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Sports Illustrated
July 4, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Half-season awards Baseball's wacky first half makes for unexpected winners...   |
Salon.com
July 2, 2002
King Kaufman |
You call those guys All-Stars? I got all set to write a column blasting the Yankees and Diamondbacks managers for their hometown favoritism. I sat down and figured out my own All-Star squads -- and guess what? They're not that different from the ones Torre and Brenly chose. |
Salon.com
July 3, 2001
King Kaufman |
Why I don't like Ichiro I know he's gotten 3,373,035 All Star votes, but I don't like his Punch-and-Judy style of batting, and he's not on base enough for a leadoff hitter. |
Salon.com
June 19, 2002
King Kaufman |
My All-Star teams The Midsummer Classic comes along at the perfect time to start arguing about who makes it and who doesn't. |
Salon.com
July 11, 2001
Allen Barra |
What's wrong with the All-Star Game? Too many players, for starters. But it's not too late to save baseball's midseason matchup... |
Sports Illustrated
October 9, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Postseason awards ballot Picks for MVP, Rookies, Coaches, etc. |
Sports Illustrated
July 9, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Chat Reel To recap the first half of the year, discuss the All-Star Game and make some predictions for the remainder of the season... |
Sports Illustrated
July 2, 2002
Tom Verducci |
Half-season awards In this trying year for baseball, let's recognize the positives. |
Salon.com
October 9, 2001
King Kaufman |
Playoff predictions Our writer bravely looks at the baseball games ahead and calls 'em as he sees 'em (while crossing his fingers)... |
Sports Illustrated
April 30, 2002
Tom Verducci |
Surprise starter There may be no pitcher more important to the Mariners' World Series aspirations than Joel Pineiro, a 23-year-old right-hander with all of eight career wins. Pineiro could be the missing piece in the Mariners' rotation... |
Sports Illustrated
September 12, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Investigating leads Ichiro is among the most exciting players in the game, but I don't think he's even the MVP of his own team... Who will be the major players in the offseason? Also, do you see any rookies or sleepers who could make good leadoff hitters for next season?... |
Salon.com
July 3, 2001
King Kaufman |
Why I don't like Ichiro I know he's gotten 3,373,035 All Star votes, but I don't like his Punch-and-Judy style of batting, and he's not on base enough for a leadoff hitter... |
AskMen.com
April 9, 2002
Matthew Ross |
A Preview Of The 2002 MLB Season Now that the baseball season is upon us, I thought it would be a good idea to take a look at which teams are the ones to watch for this season... |
Sports Illustrated
April 24, 2001
Tom Verducci |
International sensation Ichiro Suzuki, the Mariners' slashing leadoff hitter, shouldn't book any fishing excursions or vacation getaways for the July All-Star break. The rookie has a very good chance of starting the All-Star Game in, of all places, Seattle's Safeco Field... |
Sports Illustrated
October 17, 2001
Tom Verducci |
The sounds of October A's learn the hard way about importance of fundamentals... |
Sports Central
February 27, 2006
Isaac Miller |
2006 MLB Preview: American League It was an interesting offseason in the American League. Yet some burning questions still remain. |
Salon.com
March 31, 2001
Allen Barra |
Everything you know is wrong The major leagues are more competitive than ever, small-market teams can compete, and home runs and giant salaries aren't ruining the game. Plus: Who's going to Cooperstown? |
Salon.com
March 31, 2001
King Kaufman |
Nine predictions and nine observations The Yankees won't do it again, the A's will go far. And stop calling them "ballparks"! |
Sports Central
February 16, 2006
Jeff Pohlmeyer |
Major League Baseball 2006 Preview NL East: 1. New York Mets... 2. Atlanta Braves... NL Central: 1. St. Louis Cardinals... 2. Milwaukee Brewers... |
Sports Illustrated
June 20, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Balancing act Lineups thrive with versatility more than power... |
Sports Illustrated
June 6, 2001
Tom Verducci |
On the move Several baseball players, ex-manager could soon find new homes... |
Sports Illustrated
September 24, 2002
Tom Verducci |
Taking the mound Rotation will have greatest impact on Yankees postseason |
Sports Illustrated
April 18, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Every team's a contender in April Cubs and Twins fans get rare taste of baseball excitement... |
Salon.com
October 8, 2002
Allen Barra |
What do you say now, Bud Selig? The victories of the Angels, Twins and Cards show how empty the owners' and commissioners' arguments were. |
AskMen.com
Paul Bessire |
Top 10: World Series Teams As the 2007 MLB season comes to an end, WhatIfSports.com ranks all 102 previous World Seres winners to find the true top 10 greatest World Series teams in the history of baseball. |
Sports Illustrated
October 9, 2001 |
The Unofficial Awards Our baseball writers offer their picks in some less-than-major awards categories... |
Sports Central
July 14, 2005
Derek Daggett |
MLB Second-Half Predictions Armed with 80+ games of knowledge, here is how the remainder of the 2005 Major League Baseball season should break down, division by glorious division. |
Sports Illustrated
October 10, 2000
Stephen Cannella |
Breakdown: Yankees vs. Mariners A preview of the matchup for the American League Championship Series... |
Sports Central
October 15, 2007
Bijan C. Bayne |
How to Right the Yankees' Sinking Ship The biggest change for the Yankees should be made in the front office. |
Salon.com
October 1, 2002
King Kaufman |
Picking winners In the baseball playoffs, the National League teams all look vulnerable and the American League teams all look unbeatable. Something's gotta give. |
Sports Illustrated
August 6, 2003
Albert Chen |
Trading Day Amid a flurry of deals, New York and Boston prepared for a pennant race. |
Sports Illustrated
August 20, 2002
Tom Verducci |
Difference makers Complementary players will impact the stretch run for baseball's pennants. |
Sports Illustrated
July 12, 2000
Tom Verducci |
All-Star Game has lost its luster The All-Star Game Tuesday night proved that what has been the definitive showcase in sports is sadly degenerating into just another glitzy exhibition.... |
Sports Illustrated
February 19, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Power play The Mariners find themselves begging for a bat again, and the need is even more acute with Alex Rodriguez gone... |
Sports Illustrated
May 16, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Declining division After years of excellence, NL East is in a malaise... |
AskMen.com
Steve Seepersaud |
Top 20: Baseball Players Of All Time This season, Barry Bonds continues his assault on the Major League Baseball record books, closing in on the career home run title. He's easily one of the best players the game has ever seen. |
Sports Central
June 8, 2005
Matt Thomas |
Breaking Down the MLB Trade Deadline As the summer heats up in Major League Baseball, serious trade talks annually begin to percolate. |
Sports Illustrated
July 13, 2001
Stephen Cannella |
Crunch time Future of A's organization will be determined now... |
Sports Central
May 28, 2015
Jeff Kallman |
So, What's in a Retired Number? Haven't the Yankees retired way too many numbers? |
Sports Central
July 10, 2009
Diane M. Grassi |
SC's All-Time MLB Draft (Pt. 4) It is the age-old argument that will never go away amongst baseball aficionados. And that is the comparison of individual players from different eras in which they played. |
Sports Central
December 26, 2005
Jeff Pohlmeyer |
Yanks Look Like AL East Champs It's impossible to tell what the regular starting lineup for the Yankees is going to be come March, but you can be confident that it will look like an all-star team. |
Sports Illustrated
May 23, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Damaging workload Big increases in innings pitched wear out hurlers... |
Sports Illustrated
September 11, 2002
Tom Verducci |
The hot seat cools off Managerial turnover will be at a minimum this baseball offseason |
Salon.com
October 6, 2000
Allen Barra |
Where was George? The Yankees ended the season with a swan dive for the ages, and all their once-cantankerous owner could muster was a shrug... |
Sports Illustrated
July 5, 2001
Stephen Cannella |
All-Star snubs Selections provide midseason classic's only drama... |
Sports Illustrated
June 5, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Seattle's offensive Boone Second baseman's bat has exceeded M's expectations... |
AskMen.com
Troy St. Louis |
The Price Of An MLB All-Star Team For the past few seasons there has been a growing concern that small market teams cannot compete in professional baseball today. Examining the cost of rising salaries for players you may conclude that they have a point. Or do they? |
Sports Illustrated
March 26, 2002
Tom Verducci |
Brave new world It's been a while, but Atlanta's pitching is now questionable... |
Sports Illustrated
June 4, 2002
Tom Verducci |
Reading the Reds Despite past trends, the jury is still out on Cincinnati. |
Sports Illustrated
April 25, 2001
Tom Verducci |
Minnesota bats Hot hitters are key to Twins' continued success... |
