136 Results for hall of fame

MVP winners who came from out of nowhere

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Who believed Dustin Pedroia was an MVP candidate back in March? Which MVPs came from out of nowhere?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Sorry, dudes: Guys you didn't want on your fantasy team

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 20, 2008

Giants stand at precipice of offensive infamy

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

The Giants should smile while they can, because they might have one of the worst offenses ever.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008

The Nine-Inning Holiday Trivia Quiz

Jim Baker, Page 2

Jim Baker brings us nine innings-worth of things we all love: The holidays, baseball and trivia.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007

The best and worst at No. 1

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Which No. 1 overall picks have done the best, and worst, over the last 25 years -- the NFL's, the NBA's, or MLB's? Jim Baker takes a look back.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2006

Pierre, Biggio leading the way

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

The ideal leadoff man is a player who reaches base often and disrupts defenses with speed.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 25, 2004

Braves fall victim to perfection

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

Randy Johnson's perfect outing on Tuesday night is bound to get one running to the record books.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 19, 2004

Peep Show

Jim Baker

ESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around MLB.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 15, 2004

Phillips disappoints, Santana emerges

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

Cleveland's Brandon Phillips was one of the biggest rookie busts of recent memory.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 10, 2004

Yankees must achieve closure

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

What sets Mariano Rivera apart from other closers is what he does in the postseason.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 09, 2004

Schott left mark on the game

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

Marge Schott, the one-time owner of the Cincinnati Reds, passed away yesterday at the age of 75.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 03, 2004

Ponson carrying excess baggage

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

Sidney Ponson is a pitcher who really likes to give his digestive track a workout on a regular basis.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 27, 2004

Baker not concerned by steroids

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

Dusty Baker believes the reaction to the steroids situation in the game has been a case of paranoia.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 25, 2004

Astros stealing Rangers thunder

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

The Houston Astros have taken the big leap forward while the Texas Rangers continue to fall behind.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 12, 2004

Oakland hoping Dye regain form

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

For the A's, it all comes down to which Jermaine Dye shows up for active duty in 2004.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | February 04, 2004