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A-Rod finally wins that elusive title

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Alex Rodriguez turned numerous negatives to begin this season into the ultimate positive to end the year: a World Series title.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Old men on a mission in WS Game 6

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The eyes of the baseball world will be focused on two of the game's grand old men -- Pedro Martinez and Andy Pettitte -- in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Kate Hudson, A-Rod are World Serious

Jim Caple, Page 2

Kate Hudson prepares the Yankees' WAGs for the World Series and the corresponding media crush.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

A-Rod finally reaches the biggest stage

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

In this his sixth season with the Yankees, Alex Rodriguez has finally reached the ultimate stage -- the World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Umpire errors a real embarrassment

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The need to expand instant replay was once again demonstrated by three umpire errors in Game 4 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

Hairston makes most of his opportunity

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

In the first postseason game of his career, Jerry Hairston Jr. came off the bench to spark the Yankees to a 13th-inning victory in Game 2 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 18, 2009

A baseball era ends in Minnesota

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Baseball inside the Metrodome came to an end when the Yankees finished off a series sweep of the Twins on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009

It's time to adopt a team, everyone

Jim Caple, Page 2

Is your favorite baseball team not in the playoffs? Here's a handy guide on who you should root for in the postseason.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

HR Derby isn't hazardous to your health

Jim Caple, Page 2

It's time to debunk the hogwash notion that the Home Run Derby ruins players' swings.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Indians to harness their animal instincts

Jim Caple, Page 2

First the midges, now the seagulls. Jim Caple found out that's just the beginning of the wildlife at Jacobs Field.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2009

Risky business: Strasburg no sure thing

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Pitcher Stephen Strasburg will be the No. 1 choice in the baseball draft, but history suggests he's a long shot to make it big.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

In baseball, it's all about talent ... or is it about chemistry?

Jim Caple, Page 2

Some say winning cures all clubhouse problems. Some say all is forgotten once you step between the lines. Is chemistry even important in baseball?

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009

What would we have done without T-ball?

Jim Caple, Page 2

The death of T-ball pioneer Jerry Sacharski prompted Jim Caple to recall his own T-ball years.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2009

How to create more interest in the WBC

Jim Caple, Page 2

We're excited about the World Baseball Classic, but here are 10 ways to make it even better.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2009

The best of spring training's news and notes

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple shares his favorite part of spring training: The quick-hitting news and notes that come out of camp.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2009