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Story | Conversation | May 30, 2008

High school pitchers lead early draft rounds

Chris Lawlor, ESPNRISE.com

High 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, 2009

Donavan Tate top high school pick in draft

Chris Lawlor, ESPN.com

Three 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, 2009

Welcome to the Year in Review Quiz

Patrick Hruby

If you've paid attention to sports, you shouldn't have a problem with the Year In Review Quiz.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2007

Top ESPN searches of 2006

Maalek Marshall

Top ESPN searches of 2006

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2007

Silliness over Selig being at 756

...track, not a triangle, Bob Nightengale's revelatory story on BALCO founder Victor Conte in Monday's USA Today was a perspective on athletics in this chemical age, a perspective that ranges far beyond Bonds...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 12, 2007

Welcome to Arch Madness

Paul Lukas, Special to Page 2

Uni Watch tells you which teams use the coolest type of jersey-lettering, plus Olympic and NBA All-Star Game tidbits.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2006

Latinos rising in big-league status

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

How significant is the Latino influence in baseball? It's deeper and more profound than ever, writes Jerry Crasnick.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 11, 2005

Abreu shatters Home Run Derby records

Associated Press

Bobby Abreu won the Home Run Derby with a record-setting performance Monday night, hitting an astounding 24 homers in his first turn at bat before outslugging hometown favorite Ivan Rodriguez in the finals.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2005

Urbina reported to spring training Tuesday

Associated Press

Detroit Tigers reliever Ugueth Urbina said Wednesday that his mother's five months in captivity was something he hopes "nobody goes through."

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2005

World Cup could be delayed

Alan Schwarz, Baseball America

Sources say pulling together a World Cup-style tournament by next March might not be possible.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 30, 2004

April really does matter

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

For teams like the Blue Jays and Giants, the month of April was a disaster and may be difficult to recover from.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2004

16-team event closer to reality

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

There are plenty of details that need to be ironed out, but expect to see a World Cup of Baseball in 2005.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2004

Inner-city game getting a big boost

Alan Schwarz, Special to ESPN.com

With fewer inner-city children playing baseball, MLB has a plan in place to get more participation in the sport.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2004

Twins select local product with top pick

Associated Press

...205-pound Mauer was a standout in baseball, basketball and football, and intends to concentrate on playing...best in college after outstanding summer with Team USA, going 6-0 with a team record-ERA...

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2001