Jayson Werth raises 2008 World Series trophyOn Wednesday night, October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays took to the field to resume Game Five of the World Series.The Phillies had fought their way to a 3-1 lead in the Fall Classic, and needed just one more victory to … Continue reading And then there were four
Nationals can prove nothing today – they must win two straight
Dusty Baker's Nationals need two wins (photo: Chicago Tribune)The Washington Nationals are on the brink of postseason elimination. Stop me if you've heard this story before.This year's version of the Nats will take the field on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field in Chicago trailing the host Cubs by 2-1 in a best-of-five NLDS.Whether they are … Continue reading Nationals can prove nothing today – they must win two straight
Time is now for Nationals to deal for bullpen help
More than two months into the 2017 MLB regular season, the Washington Nationals are in great shape in the standings. The Nats lead the National League East Division by 8.5 games over their nearest rivals.The Nationals would appear to be cruising towards a second consecutive postseason appearance. It would be the franchise’s fourth NL East crown, … Continue reading Time is now for Nationals to deal for bullpen help
Anniversary of a controversial Phillies deal
The Philadelphia Phillies had just lost the World Series to the New York Yankees six weeks earlier. That six-game defeat came after the club had won the Fall Classic the previous season.General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. was presented with an interesting and exciting opportunity. Longtime ace pitcher Roy Halladay was being made available in trade by the Toronto Blue … Continue reading Anniversary of a controversial Phillies deal
Phillies Fall Classics XI: 2008 World Series Game Four
The Philadelphia Phillies met the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 World Series, and the crucial Game Four took place at Citizens Bank Park in South Philly.In the 2008 Fall Classic, the Philadelphia Phillies had scratched out a walk-off victory in Game Three at home to take a 2-1 lead over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, setting the … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics XI: 2008 World Series Game Four
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