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This Emmy Award-winning investigative series examines topical issues off the playing field. It includes interviews and opinions from leading authorities on the issue at hand. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Ley, Outside the Lines has investigated trends and topics ranging from sports teams' hazing to the overseas labor practices of U.S. sneaker companies.

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OTL: The Worst Year Ever

Jim Caple

Think the last 12 months were rough? It could be worse. You could be a sports fan in Seattle.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008

Fists of Phiri

Jim Caple

Esther Phiri fought her way out of the slums to become Zambia's most famous athlete and a symbol of female empowerment.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

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

The annual Hall of Fame question

Jim Caple, Page 2

It's December, and that means another baseball Hall of Fame ballot for Jim Caple to agonize over.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer

Jim Caple, Page 2

Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Meet digital Lincecum, 2.0

Jim Caple, Page 2

With another Cy Young (and a drug arrest) under his belt, Jim Caple wonders what the future holds for Tim Lincecum's digital self.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Girardi simply manages to overmanage

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The many pitching changes. The many visits to the mound. Joe Girardi might have finally been a detriment to the Yankees in their loss in Game 3 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

It's time to adopt a team, everyone

Jim Caple, Page 2

Is your favorite baseball team not in the playoffs? Here's a handy guide on who you should root for in the postseason.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Caple: The how-tos of tailgating

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Your party will get votes as long as the grill is hot and the drinks are cold.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

End of the domed era in Minnesota

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The Twins and their fans won't miss the Metrodome itself, but they will miss the many wonderful memories left behind.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Enjoy Ken Griffey Jr. while you still can

Jim Caple, Page 2

Ken Griffey Jr. might be playing his final games as a major leaguer. Enjoy it while you can.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Welcome to Steinbrenner High School

Jim Caple, Page 2

A Florida high school was recently named after George Steinbrenner. Can you imagine what that school's like?

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

A mascot's blood, sweat and fur

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple takes in the blood, sweat and fur that is required to be an MLB mascot.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2009

Swing, miss, repeat when facing Lawrie

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple steps into the box against University of Washington softball phenom Danielle Lawrie.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

Brief history of the ceremonial first pitch

Jim Caple, Page 2

Page 2 examines the storied and sometimes dubious history of the ceremonial first pitch.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009