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Pick Center is a service for ESPN Insiders where fans can take a look at two different simulation models to get an idea of how every game each week may turn out. Pick Center also simulates the odds on whether the winning team will cover the point spread.

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178 Results for picks

On the outside looking in

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

The Patriots, Dolphins, Bucs and Ravens could join the ranks of the best NFL teams to miss the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008

MVP winners who came from out of nowhere

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

Who believed Dustin Pedroia was an MVP candidate back in March? Which MVPs came from out of nowhere?

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Danny Ainge, Neifi Perez, Reggie Jackson ... step on down

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Sorry, dudes: Guys you didn't want on your fantasy team

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

We don't rejoice in the wretchedness of others, but Page 2 does nominate the worst player seasons for each major league franchise.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

Combing through history to explain Cliff Lee

Jim Baker, Page 2

Jim Baker searches for a precedent in baseball history to explain what Indians pitcher Cliff Lee is doing this season.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Giants stand at precipice of offensive infamy

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

The Giants should smile while they can, because they might have one of the worst offenses ever.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2008

How to make March truly mad

Jim Baker, Special to Page 2

The consultants of Bevans & Associates have a vision for the NCAA Tournament: leave no school behind,

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2007

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

Schilling, Johnson to meet again?

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

What if the All-Star Game were tonight? Who should be starting and backing up?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 28, 2004

Peep Show

Jim Baker

The A's lead the A.L. in success rate, nabbing an extra sack on 80 percent of the occasions they've tried.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 24, 2004

Peep Show

Jim Baker

The latest diagnosis on Garrett Anderson counts as very good news for the banged up Angels.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 20, 2004

Players must avoid dreaded splat

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

In fantasy baseball, you are the one who made the choices, so you have only yourself to blame.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | May 17, 2004

Marlins hope to shut down Braves

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

The Angels get to face Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder and Barry Zito this weekend at Edison Field.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 16, 2004

Astros-Cubs race should be epic

Jim Baker, MLB Insider

Boston and Houston might not win their respective divisions, but they will be the two teams left standing.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 07, 2004

Peep Show

Jim Baker

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

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 07, 2004