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, 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
Notes, Stats and Trends: April 9, 2009
ESPN Stats & Information, Special to InsiderInsider digs into the day's hot topics, from Oakland's come-from-behind win to the Columbus Blue Jackets' first playoff berth to the Masters.
Story | Conversation | April 09, 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, 2009Indians 4, Athletics 3
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Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 13, 2009Spring Training Blog: March 9
...walk and three runs in three tourney games. The Indians and South Koreans had agreed before the tournament that Choo would sit out one game in each round. It also was stipulated that he could...
Blog Entry | Conversation | March 09, 2009Spring Training Blog: Feb. 26
...World Baseball Classic: Madonna. The New York Yankees star played for the United States at the inaugural tournament three years ago, but chose to be with the Dominican Republic for this year's event. "The...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 26, 2009World Series needs warmth, neutral site
My first memories of the World Series, from 1973 and 1974, are vivid. I remember watching Willie Mays stare into the sun as he tried unsuccessfully to...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2008
Harden, Thomas help end BoSox's streak at 7 games
Frank Thomas hit a two-run homer to stake Rich Harden to an early lead in the Athletics' 8-3 victory Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 23, 2008
E-ticket: Dice-K 2.0
Jim Caple, Video produced by Nik Kleinberg/ESPN.comYour team might spend $75 million just to talk to him. Is 21-year-old Japanese phenom Yu Darvish worth it?
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