Damon has conformed to the Yankee Way with his new appearance, but his presence is still rather unique.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2006Mets need a healthy Pedro ... or else
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comPedro Martinez describes it as background pain. But it hurts just enough to keep him from pushing off, writes Bob Klapisch.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2006At present, Sox, 'Stros not built to succeed
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comThe Astros and Red Sox have enjoyed playoff success in the recent past but will be hard-pressed to do so again in 2006.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2006Giambi back to being a 'premier player'
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comJason Giambi began last season under a cloud of scandal, but it'll be a completely different situation this year.
Story | Conversation | February 01, 2006Torre's job security not at all in question
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comBelieve it or not, Joe Torre is as safe now as he's ever been in his long tenure as the Yankees' manager, writes Bob Klapisch.
Story | Conversation | January 19, 2006A-Rod saying no to everyone but Yankees
Bob Klapisch, Special to ESPN.comFirst, he's playing for the Dominican, then the U.S. But A-Rod is only committed to one team -- the Yankees.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "randy johnson" make the list?