Combing through history to explain Cliff Lee
Jim Baker, Page 2Jim Baker searches for a precedent in baseball history to explain what Indians pitcher Cliff Lee is doing this season.
Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008The best and worst at No. 1
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2Which 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, 2006Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderThere's the best (Dodgers-Giants), old school (Tigers-Red Sox) and lost star (A's-Rangers) matchups of the week.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2003Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderBreaking down this week's matchups (and mis-matchups).
Story | Conversation | June 09, 2003Caught stealing? That's rare with these players
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2The object isn't just to steal the most bases, it's also to avoid getting caught. Here's a look at baseball's all-time best.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008Giants stand at precipice of offensive infamy
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2The Giants should smile while they can, because they might have one of the worst offenses ever.
Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008The lucky or unlucky 13?
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderFrom Pat Burrell to the Marlins to Javy Lopez, the 2003 season was filled with plenty of intrigue.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2003Phils have a Brave ending
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderThe matchups (and mis-matchups) of the week, including a season-ending battle between NL East rivals.
Story | Conversation | September 22, 2003Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderAnother AL East showdown and wild-card madness highlight this week's key series matchups.
Story | Conversation | August 25, 2003Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderChecking out the best (Astros-Braves) and most interesting (Big Unit vs. Dontrelle) matchups of the week.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2003Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderBreaking down this week's matchups (and mis-matchups).
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2003Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderJim Baker has a look at the series to watch in baseball's third week of the regular season.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2003Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderJim Baker has his usual unique look at the week ahead in baseball.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2002Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, ESPN InsiderJim Baker has his usual unique look at the week ahead in baseball.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2002Baker's Dozen: The week in preview
Jim Baker, Special to ESPN.comJim Baker has his usual unique look at the week ahead in baseball.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "houston astros" make the list?