Top News:
John Romano / St. Petersburg Times:
World Series: Phils' fans live down to their reputation — PHILADELPHIA — It is a proud city. A city rich in history and steeped in tradition. In some ways, a city like no other in America. And today, perhaps the city of Philadelphia should be embarrassed.
RELATED:
Marc Narducci / Philly.com:
Sluggers cool as ice - but still really cold — After two losses in Philadelphia, the Tampa Bay Rays have kept their composure - at least in the locker room. — The Rays didn't dodge any questions after their 5-4 Game 3 loss that ended early yesterday or last night's 10-2 defeat that gave …
Discussion:
Baseball Musings
Mike Jensen / Philly.com:
Blanton's cap subject of Maddon's concern — Last night, Joe Blanton's sharp command drew immediate attention from Tampa Bay's dugout. So, oddly enough, did the bill of his cap. — As first reported by MLB.com, Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon told home-plate umpire Tom Hallion …
Discussion:
Walkoff Walk
Ben Walker / Associated Press:Phillies lead Series 2-1 after wild win
Discussion:
Phillies Nation, Blogging Baseball, Bluebird Banter, Athletics Nation, Bats and Camden Chat
Cliff Corcoran / Sports Illustrated:World Series Game 4 preview
Discussion:
Baseball Prospectus, ESPN, Associated Press, Batter's Box Interactive …, Washington Post and bronxbanterblog.com
Fox Sports:
FOX SPORTS MLB VIDEO — Rosenthal's Game 4 recap — The Phillies played their game Sunday to put themselves one win away from the World Series title. Ken Rosenthal recaps Game 4. — Phillies power past Rays — Ryan Howard hit two HRs and starting pitcher Joe Blanton added …
Jim Street / MLB.com:
Classic moment for an original Ray — Cairo, now with Seattle, takes son to Game 1 of World Series — As one of only two original Tampa Bay (Devil) Rays still playing Major League Baseball, veteran infielder Miguel Cairo of the Mariners has more than a passing interest in this year's World Series.
RELATED:
Tim Dierkes / MLB Rumors:
C.C. Sabathia Rumors: Monday — By Tim Dierkes [October 27 at 8:22am CST] — David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a C.C. Sabathia rumor: … With Cameron, the Brewers figure to have over $70MM committed (not including Chris Capuano). It's hard to see the Brewers backloading …
RELATED:
David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:What to make of latest Smoltz story?
Discussion:
Amazin' Avenue
Todd Zolecki / Philly.com:
Amaro expected to be named Phils' GM — General manager Pat Gillick's three-year contract with the Phillies expires Friday, a day after a possible Game 7 of the World Series. — His replacement? — In recent days, several team insiders have said that assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr …
JSOnline:
Brewers seem to like Macha — Managerial candidate said to be top pick; GM mum — By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel — Philadelphia - Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Sunday that he had not finalized his decision on the team's next manager but there are indications …
Discussion:
BASEBALL HOT CORNER
Chris Jaffe / Hardball Times:
Interview: Carlos Gomez, MLB scout — Those of you who used to check on this website back in the days of yore (specifically, 2007) might remember a series of articles breaking down the mechanics of various players of major leaguers and notable prospects. Author Carlos Gomez …
Dan Steinberg / Washington Post:
Jim Zorn vs. The Reporter — By now, you've perhaps seen the highlight from Jim Zorn's, shall we say, “animated” post-game press conference. I wasn't in the press conference room, since I was in the locker room chasing down Clinton Portis to hear about that Zorn outburst.
Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Madden: Atlanta is armed for Peavy run — PHILADELPHIA - Amid the meteoric success of the young Tampa Bay Rays, comparisons to the Yankees' absence of any young impact players coming into the system have been inevitable. The Rays are the future of the AL East and the Yankees …
Discussion:
Kranepool Society
Steve Adams / MLB Rumors:
Royals And Indians Talking Teahen — By Steve Adams [October 26 at 5:07pm CST] — Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star writes some surprising news, as it seems the Indians and Royals are discussing a swap of Mark Teahen for an outfielder. It's not often you see two teams in the same division make a trade …
RELATED:
Bob Dutton / Kansas City Star:Royals exploring deal to send Teahen to Indians for outfielder
Discussion:
Blue Collar Baseball
