Cubs doomed not by curses, but themselves
Jim Caple, ESPN.comThe 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, 2008Manny being the man: Ramirez carries Dodgers
Jim Caple, ESPN.comManny being Manny just means he dominates at the plate, and that's what the Dodgers needed.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008Caple: Twelve for 2008 – Calendar of Must Sees
Jim Caple, ESPN.comA month-by-month calendar of must-see events for the sports tourist.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Cursed if you do … cursed if you don't
Jim Caple, Page 2Do you really think the players should bear the blame for losing? We all know the managers are at fault.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007Lilly's 'nightmare' outing puts Cubs in 0-2 hole
Jim Caple, ESPN.comTed Lilly lost his temper and then lost the game as the Cubs sank closer to playoff elimination.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2007Was Piniella saving Zambrano for later? Don't ask
Jim Caple, ESPN.comDid Carlos Zambrano get pulled too early? Was the Cubs' ace being saved for later? Don't ask Lou Piniella.
Story | Conversation | October 04, 2007Baseball fans, get ready to wait
Jim Caple, Page 2Are you excited about the baseball playoffs? You might not be after you look at the postseason schedule.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007Caple: Lost Ballparks and Old Landmarks
Jim Caple, ESPN.comVisiting 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, 2007It simply doesn't matter whether Selig shows up
Jim Caple, Page 2People 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, 2007Power outage can't ruin vibe for McCovey fleet
Jim Caple, Page 2Page 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, 2007There's still strength in numbers
Jim Caple, Page 2Just because so many players are achieving career milestones doesn't mean they have any less value.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007The most beloved players in the past 20 years
Jim Caple, Page 2Ken 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, 2007The crystal ball foretells Clemens' season
Jim Caple, Page 2What'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, 2007Enough with the heavy metal closers!
Jim Caple, Page 2Why do so many closers enter the game to heavy metal? Maybe it's time for a few to switch things up, writes Jim Caple.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2007For sale: one (losing) MLB team
Jim Caple, Page 2The Cubs are going to be sold but Page 2 discovered the team has already been put up for auction on eBay.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2007EDITOR'S PICKS
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