Chapman kept defection plans from kin
Associated PressAroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby. The Cuban pitcher's defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie script writer would want.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009Giants hand Reds fourth straight loss
Associated PressRyan Garko's two-run double in the 10th inning completed San Francisco's comeback from a four-run deficit and helped the Giants to an 8-5 victory over the Reds.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 18, 2009Stevenson looks to the future
High School Baseball...weekend where I wasn't hitting in the back with my dad or playing in a tournament out in the middle of nowhere and loved every minute of it," he said. As he...
Blog Entry | January 14, 2009Nine reasons this NYY-BOS series is pivotal
Buster Olney...as Tiger Woods, and the Red Sox as the troublesome 14th hole that could cost them the tournament. The psyche of the Red Sox. They just got swept by the Rays in a two-game...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 06, 2009
The maddening pace of perfection
Buster Olney...a few hours after Buehrle planted his hands on his head in disbelief. "He would play in tournaments as a kid, and sometimes there would be three or four or five games in a day...
Blog Entry | Conversation | July 24, 2009
Practically un-bee-lievable
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comA swarm of bees at Petco Park. A flock of sea gulls at Progressive Field. A Nat with almost as many homers as his team has wins. Yeah, it's been one bizarre first half, for sure.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009Top 100: The latest updates
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.In Keith Law's latest rankings of the Top 100 prospects in the MLB draft pool, an Indiana right-hander gets a significant upgrade.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009
Top 100: The latest updates
Keith Law, Scouts Inc.In his latest pass at the Top 100 prospects in the MLB draft pool, Keith Law ranks the 99 guys below the obvious No. 1, including elevating one player 52 spots.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2009
Why Jake Peavy could go to the White Sox
Jake Peavy met with San Diego manager Bud Black after the Padres' game Wednesday to discuss a possible deal with the White Sox, Tom Krasovic writes. ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | May 21, 2009
Spring Training Blog: March 30
CHAVEZ SAYS HE'S READY (9:34 p.m. ET) Eric Chavez says he's ready for Opening Day. Chavez, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery, started and playe...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 30, 2009Spring Training Blog: March 23
PADRES PICK UP TWO RIGHTIES (8:11 p.m. ET) The Padres added two right-handers, agreeing to a minor league contract with Shawn Hill and acquiring Luke...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 23, 2009Larkin to step in for Johnson at WBC
Associated PressBarry Larkin will manage the next U.S. game in the World Baseball Classic for Davey Johnson, who will be attending the wedding of his stepson.
Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009Dutch aren't filled with a lot of top talent
Steve Phillips, ESPNWhile the Netherlands has taken the WBC by storm with its stunning wins over the Dominican Republic, its roster isn't loaded with great talent.
Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009Pittsburgh 5, Netherlands 4
Associated PressPittsburgh 5, Netherlands 4
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 03, 2009Spring Training Blog: Feb. 23
CHURCH READY TO HELP METS WIN (9:17 p.m. ET) A day after manager Jerry Manuel said he might play Fernando Tatis in right field against left-handed pi...
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