Brian Cashman

The 2009 New York Yankees won an unprecedented 27th World Championship, the most in any professional sport, behind clutch hitting, accurate pitching and key decision making in the front office. The team became the 4th World Series champion assembled by Senior Vice-President and General Manager Brian Cashman. His 12 years in that role also includes 10 division titles and 6 American League...

Buster Olney

In September 2008, Northern State University men's basketball coach Don Meyer stood on the brink of immortality. He was about to surpass the legendary Bobby Knight to become the all-time NCAA wins leader in men's basketball. Then, on a two-lane road in South Dakota, everything changed in an instant. In How Lucky You Can Be, acclaimed sports journalist Buster Olney tells the remarkable story...

David Freese

In a story that not even Hollywood could write, David Freese has cemented himself as an October legend in the city he was raised. The Wildwood, Missouri native capped a historic comeback and helped lead the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals to one of the most improbable championship runs in baseball history. From his outstanding performance in the 2011 NLCS in which he batted .545, to his iconic triple...

David Wells

David “Boomer" Wells rollicking life has been a roller coaster ride, filled with good times, great stories and on-field accomplishments matched by few in the game of baseball. He is a 3-Time All Star, with the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays; he became the 15th pitcher in Major League History to pitch a perfect game; and he's a 2-time World Series Champion with the...

Derek Jeter

Ten-time All-Star Derek Jeter is this generation’s baseball hero. With his exciting style and flair for the dramatic, the five-time World Series champion has become one of the most popular athletes today. Since winning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 1996 and leading the Yankees to their first championship since 1978, Derek has become a permanent fixture in the post-season...

Jim Abbott

Born, Sept.19, 1967, in Flint, Michigan without a right hand. He was an All-America hurler at Michigan; won Sullivan Award in 1987; threw 4-0 no-hitter for NY Yankees vs. Cleveland (September 4, 1993). Jim played for 10 seasons on four different teams and ended his big league playing career in 1999. Today, in addition to being a Pitching Instructor for the Los Angeles Angels, Jim Abbott is a...

Joe Torre

Joe Torre was named manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers on November 1, 2007, becoming the 26th manager in team history. In his First Season with Los Angeles, Torre guided the Dodgers to a Division Title, cementing his reputation as one the great managers of the game. Prior to the joining the Dodgers, Torre spent the past 12 seasons as manager of the New York Yankees.

Matthew Berry

Described as “One of the stars of the web” and a “fantasy savant” by the New York Times, Matthew is the most recognizable face in the fast growing billion dollar Fantasy Sports Industry. Known as “The Talented Mr. Roto,” Matthew is the lead Fantasy Sports Analyst for all ESPN Platforms. He can be seen multiple times every day discussing Fantasy Football and Fantasy Baseball on every...

Peter Gammons

Peter Gammons, a highly respected Major League Baseball journalist, serves as a studio analyst on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight. He also provides Diamond Notes, his regular reports during the baseball season for SportsCenter. Gammons has served as a Major League Baseball correspondent on ESPN since 1988, and he has a website that links off of ESPN.com (espn.com/gammons).

Roy Halladay

With his trade to Philadelphia before the 2010 season, Roy is now known as one of the best pitchers in the National League. His ability to keep his pitches down and work both sides of the plate has proved to be the perfect recipe for his success...

Ryan Howard

As the fastest player in history to reach 100 home runs and 200 home runs, Ryan has taken the game by storm in six seasons in the majors and quickly making a name for himself as one of the most prodigious power hitters of this generation. Howard’s career started with a bang when he was named NL Rookie of the Year in 2005. He capped off a stellar year in 2006 with the National League MVP...

Tommy Lasorda

Regarded by many as baseball's most popular ambassador, Tommy Lasorda begins his 56th season in the Dodger organization proudly serves as Special Advisor to the Chairman. He was named Vice President in July 1996 after retiring as manager, a position he held for the previous 20 seasons. Lasorda assumed all player personnel responsibilities when he was named the Dodgers' interim General Manager...

Tony La Russa

Leading the St. Louis Cardinals to the 2011 World Series Championship over the Texas Rangers, Tony La Russa solidified his position in baseball history as one of the games’ greatest managers. No stranger to success, Tony has won more games in major league history than all but two other managers...