Posted on 10 October 2012. Tags: 2012 Postseason, Andrelton Simmons, Atlanta Braves, Fredi Gonzalez, infield fly rule, instant replay, issue06, Joe Torre, Major League Baseball, Matt Holliday, NL Wildcard, Outta' Right Field, Pete Kozma, Sam Holbrook, St. Louis Cardinals
For many baseball fans, the infield fly rule is one of the parts of baseball that was difficult to understand. We presume it to be one of those things that just seemed like a good idea at the time it was created. Therefore, it’s only fitting that one of the bigger controversies in recent Major League Baseball history involved the infield fly rule.
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Posted on 03 October 2012. Tags: Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Billy Beane, Chipper Jones, issue05, Jim Thome, Major League Baseball, Moneyball, Oakland Athletics, Outta' Right Field, philadelphia phillies, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals
The Phillies were not the only team to pass the torch. Several teams are making their first playoff appearances in years. This passing of the torch offers some unique opportunities.
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Posted on 19 September 2012. Tags: Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, issue03, Outta' Right Field, philadelphia phillies, Sports, St. Louis Cardinals
You may not want to admit it, but the Phillies are in a playoff race again. They are still alive. And while you probably told yourself you wouldn’t pay attention or give it any thought, chances are by now you already have.
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Posted on 27 March 2012. Tags: Albert Pujols, Atlanta Braves, baseball, Boston Red Sox, Miami Marlins, MLB, New York Yankees, Perspectives, philadelphia phillies, Prince Fielder, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals
Opening Day. The smell of freshly cut grass, the bright sunshine making for a picture-perfect day and the sound of an umpire yelling “Play ball!” April is right around the corner, and baseball is back. It’s hard for a diehard baseball fan like me to not be excited for a new season. After all, the [...]
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Posted on 01 October 2011. Tags: Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, issue05, MLB, New York Yankees, philadelphia phillies, Sports, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays
If you weren’t a baseball fan before, Wednesday night may have made a believer out of you. If you were a baseball fan already, Wednesday night reminded you why we watch this game.
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