Tampa Bay’s red-hot Rays are Cole’d off in Game One

Hamels shut down the Rays in Game 1 of the 2008 World Series at Tropicana Field in Tampa The tall, lanky, mega-talented Phillies lefthander, one of the best pitchers in all of baseball, took the mound for his first-ever appearance in the World Series. He seemed in complete command as his team staked him to … Continue reading Tampa Bay’s red-hot Rays are Cole’d off in Game One

Phillies take the lead in the 2008 NL East Division race

The Phillies have vaulted out to a four game lead in the NL East here in early June. With the last two National League MVP's in slugging first baseman Ryan Howard and team leader shortstop Jimmy Rollins, along with one of the favorites for this year's honors in all-world second baseman Chase Utley, the Phillies … Continue reading Phillies take the lead in the 2008 NL East Division race