A 2009 National League preview: Viral Video Style
Rick PaulasEver wonder which NL club would best represent "Monkey Smells Finger?" We are here for you with the previews. And the videos.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009Mag Writers Roundtable: Size Matters
Jeff Bradley, Ric Bucher, David Fleming and E.J. Hradek...can move. A while back, in an essay for The Mag, Chuck Klosterman pointed out that San Diego's all pro linebacker Shawne Merriman (6'4", 272-pounds) is not only as big as...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 27, 2009It's Not All Sun and Games
Jorge Aranguré Jr. & Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineThe Dominican squad in the world baseball classic is once again brimming with stars. The kids who dream of following in their footsteps must navigate a scandal-ridden system. But it's hard to argue with the results.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009The Gamer Blog
Jon Robinson...BEST IN SHOW Speaking of the PS3, I spent an incredible day down at Sony's San Diego studio last week playing the latest build of MLB 09: The Show (a later build than...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 10, 2009Fantasy World: Geek Stats Win
Rick PaulasSabermetrics aren't just for geeks anymore. In 2008, the folks over at Baseball Prospectus had themselves what the commentariat call a "crossover ye...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 28, 2009Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineWhat actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
Lunch Links
Max Klinger and Ethan Trex...183; Seriously, why was Matt Millen on TV? · Some info on the future of the San Diego Padres. · Inside the MLB's legal team. · What is Ryan Howard worth long-term...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 05, 2009The NEXT: Geographical Dispute To Have
Ted Bauer...three and in MLB, the Angels have one. So, between over 15 teams from Seattle to San Diego across 18 years, those three states have six championships. Doesn't it seem like they should...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2008THE MAG.COM PRESENTS: ALL WORLD POWER RANKINGS
Ted BauerWORST SPORTS FRANCHISE OF THE PAST 10 YEARS? THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES ARE RATED "AAAARGH" There has been some ridiculous sporting ineptitude recently....
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2008Reporting From ... The Winter Meetings
Rick PaulasJake Peavy is headed to the Cubs, or not. Francisco Rodriguez is going to be a Met. And CC Sabathia will be donning Yankee pinstripes next season. We ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008Fundamental Change
Buster OlneyBaseball is going back to basics-just not the ones you learned from your old man
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008Deep 6
All-star voters may not have noticed (c'mon, people, Nomar's hurt), but young shortstops are busting out all over. They're baseball's future-and a reflection of its past
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Three Way Calling
Mychael UrbanAs their teams drive to the wire, ex-mates Mark Mulder, Tim Hudson and Barry Zito have plenty to shout about
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Reporting from the Jock-o-sphere
Ryan CorazzaKevin Love takes on Tim Duncan and is starstruck. "It was crazy. It was my first going up against Tim Duncan," he writes. "And to see him work and a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2008LIL WAYNE BLOG: "THE COWBOYS SUCK"
Lil Wayne[Ed's note: Lil Wayne's son is about to be born. We do want to thank him for filing this blog with so much currently going on in his life. Want more L...
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