by Kyle Golik College football offseason is always a prime opportunity to rekindle a potpourri of topics that certainly stoke the fires of fans. When you
While New York Mets fans mourned the loss of franchise fixture Bud Harrelson on Thursday, it’s important to note that the 79-year-old player and coach had a connection to the Philadelphia Phillies too.
Former New York Mets shortstop Bud Harrelson has died at age 79 on Wednesday night after a battle with Alzheimer’s, according to the Associated Press.
Want to see the Hit King stymied by a sentient pitcher of liquid? It’s time for yet another old commercial featuring a former Phillie! I’ve previously discussed one of Pete Rose’s commercials during his time with the Phillies, but his advertising days didn’t stop when he left town.
And other words of wisdom from the Cubs radio announcer, 65 years ago. I was researching something recently — and honestly I can’t remember what it was — when I came across an article “By Lou Boudreau, as told to Jack Rosenberg” from the Chicago Tribune of April 13, 1958.
Former Cincinnati Reds’ legend Pete Rose is one of the most controversial figures in sports history. While he achieved incredible things on the field, his legacy was tarnished due to his highly publicized gambling issues.
Whenever you turn on any sporting event these days, you notice one thing very prominently: gambling. The games are brought to you by it, the sports leagues and networks partner with it, and the talking heads talk about it. We're all encouraged to gamble on our favorite sports, whether it be with the spread, money line, prop bets or parlays.
For the first time in DeBattle’s history, we had to go to a sudden death overtime to determine the winner. Our two top scorers each finished with a total of 69/75 points.
The great state of Ohio is next up in our Best Players from Each State series. Birthplace to over 1,000 players, there is no shortage of talent from the Buckeye State.
All is not well in Clearwater When Pete Rose signed with the Phillies, he was viewed as the missing piece for a team that needed to learn how to win playoff games.
The new year is underway and Ohio has officially launched legal sports betting, with none other than Pete Rose placing the first legal bet at the Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati.
Pete Rose remains one of the most controversial figures in MLB history. The former Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies legend is currently banned from baseball in any capacity due to gambling issues.
The all-time hits leader has been ineligible for the Hall of Fame since 1989, when he agreed to a lifetime ban.
Most people with passing knowledge of baseball understand the trouble that Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose got himself into after his playing days were over.
Suffice to say, it didn't take long for the internet to weigh in on the tone-deaf comments Pete Rose made over the weekend.
The festivities will include a reunion of the 1980 championship team, of which Rose was a key part.
Pete Rose is expected to be at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 7 to celebrate the 1980 World Champion Phillies -- his first appearance at a Phillies game since his ban from baseball, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Today's day in Philadelphia Phillies history begins in 1980 in Game 5 of the World Series. With the series tied 2-2 after four games, the Phillies needed to come away with a victory while playing in Kansas City.
New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is not a player without major flaws. Many fans of the Texas Rangers know from his time with the club that spans seven seasons.
There is no doubt that New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone displayed a few interesting lineups throughout the 2021 season. Most would argue that he could’ve chosen more efficient batting orders, as the bottom half during the Wild Card was extremely inefficient.
When we think of truly memorable baseball players, the Philadelphia Phillies bring a great deal to the table in terms of the personalities that they have developed over the years.
One of the closing scenes of the ESPN 30 for 30 piece "Long Gone Summer" about the 1998 home run chase that starred Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa shows the St.
Rose cited MLB’s lack of punishment for Astros’ players involved in the electronic sign-stealing scandal as the reason for him to be reinstated.
While PED users have been shunned from Cooperstown, those who benefited from having them around have been welcomed with open arms. writes Michael Dixon of Sportsnaut.
The Baseball Hall of Fame has an abundance of worthy candidates yet to be enshrined. These are the best players not in Cooperstown.
How many of the career leaders in hits for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
When you think about cheating in Major League Baseball, you probably think about one word: steroids. While the list of players who used PEDs is extensive,
What are baseball's records least likely to be broken during your lifetime? Give or take a half-century or so, many of the game's most impressive marks have stood the test of time and seem to be out of reach.
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