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What everyone is talking about in baseball: Watercooler talk from ESPN.com contributors.

22 Results for baseball today

Danny Ainge, Neifi Perez, Reggie Jackson ... step on down

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Rutgers and its road to the title

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Rutgers' showdown with Louisville is its most important game since the first-ever college football game in 1869. And the Scarlet Knights deserve a win.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2006

Are the Tigers for real?

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Detroit's out-of-nowhere season has Jim Baker looking back at other teams that were big surprises to predict Detroit's future.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006

Crime and punishment

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We assigned Jim Baker to watch the Kansas City Royals for an entire week; did he survive the ordeal?

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2006

'Who thunk it?' baseball facts

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Today's fads like fantasy baseball actually started in the 1800s. But like other baseball inventions, writes Jim Baker, America just wasn't quite ready for it yet.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006

The underappreciated superstar

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Hank Aaron holds the all-time home-run record, but Page 2's Jim Baker argues that his exploits remain largely forgotten.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2004

Gotta love the entertainers

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

A position-by-position breakdown of the players who grab your attention and make you watch their every step.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2004

The real postseason losers

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

A team that loses in the playoffs to the eventual World Series champion can feel far better than a team that didn't.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2003

Why would Ruth curse Boston anyway?

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

What's the most memorable moment in LCS history? Gotta be Sammy Sosa or Mike Lowell in Game 1.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2003

Tigers tackling history

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

The Tigers' possible march into forgettable baseball history takes on a football flavor as the season winds down.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2003

Baker's Dozen: The week in preview

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Another AL East showdown and wild-card madness highlight this week's key series matchups.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2003

Projecting greatness for the Class of 2003

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Dontrelle Willis could very well be the top rookie of 2003. But who is "Most Likely to Succeed" 15 years from now?

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2003

Projecting greatness for the Class of 2003

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Dontrelle Willis could very well be the top rookie of 2003. But who is "Most Likely to Succeed" 15 years from now?

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2003

Baker's Dozen: The week in preview

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Checking out the best matchups (Mariners-Yankees) and biggest mismatches (A's-Tigers) of the week.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2003

Baker's Dozen: Who are the award-winners?

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Breaking down the races for the MVPs and Cy Youngs along with several other individual awards.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2003