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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.
Kurkjian: Bonds' chase should push Aaron into spotlight 
Glorifying the career of Hank Aaron would be an ideal way to view Barry Bonds' chase of the all-time home run record in 2007.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | Thursday, February 1
Kurkjian: Fenway still leads the way
Home of the Red Sox since 1912, Fenway Park remains the hottest ballpark in the major leagues.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | January 11, 2007
Kurkjian: Ripken always played to win
With his power, perseverance and presence, Cal Ripken was unlike any shortstop who's ever played the game.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | December 27, 2006
Kurkjian: Bat served as Gwynn's magic wand
No one had a greater knowledge of and passion for hitting than Tony Gwynn, who's a lock for induction into Cooperstown next July.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | December 26, 2006
Kurkjian: "Silly" posting process needs to be fixed 
The posting process for Japanese players is a system that might be difficult to change, but sorely needs to be, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | December 15, 2006
Kurkjian: Teams that have plenty of bargaining chips
Free agency has limited the number of trades at recent winter meetings, but four teams have plenty of chips to play this year.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | December 1, 2006
Kurkjian: Nationals have bright future with Acta in charge
The Nationals wanted someone completely different from Frank Robinson, and that's just what they got in new manager Manny Acta.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | November 16, 2006
Kurkjian: Number of minority managers dwindling
Baseball once had 10 minority managers, but the number is now down to three after the latest firings, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | October 19, 2006
Kurkjian: Feeling angst over the awards
Who's the NL MVP? Pujols or Howard? Carpenter or Webb ... or Oswalt? This year's awards are nearly impossible to figure out.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | October 2, 2006
Kurkjian: The Achilles' heel for each contender
Tim Kurkjian points out the Achilles' heel -- a potential crucial weakness -- that could be exploited on each of the contending teams.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | September 23, 2006
Kurkjian: Eyeing the top two potential spoilers
The Diamondbacks and Indians are the two teams who could be major spoilers over the final two-plus weeks of the season.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | September 15, 2006
Kurkjian: Players who need to deliver down the stretch
From Justin Verlander to Mark Buehrle to Bronson Arroyo, several players need to step up in the month of September.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | September 1, 2006
Kurkjian: Pitching, defense have led A's to top of AL West
Frank Thomas has been a bright spot in a season that has been a successful, yet odd one for the A's.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | August 25, 2006
Kurkjian: It's been a grand old time in '06
With Travis Hafner leading the charge, grand slams have been hit at an alarming rate so far this season.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | August 17, 2006
Kurkjian: Splitter the key to Sutter's success
Bruce Sutter evolved into a Hall of Famer thanks in large part to his mastery at throwing the split-fingered fastball, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | July 28, 2006
Kurkjian: Bowden suddenly the center of attention
With the trade deadline looming and several hot commodities at his disposal, Nationals GM Jim Bowden has the baseball world at his fingertips.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | July 21, 2006
Kurkjian: For Braves, it's a season of despair
It seems like an eternity since the Braves spent a summer out of playoff contention, but it's fast becoming a reality this year.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | July 5, 2006
Kurkjian: The hidden value of intangibles
Sandy Alomar Jr. is among a handful of big leaguers who have an intangible quality that can't be measured, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | June 27, 2006
Kurkjian:The fascinating world of switch-hitters
The common denominator for most switch-hitters? They started hitting from both sides early in life, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | June 8, 2006
Kurkjian: Bonds' tumultuous journey to 715
The steroid controversy has prevented Barry Bonds' 715th home run from being a celebratory moment.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine
| May 28, 2006
Kurkjian: Revenge has no expiration date
When players get involved in a fight or a player gets shown up by another, retribution is always right around the corner.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | May 26, 2006
Kurkjian: Five players on the rise
These five players are off to good starts, which might be a sign of things to come.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | May 4, 2006
Kurkjian: Nationals can start moving forward now
The Nationals finally have an owner and can begin to operate like a real major league team.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | May 3, 2006
Kurkjian: Maddux truly a pro's pro
On Greg Maddux's 40th birthday, Tim Kurkjian looks at the amazing career the Cubs right-hander has put together.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | April 14, 2006
Kurkjian: Highlights, awards, observations from spring '06
Some highlights, awards and observations from a spring unlike any other thanks mostly to the WBC, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | April 1, 2006
Kurkjian: Numerous position battles going on
Corey Patterson is one of many players battling it out this spring for starting spots come the regular season.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | March 23, 2006
Kurkjian: How great was Puckett? See Game 6, '91 Series
In Game 6 of the 1991 World Series, Kirby Puckett was a one-man show, turning in perhaps the best postseason performance ever.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | March 6, 2006
Kurkjian: Catching on at Dodgers camp
Dioner Navarro is among four catchers in Dodgers camp who are developing quite a special bond. Tim Kurkjian explains.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | February 28, 2006
Kurkjian: Many teams wondering who's on second
Certain positions have more questions than usual, and this season, it seems to be the turn of second base, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | February 21, 2006
Kurkjian: Future Cy Young Award winners
Tim Kurkjian says there's a Cy Young Award within reach for five young starters, one of which is Felix Hernandez.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | February 8, 2006
Kurkjian: Orioles await Mazzone Era
After 16 seasons as the Braves' pitching coach, Leo Mazzone finds himself in a new environment in Baltimore, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | January 24, 2006
Kurkjian: Streaks and milestones in 2006
From hitting streaks to team futility marks, the 2006 season could have several memorable moments, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | January 17, 2006
Kurkjian: Save a spot for Sutter
Bruce Sutter was the best closer of his era, he was one of the best of all time and he belongs in the Hall of Fame, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | December 22, 2005
Kurkjian: National crisis
Washington still has no owner and no stadium lease deal. And every day without either is bad for the franchise.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | November 16, 2005
Kurkjian: Not ordinary rookies
Huston Street and Ryan Howard, the 2005 Rookies of the Year, are both on the fast track to success, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | November 7, 2005
Kurkjian: He's Chad, not Brad
Though he's still widely unknown, Chad Qualls has sure been a reliable arm in the Astros' deep bullpen.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | October 21, 2005
Texas Toast
The Astros are assured of one thing when Brad Lidge enters the game: it's over.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | October 11, 2005
Kurkjian: Welcome to Ozz-fest
The often boisterous Ozzie Guillen manages his White Sox the same way he played the game: without fear.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | September 30, 2005
Kurkjian: Big Fish
Marlins closer Todd Jones has been the most influential newcomer on a pennant contender this season.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | September 22, 2005
Kurkjian: Unbreakable
Ten years after Cal Ripken's record-breaking game, Miguel Tejada may be ready to end his own streak. • Jayson Stark
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | September 6, 2005
Kurkjian: Riding high
The A's overcame a terrible start to their season, and now find themselves in a familiar spot: first place.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | August 30, 2005
Kurkjian: Father time
At 47, Julio Franco is still going strong and putting retirement far out of his mind.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | August 23, 2005
Kurkjian: Help is on the way
The return of Nomar Garciaparra and Kerry Wood will invigorate the Cubs, but it won't be enough to get them to the playoffs.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | August 5, 2005
Kurkjian: Hard times
The Orioles looked like a playoff contender not too long ago. Now, they are a mess.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | August 4, 2005
Kurkjian: The Natural
Chipper Jones has made it look easy on his way to the Hall of Fame.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | August 3, 2005
Kurkjian: Beyond belief
How difficult is it to keep a hitting streak going? Johnny Damon knows, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | July 19, 2005
Kurkjian: 'Stros surging
The Astros have turned a previously sour situation into an exciting one with their improved play.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | July 15, 2005
Kurkjian: Getting all A's
After a terrible start to the season, the A's have righted the ship and have thrust themselves back into playoff contention.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | July 6, 2005
Kurkjian: On his last legs
Larry Walker is on his last legs and seriously considering calling it quits at season's end, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | June 30, 2005
Kurkjian: Youth is served
Rookies like Wilson Betemit are being forced into playing major roles for the injury-riddled Braves this season, writes Tim Kurkjian.
Tim Kurkjian, ESPN The Magazine | June 22, 2005
Kurkjian on Yanks' Choice to Keep Torre
Tim Kurkjian breaks down the Yanks decision
October 10, 2006
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