My 2010 Hall of Fame ballot
Keith LawI don't have a ballot for the Hall of Fame yet -- just nine years to go -- but if I did, my ballot would include: Tim Raines, Mark McGwire, Bert Bl...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
Six key matchups for Game 6
Buster OlneySix key matchups to watch in Game 6: Chase Utley versus the Yankees' adjustments: The Phillies' second baseman is not missing any fastballs; he is ha...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009
Kershaw is the great X factor
Buster OlneyThe first inning that Clayton Kershaw threw in the major leagues lasted 32 pitches. He was 20 years old at the time, working too quickly, and learning...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009
MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comIt's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009Successes, struggles and sabermetrics
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus analyzes the best and worst performances of the 2009 MLB season through its sabermetric lens.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Feliz hits grand slam as Phillies knock off Astros
Associated PressPedro Feliz's grand slam helped the Phillies beat the Astros and reduce their magic number to clinch the East.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 29, 2009Boston velocity versus Anaheim speed
Buster OlneyThere are going to be two hard truths in play in the forthcoming division series between the Red Sox and the Angels, according to some talent evaluato...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009
Kazmir, Verlander among best bets
Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.comAdam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB matchups and sees good things for Cy Young candidates Justin Verlander and Felix Hernandez.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009Insider's MLB Kiss 'Em Goodbye
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rise and fall of all 30 teams.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009The Cy Young cases for Greinke and King Felix
Buster OlneyThis time of year, teams begin to include information in their media dispatches about their various candidates for major awards. The AL Cy Young Award...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 18, 2009
Under-the-radar OFs who've emerged
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral under-the-radar outfielders have blossomed in 2009, and they've raised their stock considerably in the process.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2009Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Chicago Cubs
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the team that led the National League in wins last season, the Chicago Cubs.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2009
Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling
Buster OlneyMaybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009
How teams can learn from the Marlins
Buster OlneyRicky Nolasco came into the season projected to be a leader of one of the best young rotations in the majors. On May 22, Nolasco gave up eight runs ov...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009
Astros complete 4-game sweep of Happ-less Phillies
Associated PressHunter Pence homered and drove in three runs as the Astros completed a four-game sweep of the Phillies with a 4-3 win Monday.
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