Managers Bruce Bochy & Mike Matheny meet again in NLCSFor the last four years, either the Saint Louis Cardinals (2011, 2013) or the San Francisco Giants (2010, 2012) have won the National League pennant.The Giants in both their winning years, and the Cards in 2011, would ultimately also win the World series.During these last four … Continue reading NLCS: Cardinals over Giants
Trying to dodge the Dodgers
For the 5th time in the history of Major League Baseball, two of it's storied franchises are now meeting for the championship of the National League. The Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers have split those first four matchups, each winning a pair. Most Phillies fans are well aware of who their own team … Continue reading Trying to dodge the Dodgers
Black Friday
For the first time in 15 years our Philadelphia Phillies are preparing to play in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The Fightin' Phils have been here six times previously, all of them in my own lifetime as a fan. In their glory run from 1976 through 1980, the period covering most of my teenage … Continue reading Black Friday
MATT VEASEY 