There have been a lot of people who have followed in Rob Neyer’s footsteps over the years, but there still isn’t anyone better at writing stuff that pisses off mainstream baseball writers: Ryan Howard is pretty good. I mean, he’s no Shin-Soo Choo. But pretty good, for sure. You probably think I’m just some snot-nosed […]

“I don’t have hate for Philly exactly — they are like our redheaded stepchild. It’s like a nothing city. It’s just insignificant in comparison to New York.” — Michael Stewart, random Yankees fan quoted in an article that brings the Phillies’ hate like nothin’ you’re going to see today. I’m guessing that the Philly retort […]

NPR’s Ken Rudin has a story on politicians riding on the coattails of baseball teams. After rolling his eyes at Bloomberg being an attention whore in the Yankees’ locker room last night, Rudin asks an intriguing question: what do the people running for Governor of New Jersey do about the World Series? What plays in […]

Even match-up? It didn’t seem that way.

The Philadelphia Daily News’ Paul Hagen on Pedro in Game 2: If it works out, if Pedro Martinez pitches well, it will only buff Charlie Manuel’s reputation as a baseball savant to a high luster. If it explodes, if it blows up in his face like a trick cigar and the Phillies are eventually eliminated, […]

Eric Stephen gives us his quick hits on why the Dodgers will win the pennant, including breaking down their decisive advantage in the bullpen.

The Dodgers have a mighty bullpen, but the Phillies’ advantage in power and starting pitching tips the balance in their favor.

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