Meet digital Lincecum, 2.0

With another Cy Young (and a drug arrest) under his belt, Jim Caple wonders what the future holds for Tim Lincecum's digital self.

OTL: Field of Schemes?

It seemed like a feel-good story on the surface: A Cambodian refugee brings the game of baseball to his home country. It seemed too good to be true ... and perhaps it is.

Boras compares Holliday, Teixeira

Scott Boras declined to toss out a specific dollar figure in his public sales pitch for outfielder Matt Holliday on Tuesday. But he spent enough time comparing Holliday to Mark Teixeira to create a distinct impression what kind of money he has in mind.

Hurdle: Ask questions first, coach later

...treats the job as more of an offensive coach, not just a hitting coach. "You have to score one more run and it's not always about the hit," Hurdle said. "We want to really...

Hurdle becomes Rangers' hitting coach

Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is the new hitting coach for the Texas Rangers.

...Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon pulls up with an injury as he scores during the third inning of game six of the 2009 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at...

The 2009 ESPN Fantasy All-Pro Team

ESPN Fantasy is proud to present the 2009 fantasy baseball All-Pro team, as determined by the Player Rater.

Choosing Hurdle makes sense

...were qualified individuals who want to stress a team-first approach to hitting and finding ways to score runs on a more consistent level. The Rangers to focus on situational hitting and find ways to...

Four remain pride of the Yankees

The old faces of the Yankees -- Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte -- connect the last title team with the one that was crowned after knocking off the Phillies in six games.

Ex-skipper to be named hitting coach

ESPN 103.3 FM reports that the Rangers will name Clint Hurdle batting coach.

Leyritz insists fatal accident not his fault

Former New York Yankee Jim Leyritz, facing trail for DUI manslaughter, insists he was driving responsibly and was not drunk at the time of an auto accident in December 2007 that killed 30-year-old Fredia Veitch in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Hurdle: 'Great group of good, solid baseball men'

...The next step is to take the offensive game to a consistent level. You know you can score 10 runs, but can you score three when you need too? Can you score four? "The significance...

Shades of the 2004 ALCS?

The Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel as it swings to New York for Game 6 on Wednesday night.

Utley's record-tying 5th World Series HR helps Phils cut Yanks lead to 3-2

The Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.

Texas interviews four finalists for post

The Giants have promoted Triple-A hitting coach Hensley Meulens to the major league club.