372 Results for ryan dempster

Winter market forecast: A flood of non-tenders

Buster Olney

The conversations between general managers began accelerating this week, and some have noticed a distinct trend that does not bode well for this winte...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Boston velocity versus Anaheim speed

Buster Olney

There are going to be two hard truths in play in the forthcoming division series between the Red Sox and the Angels, according to some talent evaluato...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Hot and cold Chicago-style Sammich Awards

Jayson Stark

...ll spend the next week passing along some fabulous obscure, historical tidbits unearthed by ESPN research geniuses Ryan McCrystal and Jeremy Lundblad. But let's start with these three pearls: The Padres have set a...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Verlander's hook lacking bite

Special to ESPN.com

Detroit's Justin Verlander is struggling lately, especially with his curveball.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

The Cubs share in Bradley's failure

Buster Olney

The Cubs finally had had enough with Milton Bradley, who almost certainly will never play another game in their uniform. The organization is ready to ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Wild card still working its magic

Peter Gammons

Injustice remains throughout the system, which is why it is so refreshing to see the Pirates and Royals reinvest their revenue-sharing money into sign...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009

PTI : Happy Trails, Ryan Dempster!

Ryan Dempster has gone on the DL after hurting his toe.

ESPN Insider Video | July 08, 2009

Chat with Page 2's Patrick Hruby

...been up to lately. Before the MLB season started, Hruby caught up with Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Dempster, who says he wants to become a ninja. He also teamed with Page 2's Kurt...

ESPN Insider Chat | April 06, 2007

Phils have what most others don't … rotation depth

Peter Gammons

Those who saw Pedro Martinez pitch for Double-A Reading on Wednesday thought he looked better than he has in two years, changing speeds and eye levels...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009

BP Daily: Looking for a good Doc

Jay Jaffe, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus looks at various teams that could land Roy Halladay and the potential impact he'd have on their playoff chances. And even though the Phillies are out of the running now, they wouldn't have been the best fit anyway.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 29, 2009

Buehrle's near-perfection, punctuated

Buster Olney

The tension in the Metrodome thickened in the bottom of the sixth inning Tuesday night. And after Carlos Gomez fouled out and Nick Punto grounded out,...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 29, 2009

The Hall should preserve history, not dodge it

Buster Olney

The day after Bill Madden wrote a story saying commissioner Bud Selig was thinking seriously about reinstating Pete Rose, there is another story from ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 28, 2009

Dr. BP's Prescriptions: NL Central

Christina Kahrl, Baseball Prospectus

Baseball Prospectus has cures for the Cardinals, Brewers, Cubs, Astros, Reds and Pirates.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

BP Daily: Midseason starters report

Marc Normandin, Baseball Prospectus

PECOTA's projections for starting pitchers have been solid, but at the season's midpoint, some starters haven't come close to matching expectations. Baseball Prospectus examines the reasons behind their unlikely performances.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009

Dempster's fastball a bit wayward

Special to ESPN.com

Ryan Dempster is not having any trouble locating his off-speed pitches, but he is having problems controlling his fastball.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009