ESPN Columnists

Postseason had many defining moments 2 days ago

While the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.

Shades of the 2004 ALCS? November 03, 2009

The Yankees are still in command, but this World Series suddenly has a different feel as it swings to New York for Game 6 on Wednesday night.

Phillies hold slight edge heading home October 30, 2009

The Phillies are in a better position than the Yankees to just barely take control with the World Series shifting to Citizens Bank Park.

A wrong message in McGwire's return October 28, 2009

Tony La Russa, Bud Selig and others celebrating Mark McGwire's return to baseball still don't get it. This isn't the lesson baseball needs to be teaching.

The World Series we've been waiting for October 26, 2009

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies are the best teams not just in their respective leagues but also in all of baseball.

Moves making ALCS more interesting October 23, 2009

The ALCS continues, and so too will the examination of the jobs being done by managers Mike Scioscia and Joe Girardi.

For Angels, it all begins with Lackey October 21, 2009

The Angels are up against the wall, but don't underestimate their chances to still win the ALCS.

Energized Halos face big test in Game 4 October 19, 2009

In order to pull even in the ALCS, the Angels must figure out a way to solve CC Sabathia in Game 4.

Slew of mistakes have haunted Angels October 18, 2009

The Angels' impact players aren't producing, and coupled with their physical and mental mistakes have made it likely they won't recover in the ALCS.

A-Rod letting his play speak for him October 16, 2009

Instead of talking to the media, Alex Rodriguez is leaning on his extraordinary talent to change the perception about his postseason failures.

Red Sox will never be the same October 11, 2009

From 2003 to 2007, the Red Sox were legendary. But that team as we knew it is a memory now.

Sabathia driven by 'an ace mentality' October 05, 2009

CC Sabathia knows all about success in the regular season. But after falling flat in the past two postseasons, he's focused on becoming a success in October.

Ortiz moves on, but questions remain September 28, 2009

David Ortiz has moved on from the PED scandal, but larger questions still remain.

Vick's return: a game within a game September 23, 2009

Michael Vick returns to action on Sunday. But how much of a second chance will the public give him?

The Bills: a pathology of losing September 16, 2009

Is there an escape hatch in a culture of losing? After Monday night, Dick Jauron and the Bills need to find one, and fast.

Brady, Pats squeak by Bills September 14, 2009

It wasn't always pretty, but Tom Brady helped lift the Patriots past the Bills.

A city of passion, history, influence September 11, 2009

Howard Bryant says when you add up all the ingredients, it's clear why Boston is a sports power.

Lost Pirates recharting their course September 07, 2009

Guaranteed a losing season for the 17th straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates are asking a perennially weather-beaten fan base to believe in the future.

Needed: 'Good guys' to fight steroids August 28, 2009

A court ruled against it and the Barry Bonds case looks flimsy. If even the government can't get it right in the fight against steroids, who will ride in to save the day for baseball?

Favre's back? Big deal; let him play August 19, 2009

Let's get some perspective, people. We've heard this story so often before in sports that Brett Favre's comeback is more the norm than the aberration.