German Marquez and Jon Gray have been terrific, but Colorado certainly could use another starter, although it hasn't been in the Rockies' DNA to make a big midseason trade even as they made the playoffs the past two seasons.Bryce Harper hasn't been able to point the Phillies in the ...
So today, Michele Steele and Ben Solak break down how the teams that are in got there, and what everyone else needs to do in order to have a shot. You can honor Jim Valvano and support ESPN's V Week with a donation to the V Foundation for Cancer Research....
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There isno reseeding in the MLB playoffs, meaning the top seed in each league will face the winner of the 4-5 matchup in the Division Series, while the No. 2 seed draws the winner of the 3-6 matchup. How many games are in an MLB playoff series? The Wild Card Series has a ...
the Montreal Expos made their only playoff appearance in '81. The 27-year-old Carter was already a four-time All-Star, and he wasted no time making an impression on the big stage. In Game 1 of the NLDS against the Phillies, Carter picked up an RBI double in his first postseason at...
Dombrowski, who is now the president of baseball operations for the Phillies, knew Leyland was the right person for the job. Not only did he find ways to get the best out of his players every game, but he also wasn’t afraid to give his regulars a day off to get role players involve...
2. Philadelphia Phillies Why they can make a run: After coming close the past two years, it feels like it’s time for Bryce Harper to finally win a title. If the Phillies break through, he won’t do it alone: Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Nick Castellanos, J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner...
How They Got Their Name: With a history that traces back to 1883, the Philadelphia Phillies were first called the Quakers and the Phillies alike. According to authors Fred Leib and Stan Baumgartner, By general consent, the new team (1883) came to be known as the P...
Alec Bohm, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies Teoscar Hernandez, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers Jurickson Profar, San Diego Padres Who are the MLB All-Star Game managers and how are they chosen? The All-Star Game managers come from the reigning National League and American League pennant winners. That means ...
New York Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias celebrates on the field after the Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League baseball playoff series, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)