16 Results for russell branyan

Whole lot of talking, and very little action

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Few moves happened at the winter meetings, leaving a lot of action to come in the weeks ahead.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

Best, worst and weirdest of the first half

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks to MVPs and LVPs to some of the stranger moments on the diamond, we look back at the first half of the 2009 season.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

It's so wrong to celebrate Manny's return

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

The widespread affection for Manny Ramirez upon his return from a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy is appalling.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009

June leaders (Pujols) and trailers (everyone else)

Jayson Stark

...NL trailer: Mike Cameron .153. Most home runs NL leader: Albert Pujols 14; AL leaders (tie): Russell Branyan, Miguel Olivo, Jason Kubel, Ben Zobrist and Juan Rivera 8 apiece. Most at-bats without a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Welcome to the new Moneyball

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Everyone knows the economy could have a profound impact on baseball. But the more important question is this: Who'll be money on the field in 2009?

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2009

Three Strikes: Dubious '00s Achievement Edition

Jayson Stark

...Dunn (.247) about the only threat. LOWEST BATTING AVG. (2,000 PA): Henry Blanco (.226), with Russell Branyan (.231) still in contention. LOWEST BATTING AVG. BY A PITCHER (150 PA): Brian Moehler (7-for...

Blog Entry | Conversation | January 21, 2009

Braves appear to be front-runner for Burnett

Jayson Stark

The 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, 2008

Eight years later, opportunity knocks for Hoffman

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Despite being the game's most prolific save artist, Trevor Hoffman waited eight years for a playoff opportunity ... until Saturday's Game 3.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2006

Extra-inning Rumblings

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark marvels at the White Sox's five inning-eaters and offers some of the latest rumors from around the game.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 20, 2006

The trades that just fell flat

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark details five trades that were talked about, but never completed in the month of August.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 01, 2005

Best AL lineups: Red Sox relentless top to bottom

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Which team has the best collection of thumpers, top to bottom? We asked pitchers, scouts and GMs to find out.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2005

There's Cy ... and then everyone else

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Greg Maddux has passed one Cy Young record, but other than that Young remains on his own level.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2003

Useless information dept.

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark offers the best useless info from the first week, plus a special look at Opening Day.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2003

Useless information dept.

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark is back with Mark Grace-turned pitcher info and other tidbits.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2002

Useless information dept.

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

Jayson Stark is back with some players who may be looking forward to a strike and other tidbits.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2002