Girardi wins battle of managerial wits
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comNEW YORK -- Players make the difference in late October. In the World Series opener, the storyline revolved around Cliff Lee's masterful pitching and ...
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009It's all or nothing with Reynolds
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAlready among baseball's best sluggers, Mark Reynolds is more concerned about being a complete player than he is about his record number of strikeouts.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2009All-Star Game still stuck in the middle
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn 2003, Major League Baseball began awarding home-field advantage in the World Series to the league that wins the All-Star Game. Six years later, the sport still wrestles with the emphasis this places on an exhibition game.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009Fans vote early, often for Victorino
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comShane Victorino is getting plenty of support in his bid to claim the final roster spot on the National League All-Star team.
Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Win or lose, Maddon's Rays remain even-keeled
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comDon't worry about the Rays taking their Game 1 loss too hard. They put it behind them before they even left the clubhouse.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Phils suffering from poor RISP management
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comAfter going 1-for-28 with runners in scoring position at Tampa Bay, the Phillies have to feel fortunate to be headed home with the series tied at one game apiece.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008Manuel, Phillies pushing right buttons again in September
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe red-hot Phillies have performed well in September under manager Charlie Manuel, and this season is no different.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008Players who really produce in September
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJimmy Rollins and Randy Johnson are among nine players who have put together impressive numbers in the final month of the season.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008Former Brewers outfielder Jenkins agrees with Phils
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Phillies and free agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins have reached preliminary agreement on a two-year deal believed to be worth about $13 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 2007Tigers' lineup tops the charts, Giants' order picks up the rear
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSome teams have made major upgrades to their lineups, and others have lost significant parts. Here are the best and worst in baseball.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Hunter's signing opened up more possibilities for center fielders
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThere are still plenty of high-caliber center fielders on the market. Here's where things stand for the principals.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007Phillies writing their own "Rocky" story
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe word resilience is overused in sports, but the Phillies have plugged away admirably through a barrage of setbacks.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2007Griffey plays like All-Star of old
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comMany of Ken Griffey Jr.'s All-Star teammates grew up marveling at his skills, but Tuesday they got to see them up close and personal.
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