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, 2009Tuesday, October 6
...have match result matchups, one in the U-20 and the other in the Johnstones Paint Trophy tournament. A rare college football game tonight with Troy (-5) favored at home against Middle Tennessee. Expect Troy...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 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, 20092009 EA SPORTS Baseball All-Americans
ESPNRISE.comMr. Baseball USA Jeff Malm and Sophomore of the Year Bryce Harper highlight the 30-player EA SPORTS Baseball All-American first team.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009Pirates giving draft pick $2.5M bonus
Associated PressThe Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez, selected in the first round of the amateur draft earlier in the week.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009High school pitchers lead early draft rounds
Chris Lawlor, ESPNRISE.comHigh school players drafted in the early rounds of Major League Baseball's Rule 4 draft look to seize the opportunities created by a tighter economy. Sixteen of the 32 players selected in the first round were prep players, writes Chris Lawlor.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009Donavan Tate top high school pick in draft
Chris Lawlor, ESPN.comThree right-handed pitchers were among four high school prospects selected in the top 10 in the first round of Major League Baseball's 2009 first-year player draft.
Story | Conversation | June 09, 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: 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...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 23, 2009Caribbean Series rosters at a glance
Jorge Arangure Jr., ESPN The MagazineThe Caribbean World Series has lost some of its star power to the World Baseball Classic. Here's a brief rundown of the rosters for the four teams in the tournament.
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