Jim Deshaies

1Hall of Fame votes cast, by John Lopez of the Houston Chronicle, for Jim Deshaies, the subject of an Internet campaign to earn the journeyman pitcher at least one tally.

Tongue in cheek, an instant website advances the candidacy of a Cooperstown long shot

Butler Did ItLast week Met centerfielder Brett Butler became the second player this year to get 15 hits in a span of four straight games. Giant infielder Mike Benjamin also accomplished the feat earlier this season...

The Abbott CurseSo far, this has been a bad year to be named Abbott. California's Jim was 4-11 despite a 2.96 ERA and was on the disabled list with a strained rib cage at week's end. Philadelphia's Kyle was 1-11 and...

•Summit of StarsPitchers Dave Stewart of the A's and Roger Clemens of the Red Sox have sparred verbally a number of times in the last few years, often over who was more deserving of the Cy Young Award. Last week the...