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The real postseason losers

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

A team that loses in the playoffs to the eventual World Series champion can feel far better than a team that didn't.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2003

Beckett rises to occasion

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Josh Beckett's performance with his team facing elimination stacks up as one of the greatest in history.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2003

Why would Ruth curse Boston anyway?

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

What's the most memorable moment in LCS history? Gotta be Sammy Sosa or Mike Lowell in Game 1.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2003

Baker's Dozen: 13 who shined in the Series

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

K-Rod isn't the only player to surprise in the World Series. Here are 13 others who came out of nowhere.

Story | October 22, 2002

Expect more teams to get the St. Louis Blues

Jim Baker, Special to ESPN.com

Are teams like the A's and Braves chokers for not winning it all? Hardly, writes Jim Baker.

Story | October 16, 2002

What to watch during the postseason

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Eight playoff teams, two pennants and 13 things to watch during the postseason.

Story | October 01, 2002

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

Gotta love the entertainers

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

A position-by-position breakdown of the players who grab your attention and make you watch their every step.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2004

The lucky or unlucky 13?

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

From Pat Burrell to the Marlins to Javy Lopez, the 2003 season was filled with plenty of intrigue.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2003

Tigers tackling history

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

The Tigers' possible march into forgettable baseball history takes on a football flavor as the season winds down.

Story | Conversation | September 15, 2003

Ortiz can swing the stick

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

The matchups (and mis-matchups) of the week ahead, including Russ Ortiz's hitting prowess.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2003

Baker's Dozen: The week in preview

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Another AL East showdown and wild-card madness highlight this week's key series matchups.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2003

Projecting greatness for the Class of 2003

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Dontrelle Willis could very well be the top rookie of 2003. But who is "Most Likely to Succeed" 15 years from now?

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2003

Projecting greatness for the Class of 2003

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Dontrelle Willis could very well be the top rookie of 2003. But who is "Most Likely to Succeed" 15 years from now?

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2003

Baker's Dozen: The week in preview

Jim Baker, ESPN Insider

Checking out the best matchups (Mariners-Yankees) and biggest mismatches (A's-Tigers) of the week.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2003