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2022-02-012022-01-19 Matt Veasey BASEBALL

Charlie Finley and the Swingin’ A’s

Charlie Finley's years guiding the A's in Oakland resulted in a 1,091-1,005 cumulative regular season record, three World Series championships, and five American League West Division crowns. They were also some of the most colorful and controversial years in baseball history.

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2021-07-27 Matt Veasey BASEBALL

MLB flashback: Dennis Eckersley

Dennis Eckersley won 197 games and saved 390 over 24 seasons. The righty pitched in 1,071 games and threw 3,285.2 innings with 2,401 strikeouts. At the time of his retirement, Eck had appeared in more games than any pitcher in MLB history.

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2020-07-122020-11-16 Matt Veasey PHILLIES

Phillies 50: Forgotten 1981 – Mike Proly

Mike Proly appeared in 35 games with the Phillies during the strike-shortened split-season of 1981, including two starts on the mound in the second half.

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2019-11-122019-11-23 Matt Veasey BASEBALL, PHILLIES

The two Phillies skippers to win Manager of the Year may surprise you

The two Phillies skippers to win Manager of the Year may surprise you

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