211 Results for spring training

Ibanez, Hudson among best offseason moves; Bradley on opposite end

ESPN.com

...He is coming off a pretty serious thumb injury. He showed me his thumb down at spring training and said it still hurts whenever he takes an awkward swing. That had me wondering whether...

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Wednesday Wangdoodles

Rob Neyer, SweetSpot

...Harlan points out, Milledge hasn't hit a single home run in 2009. Not in spring training, not with the Nationals, not with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs. Milledge turned 24 a few...

Blog | May 06, 2009

Your wildest fantasy (draft) come true

Dan Peterson, ESPN.com

Whether you're scrimping on a rookie baller's budget or pimping with a big league bankroll, we've got you covered for all the action in your wildest fantasy baseball weekend in Las Vegas.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2009

Sports better in person, or on TV?

Jim Caple and Patrick Hruby, Page 2

Jim Caple and Patrick Hruby kick off Page 2's weeklong series of debates, tackling whether it's better to see a game in person or on TV.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2009

Rodeo and the recession

Ed Knocke, ESPN.com

Summer rodeos face critical season in the face of tough economic times

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2009

Hillman thankful for Brett interview

Associated Press

Kansas City Royals manager Trey Hillman said Tuesday he was grateful for the remarks made in support of him by Hall of Famer George Brett.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2009

Gladwell-Simmons II: Ultimate rematch

Bill Simmons, Page 2

The Sports Guy and best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell match wits with their theories about hoops, boxing, pop culture and much more.

Story | May 12, 2009

Klauk playing a home game this week at TPC Sawgrass

Jason Sobel

Sean O'Hair's song of redemption? It's coming up. Tiger Woods' roller-coaster week? I'll analyze it. Phil Mickelson's white-belt foibles? The swine ...

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Fidrych, 54, dies in apparent accident

Associated Press

Former All-Star pitcher Mark "The Bird" Fidrych has been found dead in an apparent accident at his farm in Northborough, Massachusetts. He was 54.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2009

Smoltz adjusting to new surroundings

Peter Gammons

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The last time John Smoltz wasn't in spring training with the Braves was 1987. So as he fiddled through the names and faces of his...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 15, 2009

Perez prevails as desert bites back

Jason Sobel

Back when I was in the fifth grade or so, an enterprising educator taught my class the spelling distinction between "dessert" and "desert" by explaini...

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Welcome to the Ninth Annual Year That Wasn't

Jim Caple, Page 2

Why let reality get in the way of our best memories of 2008? It's the Ninth Annual Year That Wasn't.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2008

Fastball tell-tale sign for Beckett

Josh Beckett has been the backbone of championships in past seasons with the Marlins and Red Sox, a pitcher capable of shutting down the best lineups ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2008

America's 100 most important sports venues

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple ranks America's 100 most important sports venues.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008