On the outside looking in
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2The Patriots, Dolphins, Bucs and Ravens could join the ranks of the best NFL teams to miss the playoffs.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008The foulest NFL divisions of all time
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2This year's NFC North, NFC West and AFC West all have a shot at being the worst division of all time. But they've got some stiff competition.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008What does history say about the Rays' future?
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2What does history say about the Rays' future? We found 11 similar teams to compare them with.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Danny Ainge, Neifi Perez, Reggie Jackson ... step on down
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2We 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, 20081969: New York, New York
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2In Page 2's tour of the most memorable sports years, Jim Baker looks at 1969, when the big-city underdogs prevailed.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2008A brief history of defunct bowls
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2Jim Baker offers up a short history of short-lived bowl games. What, you don't remember the Dust Bowl or the Pizza Bowl?
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2006Are the Tigers for real?
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2Detroit's out-of-nowhere season has Jim Baker looking back at other teams that were big surprises to predict Detroit's future.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2006The best and worst at No. 1
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2Which 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, 2006Peep Show
Jim BakerESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around MLB.
Story | Conversation | April 19, 2004
Peep Show
Jim BakerESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around MLB.
Story | Conversation | April 15, 2004
Willie worthy of ultimate respect
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderInsider's Jim Baker had the honor of witnessing the final home run in Willie Mays' illustrious career.
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2004
Peep Show
Jim BakerESPN Insider has the latest news and notes from around MLB.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2004
Astros-Cubs race should be epic
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderBoston and Houston might not win their respective divisions, but they will be the two teams left standing.
Story | Conversation | April 07, 2004
The underappreciated superstar
Jim Baker, Special to Page 2Hank Aaron holds the all-time home-run record, but Page 2's Jim Baker argues that his exploits remain largely forgotten.
Story | Conversation | April 06, 2004Kansas City might unload Beltran
Jim Baker, MLB InsiderThe Royals cannot win the American League Central without an MVP-type season from Carlos Beltran.
Story | Conversation | April 05, 2004
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