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Deep 6

All-star voters may not have noticed (c'mon, people, Nomar's hurt), but young shortstops are busting out all over. They're baseball's future-and a reflection of its past

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008

Fenway Park numbers helped Maddon make decision

ESPN.com

...put a ball in the air toward the Green Monster: Fly balls at Fenway Park Percent to...drive off the bat of San Francisco's Willie McCovey to end the World Series. Richardson's...

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Manny Being Manipulated

Bill Simmons

Why was the most intriguing figure of the 2008 postseason shown the door in Boston? Bill Simmons fingers the real villain.

Story | October 01, 2008

Molina's instant-replay homer sparks Giant's 10th-inning defeat of Dodgers

Associated Press

Bengie Molina hit a two-run homer and Dave Roberts' 10th-inning single gave the Giants a 6-5 win over the Dodgers.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 27, 2008

South Bronx neighborhood taking hit from new stadium

Tom Farrey, ESPN The Magazine

The new Yankee Stadium is being built at an exorbitant cost, especially to the South Bronx neighborhood in which it resides.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Manny making impact on field, in clubhouse

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

"Manny being Manny" has taken on new meaning in L.A., where Manny Ramirez has been the Dodgers' leading man -- an RBI machine at the plate and Mr. Congeniality in the clubhouse.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

Red Sox score two in 12th on Lowell's hit for rare road win

Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complete Boston's first series sweep at Seattle in 15 years.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 23, 2008

Falcons and Steelers just miss top 10

Matt Williamson, Scouts Inc.

The Steelers could make a huge jump, if LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons develop quickly.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Unis and the Midsummer Classic

Paul Lukas, Page 2

Paul Lukas looks at the good, bad and ugly history of MLB All-Star Game uniforms.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Buck's costly error dooms Royals against struggling Mariners

Adrian Beltre scored the go-ahead run on an error in the ninth, enabling the Seattle Mariners to close out a disappointing first half of the season with a 4-3 victory over Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 13, 2008

Ibanez helps hot Mariners top Tigers

Raul Ibanez clanged a solo home run off the windows of a restaurant in right field and a pair of Seattle relievers helped finish what Erik Bedard started in the Mariners' 4-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 04, 2008

THE SPORTING EQUIVALENCY: WILL SMITH

Ted Bauer

...Al Jefferson Whoa. Seems random, no? Bear with us. Will Smith has referred to the term "Big Willie" in basically every red carpet interview he's done since 1996; he even calls his opening weekends...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 01, 2008

Uncommon Thievery: Changing stolen-base philosophies

Brian McKitish, Special to ESPN.com

Brian McKitish looks at how the Red Sox have changed stolen-base philosophies over time, plus how newly hired managers will alter their team's baserunning.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008

Hernandez hits grand slam, leaves game hurt in 5th as M's top Mets

Felix Hernandez hit the first grand slam by an American League pitcher in 37 years, then departed with a sprained ankle before he could qualify for a win in the Seattle Mariners' 5-2 victory over the New York Mets on Monday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 23, 2008

Hernandez surrenders 1st earned run in 22 innings as M's hold off Marlins

Felix Hernandez finally gave up an earned run. That was about the only thing the Seattle Mariners' ace allowed the Florida Marlins.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 17, 2008