Archive for October 2009

The Phils know how to win

Minnesota lost the keys

David looks at the MVP and Cy Young races, using a model he developed for his article in The Hardball Times Annual 2010.

Are Blackberrys and iPhones a necessity in competitive leagues?

Part one of two deals with pitchers. Good ones, bad ones, lucky ones, unlucky ones.

Phillies 5, Rockies 4: Wow, what a game! Colorado scores three times in the bottom of the eighth, only to have Philly do the same in the top of the ninth. The most interesting thing about this, I think, is that home field advantage, such as it was, actually hurt the Rockies, with the snow-out […]

Angels 7, Red Sox 6: Over at NBC on Saturday I wrote a post about how the Sox will go with Lester on short rest in Game 4 if, indeed, there was a Game 4. I went on to talk about Beckett on short rest in a Game 5. Some commenter called me an idiot […]

What teams left their old home stadiums with the best finales? Now you can find out.

Cardinals offense continued late fade.

Sean breaks down how the Angels rode a strong defense and steady relief pitching to the ALCS.