Tim Kurkjian

Tim Kurkjian joined ESPN in March 1998 as both a reporter for Baseball Tonight and a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine. Kurkjian's extensive background covering baseball included a stint at Sports Illustrated as a senior writer from 1989-1997.

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Expect moves, moves and more moves 2 days ago

Where will Matt Holliday end up? What about John Lackey? They are among the top 10 storylines of the offseason.

Five questions about Phillies-Yankees October 25, 2009

Check out the top five questions heading into the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees.

Five questions about Angels-Yankees October 11, 2009

Check out the top five questions heading into the AL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Angels and the New York Yankees.

Five questions about Twins-Yankees October 06, 2009

Check out the top five questions heading into the AL Division Series between the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankees.

Five questions about Red Sox-Angels October 04, 2009

Check out the top five questions heading into the AL Division Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels.

Five questions about Cardinals-Dodgers October 04, 2009

Check out the top five questions heading into the NL Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Five questions about Rockies-Phillies October 04, 2009

Check out the top five questions heading into the NL Division Series between the Colorado Rockies and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Greinke deserves to win AL Cy Young September 24, 2009

Zack Greinke doesn't lead the American League in wins, and he doesn't pitch for a contender. But he's the AL's best pitcher and deserves to win the Cy Young Award.

Locker Room Report: Carl Crawford September 16, 2009

Carl Crawford offers up his plan on how he prepares to succeed, from when he wakes up in the morning until he goes to sleep at night after playing a game for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Marquis flourishing in hitters' haven August 26, 2009

Jason Marquis is like a good luck charm. Every team he's been on has reached the playoffs. And he's doing everything in his power to help the Rockies get to October.

Angels' offense hitting a high note August 06, 2009

The Angels' offense, not pitching, has been the driving force behind their holding down the top spot in the AL West.

Baseball's magic number: 100 July 27, 2009

In today's game teams are fixated on pitch counts, especially as they reach the 100 mark.

Pujols pushing for Triple Crown history July 20, 2009

Winning the Triple Crown is perhaps the most difficult thing to accomplish in baseball. But Albert Pujols has a legitimate chance to do it this season.

The Perfect Player July 12, 2009

Midpoint of season a significant time July 03, 2009

The season is at the halfway point and two-thirds of the teams still have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs.

Swinging hard ... and missing often June 26, 2009

Chris Davis reached 100 strikeouts on June 20. But in today's game, the 100-strikeout club might claim another 100 members by the end of the season.

Matchup to watch: Pujols vs. Halladay June 19, 2009

When players were asked which hitter-pitcher matchup they'd stop to watch, one dominated the rest: Albert Pujols vs. Roy Halladay.

Herrera short in stature, not heart June 11, 2009

Danny Herrera looks like a kid at 5-foot-6, but the diminutive Reds reliever is proving he belongs in the big leagues.

Ohlendorf brimming with intelligence June 04, 2009

Pirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf, a Princeton graduate, might be the smartest guy in any room he enters. For proof, just read his senior thesis.

Reliving the Randy Johnson experience June 02, 2009

What's it like to face one of the most intimidating pitchers ever? Ask the hitters who've stood in the batter's box against Randy Johnson.

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