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A brief history of defunct bowls

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Jim Baker offers up a short history of short-lived bowl games. What, you don't remember the Dust Bowl or the Pizza Bowl?

Story | Conversation | December 27, 2006

Marketing gimmick? Cubs say no

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

The White Sox will be starting night games at 7:11 to appease a sponsor? Jim Baker has the report on the Cubs' response.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2006

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

Riley, Saenz best of a sorry bunch

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

It's been rough going for the freshman class of starters so far this season.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 10, 2004

Tigers pitching remains suspect

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

It appears the Expos are going to struggle to score this year regardless of where they are.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 23, 2004

Philadelphia hoping for happy start

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

The Phillies begin a new era today, playing their first regular-season game ever at Citizens Bank Park.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 12, 2004

Peep Show

Jim Baker

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

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 30, 2003

Cashman likely will pay the price

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

George Steinbrenner did not exactly extend a vote of confidence to general manager Brian Cashman.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 27, 2003

White Sox hope to match Cubs success

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

Bartolo Colon wasn't the same pitcher last season, and may not be worth the kind of money he will seek.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 10, 2003

Expos unsure where to call home

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

That the Expos players seem a little confused about where they want to play next year stands to reason.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 22, 2003

Fans enjoy watching great teams

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

Most people look to sports as an ordered universe where stratifications exist that are easy for them to grab onto.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 29, 2003

Can Phillies lineup be more consistent?

Jim Baker

The Phillies' lack of consistency offensively is merely a result of the unpredictable nature of baseball.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 28, 2003