Report: Jimmy Rollins will return to leadoff spot in Game 6 for Phillies

According to Jeff Fletcher of FanHouse.com, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins will return to the leadoff spot in Game 6 of the NLCS against the San Francisco Giants. Rollins has batted in the No. 6 spot over the last seven games. Prior to Game 2 of the NLCS, Rollins had been struggling throughout the playoffs [...]

Which Roy Oswalt will show up for the Phillies tonight in Game 6 of the NLCS?

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies called on Roy Oswalt during the bottom of the ninth in a 5-5 game with the intention he would be able to take the game into extras. Instead, Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey managed two singles before Juan Uribe hit the game-winning sacrifice fly to give the Giants a crucial [...]

Atlanta Braves’ outlook at 2nd base for 2011.

The Atlanta Braves enjoyed a very productive season at second base in 2010.  Martin Prado enjoyed a break-out year at second base.  He made his first All-Star game this year for the first time in his career. His back-up, Omar Infante, also made the All-Star Game for the first time in his career.  Needless to [...]

Phillies 4 Giants 2: Philadelphia’s bullpen comes through in crucial Game 5 win in NLCS

On a night where Roy Halladay looked more shaky than usual, the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen came through in a 4-2 win during Game 5 of the NLCS to prevent the San Francisco Giants from clinching their first World Series appearance since 2002. The series now heads back to Philadelphia as San Francisco now holds on [...]

Mike Quade’s Road Less Traveled, But Not Abandoned

When Mike Quade took over for Lou Piniella, no one expected him to be a permanent fixture inside the Chicago Cubs clubhouse. Nearly two months after picking up his first win as Cubs manager, Quade has the job on a full-time basis after signing a two-year contract on Tuesday. Now, few expect a former interim [...]

Atlanta Braves’ outlook on First Base in 2011.

There are three sure things headed into 2011 at first base for the Atlanta Braves.  First, Troy Glaus will not be the opening day starter.  Second, Derrek Lee will not be the opening day starter.  Third, Freddie Freeman will be the opening day starter, barring injury (which he has hurt his thumb in the Fall [...]

Umpires blow call in second inning during Game 4 of NLCS between Phillies and Giants

Once again, the officiating crew for the 2010 MLB postseason will face even more criticism following another missed call in Game 4 of the NLCS between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants. Jimmy Rollins was caught stealing second for the final out of the third inning, but he argued with the officials that the [...]

Braves drop Melky Cabrera and Takashi Saito, as offseason roster changes begin.

The Atlanta Braves made two roster moves today which may come as a surprise to some. Takashi Saito was released today, though Frank Wren said that his contract required that this be done at the end of the season.  Saito had a solid year with the Braves as he posted a 2.83 ERA in 54 [...]

Game 2 against the Giants showed how valuable Jimmy Rollins is for the Phillies

Over the last few weeks, one of the hottest debates going on in the City of Brotherly Love on whether or not the Philadelphia Phillies should play Wilson Valdez over Jimmy Rollins considering how much he’s struggled since returning to the team in September. On Sunday, Rollins showed Philly why he’s irreplaceable. In a crucial [...]

Phillies-Giants Game 1 NLCS: Halladay and Lincecum could display one of the best matchups in postseason history

Considering how impressive these two pitchers looked during their Game 1 appearances in the NLDS, the matchup between Roy Halladay and Tim Lincecum has the potential to be one of the greatest opening games in NLCS history. The Philadelphia Phillies begin their quest for their third-straight World Series appearance as they host the San Francisco [...]

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