It took me awhile to go and see 42—the highly regarded film that tells the story of Jackie Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier, which was symbolic of so much more—and I was happy for the experience. Even if ... (Continue reading)
It's now a couple of days since the Baseball Writers Association of America decided that not a single player on the Hall of Fame ballot was worthy of enshrinement, and my obvious reaction was—wait for this unique wisdom—this stinks!There, I ... (Continue reading)
When the San Francisco Giants topped the Atlanta Braves 3-2 last night, they earned their first trip to the NLCS since 2002.Waiting for them, of course, is the Philadelphia Phillies—the two-time defending champions of the National League.The Phillies, based on ... (Continue reading)