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, 2009Girardi managing just fine
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSecond-guess him all you want. Joe Girardi -- in his first postseason as a manager -- has the Yankees in position to win their 27th World Series title.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009The World Series we've been waiting for
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comThe New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are the best teams not just in their respective leagues but also in all of baseball.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009Dustin Ackley and Jenrry Mejia impressive in AFL
Keith LawWhile the postseason rolls on at the major league level, I was able to spend the past week at the Arizona Fall League getting a close look at some of ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009
Werth packing plenty of punch for Phils
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comIn his second season as a full-time starter, Jayson Werth is having a career year and has given the Phillies' lineup a huge lift.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 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
Carolina and Opening Day on our minds
CommunityEdsFans' elation at the NCAA tournament championship game and Opening Day was muted this week by the death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart.
Story | Conversation | April 11, 2009Worth the Wait: Tales of the '08 Phillies
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comHow the Philadelphia Phillies' victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series ended years of misery and set an entire city free.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009Spring 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, 2009Phils' Hamels gets back on mound
Associated PressCole Hamels felt good in his return to the mound after experiencing elbow tightness.
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