New York Mets relief pitcher Billy Wagner looks at the scoreboard in the seventh inning of the Mets' baseball game against the San...

Rickey on Rickey's HOF speech

Jim Caple imagines the unique acceptance speech Rickey Henderson will deliver in Cooperstown.

These guys took relief pitching to the extreme

From Roy Face's amazing 18-1 season in relief to Mike Marshall's 208 innings as a reliever, Jim Baker looks at some unique reliever records.

The dominators: Great closer seasons

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The most overrated position in sports

From K-Rod to Mariano to Joe Nathan, many closers are having dominating seasons. Jim Caple isn't impressed.

What if Gary Carter managed the Mets?

Gary Carter let the Mets know he was available, but what would happen if he really did manage the team?

Take a gamble on this week's quiz

If you're a gambler (or just an NBA ref who gambles), you're bound to love this week's Page 2 quiz.

Sorting out the acceptable from the bush in baseball

Jim Caple helps end baseball's celebration crisis by breaking down what's acceptable and what's bush-league.

One hundred stories to watch

To celebrate Opening Day, Jonah Keri presents 100 story lines to watch for the season.

'Semi-Pro' gives us a great excuse to revisit the late, great ABA

The release of "Semi-Pro" gives Uni Watch an excuse to revisit the late, great world of the ABA.

The top 10 relief seasons in history

Mariners closer J.J. Putz's stellar 2007 inspired us to list the 10 best relief seasons ever.

Best race in baseball in the NL West

The best division race heats up with the Padres, Dodgers and D-Backs all worth watching, writes Page 2's Jonah Keri.

Enough with the heavy metal closers!

Why do so many closers enter the game to heavy metal? Maybe it's time for a few to switch things up, writes Jim Caple.

The diary: Dodgers-Mets

With so much playoff baseball on, Bill Simmons has no choice but to keep a running diary of all the action.

No doubt: It's the Tigers!

DJ Gallo's in-depth, position-by-position analysis is your best bet to determine who will win the Divisional Series.