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The greatest World Series games, from 1 to 7

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Rob Neyer picks the greatest World Series games ever played, from Game 1 to Game 7.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008

No real sure thing among National League closers

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Brewers' Salomon Torres is among several closers on contending teams in the National League who are far from reliable.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008

Reviewable plays from baseball history

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Rob Neyer cites some incidents from baseball history that could have turned out differently if instant replay had been in place.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Top 10 All-Star Games

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The best games in All-Star history? Ted Williams' game-winning blast at Briggs Stadium in Detroit put 1941 on our list.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

How Zimmer lost his job to Wills

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

How did Don Zimmer lose his shortstop job to Maury Wills? Rob Neyer checks on the veracity of Zim's story.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2008

Manager's impact is tough to gauge

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Does a good manager make a team, or vice versa? Other than using wins and losses, a manager's true impact is tough to measure.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008

Looking back on Dodgers' days playing in Coliseum

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958, and played in the vast L.A. Coliseum for four seasons before moving into their present home, Dodger Stadium.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008

Top 10 individual seasons in baseball history

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

ESPN.com baseball writer Rob Neyer lists the top 10 individual seasons in baseball history.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008

Some non-players deserve enshrinement as well

Rob Neyer, ESPN Insider

There remain a dozen baseball figures who should follow Goose Gossage into the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 08, 2008

When signing Boras' clients, ink the best ones

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

A few teams have gotten very good results while several others have gotten little in return by signing clients of Scott Boras over the past 10 winters.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 26, 2007

Even among legends, Gibson and Ruth stand out

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

Are the best World Series players always the best players? Not necessarily ... but usually they are. Here's the ultimate lineup.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 20, 2007

It's a miracle ... '04 Red Sox, Joe D. top the list

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Rockies' incredible run to the World Series ranks among Rob Neyer's top 10 all-time baseball miracles.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2007

Want to go to Cooperstown? Manage the Yankees

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The best way for a manager to get to Cooperstown is to enjoy a long tenure with the Yankees, as Joe Torre did.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 18, 2007

Ruth's called shot is as good as it gets

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

If time travel were possible, here are the top five moments in baseball history that Rob Neyer would want to go back and witness.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007

Black Sox are clear leaders among suspected cheaters

Rob Neyer, ESPN.com

The Black Sox, Gaylord Perry and, yes, Barry Bonds are listed among baseball's top 10 cheaters -- some admitted, some alleged -- of all time.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2007