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Are tie games really such a bad thing?

Jim Caple, Page 2

Americans are taught to reject the notion of tie games. But are draws really so bad?

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Kauffman Stadium is better than ever

Jim Caple, Page 2

While Jim Caple liked Kauffman Stadium the way it was, he has to admit the improvements are great.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

It's time to fix the hold statistic in MLB

Jim Caple, Page 2

Do you know what a "hold" in baseball actually means? Probably not, and that's only part of the problem.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2009

E-ticket: Dice-K 2.0

Jim Caple, Video produced by Nik Kleinberg/ESPN.com

Your team might spend $75 million just to talk to him. Is 21-year-old Japanese phenom Yu Darvish worth it?

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

Cursed if you do … cursed if you don't

Jim Caple, Page 2

Do you really think the players should bear the blame for losing? We all know the managers are at fault.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007

Caple: Lost Ballparks and Old Landmarks

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Visiting 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, 2007

It simply doesn't matter whether Selig shows up

Jim Caple, Page 2

People 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, 2007

Power outage can't ruin vibe for McCovey fleet

Jim Caple, Page 2

Page 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, 2007

There's still strength in numbers

Jim Caple, Page 2

Just because so many players are achieving career milestones doesn't mean they have any less value.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007

Hey America, rally behind the Yankees!

Jim Caple, Page 2

America loves an underdog, so it's time for the entire country to lift the New York Yankees on its collective shoulders.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007

The most beloved players in the past 20 years

Jim Caple, Page 2

Ken 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, 2007

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

Caple: Baseball's Great Dates of 2007

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The best tilts and road trips in all of baseball

Story | Conversation | March 28, 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