Jim Caple

Jim Caple

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Jim Caple is a senior writer at ESPN.com, with his weekly baseball column "Off Base" for Page 2 among his contributions. Before coming to ESPN, Jim worked in Minneapolis and Seattle. His first book, "The Devil Wears Pinstripes," can also be ordered through his Web site, jimcaple.net.

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Dodgers make Torre's debut a triumphant one

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Dodgers gave Joe Torre a win in his first game as the team's new manager, and beat up on the rival Giants.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008

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

Enough with the heavy metal closers!

Jim Caple, Page 2

Why 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, 2007

Welcome to Generation M

Jim Caple, Page 2

Have you lived through 25 seasons without your team winning a championship? Then you're a member of a very special group.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007

NL lineups aren't as deep

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

There are a few factors that might help explain the American League's recent dominance over the National League.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2006

Freewheeling Giants excel without Bonds

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Barry Bonds was out of the lineup, but the Giants showed they're no pushovers, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2005

Ailing Dodgers get dry Weave

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Dodgers say the Cardinals are doing the "little things" to win. That spells big trouble for L.A., writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2004

Cards' offense relentless

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Cardinals' vaunted lineup came out swinging -- hitting five homers -- in their Game 1 rout, writes Jim Caple.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2004

October-West weekend

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Some possible weekend scenarios that will determine how will the West(s) and a batting record will be won.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2004

California dreamin'

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

With all five teams in playoff contention and no hurricanes in sight, California is baseball heaven this fall.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2004

Angels-A's: October preview?

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

This weekend has Angels-Athletics and Dodgers-Giants, two series with more juice than another Bronx affair.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2004

Fans' passion unmatched

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Pudge Rodriguez's one-and-done year with the Marlins shows fans are more loyal to their teams than players.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2004

Warming up to the wild card

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Entering its ninth season of existence, the wild card has become a fixture of September's excitement.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2003