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The painful possibility of going cupless

Jim Caple, Page 2

After watching Adrian Beltre's demise, Jim Caple tries to figure out why so many Major Leaguers don't wear a cup.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

President gets ball to plate on the fly

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

President Barack Obama's ceremonial first pitch wasn't as impressive as President Bush's in 2001, but at least he didn't bounce it.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Check out juicy excerpts from Torre's other five books

Jim Caple, Page 2

Do you think "The Yankee Years" is controversial? You should check out Joe Torre's other five books.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2009

Here's how to make the Hall of Fame voting better

Jim Caple, Page 2

After 28 people didn't vote for Rickey Henderson for the Hall of Fame, it's time for some tweaks to the process.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009

Rickey on Rickey's HOF speech

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple imagines the unique acceptance speech Rickey Henderson will deliver in Cooperstown.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009

Breaking down the art of second-guessing

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple looks at the forgotten favorite pastime of postseason baseball -- the art of second-guessing the manager.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

America's 100 most important sports venues

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple ranks America's 100 most important sports venues.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

How can one not be won over by Phelps' feat?

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

Jim Caple held Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals so near and dear to his heart, he almost didn't want to see Michael Phelps break it. But it's hard not to be won over by such a feat.

Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008

Stadium tribute lacked emotion, star power of '99

Jim Caple, ESPN.com

The All-Star Game tribute to Yankee Stadium fell short of the emotion and star power that was on display at Fenway Park in 1999.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008

Three cheers for Chipper Jones and his pursuit of .400

Jim Caple, Page 2

In an era when home run totals have become insignificant, it's wonderful to see Chipper Jones chasing a number that still matters.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008

If you don't want A-Rod, you're nuts

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple has a message for anyone who wouldn't want Alex Rodriguez on his team: You're insane.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007

Fenway's the best ballpark we've got

Jim Caple, Page 2

Fenway Park is the best stadium in the majors, writes Jim Caple. And the Yankees are fools for building a new park.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007

For the love of the glove

Jim Caple, Page 2

A player's baseball glove is priceless, and Jim Caple took a trip to the Wilson factory to meet the man in charge of making them.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2007

How to survive the worst week ever

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple looks back at what many people are calling the worst week in sports.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2007

Signing and dining with the Yankee Clipper

Jim Caple, Page 2

Jim Caple imagines what sordid tales must lie in the pages of the DiMaggio diaries.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2007