Mets and Cards strike
After a slow Thanksgiving break, the Mets and Cards starting putting together pieces of the 2010 season. The Mets signed C Chris Coste (.224BA) and re-signed Alex Cora (.251 1HR; 18RBIs). Coste was...
View ArticleRoy Halladay Sent To The Phillies, Cliff Lee To The Mariners
SI’s John Heyman just dropped this bombshell: The Phillies are in agreement on a three-team trade with the Mariners and Blue Jays to acquire star pitcher Roy Halladay, SI.com has learned. Sources say...
View ArticleFor Phillies, Acquiring Roy Halladay Is Great; Giving Up Cliff Lee Is
I am still scratching my head, wondering why you would make a lateral move with two of the best pitchers in baseball. Phillies, what were you thinking? Roy Halladay is one of the best pitchers in the...
View ArticleTop Ten Most Awesome Things From Opening Day
Opening Day. It’s like Christmas and your birthday all rolled into one. We waited all winter long for it and when it finally got here, it didn’t disappoint. Whether your team won or lost, it was still...
View ArticleRoy Halladay No-Hitter: Pitches 2nd In MLB Postseason History
Roy Halladay pitched the second no-hitter in MLB postseason history today, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The only other...
View ArticleCole Hamels: Welcome Back Jayson Werth
Jayson Werth's Beard was no match for Cole Hamels' left arm Tuesday. In his first return to Philadelphia since leaving to play for the Washington Nationals, Werth went 0-for-3 with a walk in his team's...
View ArticleMets Beat Cardinals 8-6; Braves’ Wild Card Lead At Two Games
The St. Louis Cardinals could have done it. The Atlanta Braves were a game and a half up in the Wild Card race, idle, and the Cardinals had a cushy four-run lead over the punchless Mets. They could...
View ArticleBaseball In 2011: Five Stories You’ve Already Forgotten
Baseball seasons are long. So damned long. So many games. It’s beautiful. It’s awful. It’s glorious. It’s painful. It’s amazing. The 162-game season needs to die; long live the 162-game season. And...
View ArticleCries from the Crowd: My Quick National League Preview
Okay, it’s a little bit late with the season starting but it’s not like I’m gaining much from the first game. Besides, I’m still picking the Marlins to make the playoffs. And this is a very quick...
View ArticleRules changes for next year include coaches, managers being able to bring...
Jayson Stark reports on several potential rules changes that spun out of last week’s owners meetings. The most notable: coaches and managers will be able to bring an interpreter to the mound for...
View ArticlePhillies may bring Grady Sizemore back for the 2015 season
The Phillies have a reputation around baseball for being the team that collects old and injury-prone players. MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki reports that the Phillies may be interested in bringing outfielder...
View ArticleNationals, Phillies agree to Jonathan Papelbon trade
Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post was first to report that a deal was close, and now Jon Morosi of FOX Sports has it confirmed: Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon is headed to the Nationals. ESPN’s...
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