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Angels give share to fallen teammate

Associated Press

The Angels voted to give a full postseason share to the estate of Nick Adenhart, the rookie pitcher who was killed in a car accident.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Average salary just short of $3 million

Associated Press

The average baseball salary fell just short of $3 million this year, with the percentage increase slowing to its lowest level since 2004.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

My 2010 Hall of Fame ballot

Keith Law

...playing on good teams (not that it should matter, but it does). He played on two World Series champions and several other playoff teams, hit well in the postseason, was a very good defender...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Good fit

...pitch for was the North Siders. Asked about the pressure of trying to win their first World Series in over a century, Grabow said he understood the mentality. "It's a big-market city...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Postseason to have fewer breaks

Associated Press

Commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday he's working on tightening up the 2010 playoff schedule so there will be fewer gaps between games.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

A Selig welcome

Bruce Levine

...I really think they'll be a great ownership. I just hope they can win the World Series one day." Selig shared some views on other hot topics in baseball. He said his main...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

Ynoa making progress

Jorge Arangure Jr.

On Friday, heralded Oakland A's prospect Michael Ynoa, who was signed last year to a record $4.25 million bonus, will pitch in a game for the first ti...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 18, 2009

GMs head to Chicago for short meeting

Associated Press

Increasing the use video replay among umpires could be a topic when the formal meetings start, especially after a series of missed calls in the postseason.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Great patriotic moments in U.S. sports

ESPN.com

Check out our list of the top 10 patriotic moments in U.S. sports.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

News and notes from Latin baseball

Jorge Arangure Jr.

...who played winter league for the Cangrejeros, who have won 12 league championships and five Caribbean World Series. The PRBL begins its season next week. Officials announced that players who were supposed to play...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Hurdle becomes Rangers' hitting coach

Associated Press

Former Rockies manager Clint Hurdle is the new hitting coach for the Texas Rangers.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Obstacles to a World Series rematch

Buster Olney

...s well within reason to think the Phillies and Yankees will face each other in the World Series next year, although the league champions each have hurdles to overcome beyond the Angels and the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Six key matchups for Game 6

Buster Olney

Six 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...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Bad choice?

Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.com

The Cubs chose Lou Piniella over Joe Girardi, whose Yanks may win it all.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Howard's slide-step hurting the Phillies

Buster Olney

...Victorino is being pitched inside. And Ryan Howard is seeing a ton of sliders. Before the World Series began, 23.4 percent of the pitches thrown to Howard during the regular season and the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009