By Dave Holcomb Atlanta completed their three game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies despite their weekend celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 1993 National League Champion Phillies. The Fighting Phils may have done better with the old players on the field. The Braves stayed red hot as they have won 10 games in a row for the second time this season, a feat not … [Read more...] about Braves Win 10th Straight, Phillies Lose Again
Cliff Lee
Pittsburgh Pirates: why they shouldn’t trade for Cliff Lee
By Dave Holcomb Many baseball columnists have been writing and discussing whether the Pirates should go after Phillies Ace Cliff Lee if he indeed goes on the market this month. Even with all the cons, analysts are arguing for Pittsburgh to acquire Lee to help the team make a push towards the postseason. As a long-time Pirates fan, however, I hope this trade never … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Pirates: why they shouldn’t trade for Cliff Lee
Philadelphia Phillies: Buying or Selling?
As of July 6th, below .500 and over seven games behind the Braves, is it finally time to sell and start over? By Dave Holcomb On July 6th, before taking the field against the first place Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia sits at third place in the National League East at 42-45. The Phillies are 7.5 games behind both the Braves and the Reds for the final wild card … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Phillies: Buying or Selling?
Tale of Tape: World Series Games 1 & 2
By Aaron M Smith Somewhere Brian McCann is wondering if he is going to get a World Series ring this year. Sounds a little strange, as McCann's Braves are already home hitting the local golf courses. But thanks to McCann's double in the Midsummer Classic, also known as the MLB All-Star game - the National League won the game and ultimately home field advantage for the World … [Read more...] about Tale of Tape: World Series Games 1 & 2
Performance Of The Week | 10/26 – 11/1
Another week of great sports action, and so many great performances with which to choose. Step right up readers and give us the one (1), uno, une performance that stands out for you this past week. Cliff Lee grabs my POTW. Lee did not toss a perfect game like Don Larsen in game 5 of the 1956 World Series. Lee didn't even have a game equal to Bob Gibson's performance in … [Read more...] about Performance Of The Week | 10/26 – 11/1