Southpaws in the spotlight
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe resurgent Andy Pettitte faces the shaky Cole Hamels in Saturday night's pivotal Game 3 of World Series.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009Aaron advocates asterisks by records
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFormer home run king Hank Aaron said Saturday that he's willing to accept steroid users into the club, but with asterisks.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009Tall Tales: Big moments for Big Unit
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRandy Johnson versus ... John Kruk in the 1993 All-Star Game ... a dove ... the Braves in 2004. Here's a look at some of the most memorable moments -- good and bad -- in the Big Unit's storied career.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009Active seniors still living the good life
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comTo quadrigenarians Jamie Moyer, Gary Sheffield and Randy Johnson, age is just another number in their illustrious careers.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2009When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Pounding the pavement
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn recognition of the nation's 8.5 percent jobless rate, this week's installment of Starting 9 catches up with some familiar faces who failed to hook on through free agency.
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2009Miller: Athletes victims of witch hunt
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comPlayers Association founder Marvin Miller defends the baseball union's conduct and accuses the federal government and major drug testing bodies of engaging in a "witch hunt" against prominent athletes.
Story | Conversation | February 10, 2009Maddux issues one last heartfelt pitch
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comWith the baseball world in his hometown for the winter meetings, Greg Maddux dropped by to deliver a heartfelt and graceful goodbye.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2008In familiar spot, Red Sox turn to Matsuzaka to lead the way
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFor the third time in the last five years, the Red Sox are faced with a do-or-die situation in the ALCS. Up on the hill for the Sox in Thursday's Game 5 against the Rays, will be Daisuke Matsuzaka.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008Accomplished arms who may press on for '09 or call it a career
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comFrom Randy Johnson to Mike Mussina to Greg Maddux, Starting 9 looks at older, accomplished pitchers who might call it a career at the end of 2008.
Story | Conversation | September 24, 2008Some familiar faces still looking for work
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comKenny Lofton is among the familiar faces who have drifted from the scene without saying goodbye, but would play again if given the opportunity.
Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008On-field antics that have struck a chord
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com"Starting 9" focuses on players whose on-field routines through the years have irritated opponents, rival fans and occasionally even teammates.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2008Resurrection month for Lee, Quentin, others
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comLast season Cliff Lee was demoted, Scott Olsen was arrested and Milton Bradley tore his ACL. But now they're among the top comeback stories of 2008.
Story | Conversation | April 29, 2008Large number of players still seeking employment
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe list of unemployed free agents is still very long, and many of them have no clue where they'll be when the Grapefruit and Cactus leagues get under way.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2008Clemens' interview offers everything but closure
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIf Roger Clemens is telling the truth on "60 Minutes," he got his chance to vent. And if he's lying, he's out on a very tenuous limb.
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