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Painfully true stories of injury cover-ups

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Brett Myers recently had to set the record straight about his eye injury, reminding Jerry Crasnick of nine other infamous injury cover-ups.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Hafner pushes to return to his old form

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

After playing in only 57 games last season due to an injured right shoulder, Travis Hafner knows he needs to produce in a big way for the Indians in '09.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2009

No pain, no game for these hard-nosed players

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

These guys have high pain thresholds and a low tolerance for days off. Say hello to the toughest players in the game.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2007

It wasn't always easy being the little brother

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, their lesser-known brothers, Billy and Chris, look back on a few memories of their early years together.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2007

Retooled rotation looks promising

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

They can bask in the glow for only so long. It's time for David Eckstein, the '06 World Series MVP, and his teammates to turn their attention to defending their title.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007

Zito wrestles with mental toughness

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As he prepared for a new season with a new team, Barry Zito turned to the sport of wrestling to improve his mental toughness.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007

Cameron overcomes tragic year

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Mike Cameron suffered a horrific injury last season. Then he lost his sister. Now he's become an all-star at coping, writes Jerry Crasnick.

Story | Conversation | March 15, 2006

A classic in the making

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN Insider

It was expected to be a classic, and the Yankees-Red Sox series is living up to the hype.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 18, 2004