Closer Chart
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell's updated closer depth chart displays the four top closing options for each team.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2009Shea it isn't
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comCiti Field has proved to be a hard house in which to hit the home run. The fences have kept in dozens of balls that would have been hit out of Shea. But as Tristan Cockcroft points out, the Mets have adapted to create a true home-field advantage.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009Welcome to the new Moneyball
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comEveryone 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, 200930 Questions: Can reworked New York Mets bullpen help starters?
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass says that even with K-Rod closing games, Johan Santana might not win 20 games.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009Relief Efforts: Spring bullpen rankings
Eric Karabell, ESPN.comEric Karabell does a quick rundown of each team's bullpen situation as spring training starts.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009If you thought winter was weird ...
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt sure has been one weird winter, which can mean only one thing: It's going to be one weird spring.
Story | Conversation | February 12, 2009Universal Pitcher Values: The full list
AJ Mass, ESPN.comThe full list of pitchers and their Universal Pitcher Values.
Story | Conversation | January 13, 2009Putz's value drops as Mets' setup man
Tristan H. CockcroftWhat a past 24 hours for the city of New York. While the Yankees were inking ace CC Sabathia to a seven-year contract, across town, the Mets were add...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2008Ranking the moves at the winter meetings (Nos. 1-5)
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.A breakdown of the 25 moves made at this year's winter meetings in Las Vegas.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Joe Dirt
Luke CyphersJ.J. Putz took his time growing into one of the game's best closers. But now, thanks to him, no one's looking down on the Mariners anymore
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008Slam and be slammed
Eric Karabell...Batista and his 6.26 ERA and 1.89 WHIP now headed back to the rotation, Sean Green was summoned to close Monday's game. He put a few men on base, and Arthur...
Story | June 24, 2008Grey Matter: Year-to-date pitching values
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey breaks down who most valuable pitchers in fantasy have been so far.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2008
M's could make a run at the playoffs
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.If everything falls into place for the Mariners in the second half, they could contend for a postseason spot.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2007
Regrading the 2009 NFL draft
Mel Kiper, ESPN.comMel Kiper re-evaluates his initial 2009 NFL draft grades. His thoughts (among many): the Packers, Pats, Ravens and Niners look good, the Raiders still look awful and this season's darlings -- Colts and Saints -- didn't draft well.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Flem File clarifies NFL playoff scenarios
David Fleming, Page 2Flem File dissects breaks down the playoff scenarios of each of the contenders with tremendous insight and a healthy dose of sarcasm.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009