Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'WZtW56oDQ1xl7HYPoJa5jQ',sig:'gueSCKf2Vk9cyqrh6YG26PIB-lG_gYEf3FEb87VaK9g=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1054089512',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsTwo-time defending NL champion Dodgers at top of rankingsWhen my final 2018 MLB Power Rankings were released eight months ago on October 1, 2018, the Phillies were tied with the Cincinnati Reds at 21st overall. With these first 2019 rankings, they are in a higher slot – but … Continue reading 2019 MLB Power Ranking: Los Angeles Dodgers control top spot on June 1
Jorge Polanco hits for ‘The Cycle’ but Phillies power past Twins by 10-4
Polanco hit for 'The Cycle' but Phils down TwinsThe Philadelphia Phillies (5-1) toughed out a 10-4 victoryover the Minnesota Twins (4-2) on a cold, wet Friday night at Citizens Bank Park in front of a crowd of 28,021 that was obviously held down in numbers by the miserable weather conditions.What was a light rain as the … Continue reading Jorge Polanco hits for ‘The Cycle’ but Phillies power past Twins by 10-4
Minnesota Twins visit Citizens Bank Park for first time since 2010
Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'_7MkzayhTGlZAL4nnkr_fQ',sig:'PCrzp44Q3HPs3qAgXkp_0mvXaziHNWLySXYrjlmoJ5A=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1134769764',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsFirst-year manager Rocco Baldelli leads the Twins into PhillyThe Philadelphia Phillies (4-1) return home following a brief but eventful two-game series split with the division rival Washington Nationals down at Nationals Park in our nation’s capital earlier this week.The pair of emotional games in D.C., especially Tuesday night’s … Continue reading Minnesota Twins visit Citizens Bank Park for first time since 2010
Tampa Bay Rays successfully transition Alex Colome to the closer role
Colome (L) leads the American League in SavesWay back on July 28, 2000 the then Tampa Bay Devil Rays completed a trade with the Oakland Athletics. The D-Rays sent away a pair of arms in Jim Mecir and Todd Belitz, and in return received a Double A right-hander named Jesus Colome.Colome had a big arm, with pitches clocked at … Continue reading Tampa Bay Rays successfully transition Alex Colome to the closer role
Rays of hope during hot spring in Tampa Bay
To say that the 2016 season was rough for the Tampa Bay Rays and their fans would be an understatement. The club’s 68-94 last place finish in the AL East was their worst in nearly a decade.From 2008, the year that a talented, young Rays club won the franchise lone American League pennant, through 2013, … Continue reading Rays of hope during hot spring in Tampa Bay
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