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Free agency continues to change MLB

Jim Caple, Page 2

With teams trading their star players earlier and earlier, it's time to fear for the future of Major League Baseball.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Season tickets are more complicated than they used to be

Jim Caple, Page 2

The Yankees are offering fans some bizarre season-ticket packages ... and they're not the only team doing so.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Cubs doomed not by curses, but themselves

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Cubs cannot blame goats or black cats or a fan sitting down the left-field line, but instead can blame their 2-0 deficit in the NLDS against the Dodgers on their own extremely poor play, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008

Manny being the man: Ramirez carries Dodgers

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Manny being Manny just means he dominates at the plate, and that's what the Dodgers needed.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Caple: Twelve for 2008 – Calendar of Must Sees

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

A month-by-month calendar of must-see events for the sports tourist.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008

Cursed if you do … cursed if you don't

Jim Caple, Page 2

Do you really think the players should bear the blame for losing? We all know the managers are at fault.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007

Lilly's 'nightmare' outing puts Cubs in 0-2 hole

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Ted Lilly lost his temper and then lost the game as the Cubs sank closer to playoff elimination.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007

Was Piniella saving Zambrano for later? Don't ask

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Did Carlos Zambrano get pulled too early? Was the Cubs' ace being saved for later? Don't ask Lou Piniella.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007

Baseball fans, get ready to wait

Jim Caple, Page 2

Are you excited about the baseball playoffs? You might not be after you look at the postseason schedule.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007

Caple: Lost Ballparks and Old Landmarks

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Visiting what remains of ballparks that aren't there anymore and other, out-of-the-way hardball landmarks can be a rewarding experience.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2007

It simply doesn't matter whether Selig shows up

Jim Caple, Page 2

People seem to care whether Bud Selig shows up for Barry Bonds' record-breaking home run. But it really doesn't matter one bit, writes Page 2's Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2007

Power outage can't ruin vibe for McCovey fleet

Jim Caple, Page 2

Page 2's Jim Caple braves the flotsam and jetsam of McCovey Cove amid the eccentric flotilla at the Home Run Derby.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2007

There's still strength in numbers

Jim Caple, Page 2

Just because so many players are achieving career milestones doesn't mean they have any less value.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007

The most beloved players in the past 20 years

Jim Caple, Page 2

Ken Griffey Jr. is receiving a hero's welcome in Seattle this weekend. Here are 12 other players from the past two decades equally as adored.

Story | Conversation | June 22, 2007

The crystal ball foretells Clemens' season

Jim Caple, Page 2

What's in store for Roger Clemens, once he finally takes the mound for the Yankees? Jim Caple takes a look in his crystal ball.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2007