MLB June 2014 Power Ranking

Josh Donaldson and the A's atop first Power RankingWe are now two full months into the 2014 Major League Baseball season, and teams have had more than ample time to separate themselves based on their results and ability to overcome adversity, such as debilitating injuries.So now is the time that a relevant Power Ranking of … Continue reading MLB June 2014 Power Ranking

Remembering Doc’s no-no on anniversary of perfection

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'GvEdGGDaSOVuIKb1UpRLKw',sig:'v3hg7saH0vm9H_qGIxjSyB5r8rabs_bEXYKMrIOg6r4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'104946695',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsHalladay and Ruiz embrace after final out of playoff no-hitterFor Phillies fans, it was not that long ago that our team was at the top of the National League, with the best starting rotation in baseball leading the way.Three years ago on this date the Fightins were in … Continue reading Remembering Doc’s no-no on anniversary of perfection

There’s an MLB Draft too?

There is always a great deal of publicity and conversation in the sports world regarding the NFL Draft and even the NBA Draft process each year.But outside of it's most die-hard fans, few others may realize that Major League Baseball also conducts it's own draft process each year.One of the main reasons that the NFL/NBA … Continue reading There’s an MLB Draft too?

Day baseball vital to game’s popularity

The picture to the left comes from the 1984 World Series between the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres. It shows Tigers shortstop Alan Trammell taking a lead, with Padres 1st baseman Steve Garvey holding him close.In Game #4 of that World Series, Trammell, a borderline Hall of Famer whose case will continue to correctly … Continue reading Day baseball vital to game’s popularity

Phils fans warmly welcome the Millville Meteor

Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'xbBv4-QLRDZ2U28jOqkizg',sig:'taAMXbMQ-N7JOdxJoHzdBFay-OEEvTgtdBjILwcAnrY=',w:'594px',h:'426px',items:'579107896',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsPhillies fans gave local product Mike Trout a warm welcome homeLast night in the top of the 1st inning with the Los Angeles Angels batting against the hometown Philadelphia Phillies, the notoriously tough on the opposition Philly crowd did something highly unusual.As the opponent batter was announced and … Continue reading Phils fans warmly welcome the Millville Meteor