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A Rainy Day Memorial For Rose

Sports PhotoA dreary, rainy day didn’t stop much of Cincinnati from paying respects to the late Reds legend at the Great American Ballpark Sunday, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story

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WS: Mystique and Aura, Kidnapped By the Dodgers

Sports PhotoLeaving the Yankees with Wobbly and Rickety and the Dodgers as world champions, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story

WS: “Those Are the Scenarios You Dream About”

Sports PhotoFreddie Freeman’s walk-off, ultimate grand slam highlighted the Dodgers’ first two World Series wins, says SC’s Jeff Kallman. Complete Story

ALCS: Off, Guards

Sports PhotoSC’s Jeff Kallman says the now-finished American League Championship Series was closer than its five-game length looked, until Juan Soto blasted his New York Yankees a pennant Saturday night. Complete Story

Make MLB Division Series Best-of-Seven

Sports PhotoIn 1985, baseball lengthened its League Championship Series from best-of-five to best-of-seven. So why not lengthen the Division Series to best-of-seven? Why not indeed, asks SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story

On Guards!

Sports PhotoA lifelong Mets fan, SC’s Jeff Kallman wants to see the Guardians triumph in the American League Championship Series. Complete Story

“I Was Raised, But I Never Grew Up”

Sports PhotoA once-famous, self-directed wisecrack proves to be Pete Rose’s best epitaph, says SC’s Jeff Kallman, who remembers him. Complete Story

What if the “Sacramento A’s” Catch On?

Sports PhotoFor the next three years, the A’s will be playing in a tiny stadium in Sacramento. But what if it turns out to be a smashing success? That could lead to a new team in the capital, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story

The End is (Almost) Near

Sports PhotoThe season didn’t quite end Sunday: SC’s Jeff Kallman still has a doubleheader between the Mets and the Braves to drive him back to smoking Monday. Complete Story

Phillies Clinch NL East, Eye Top Seed

Sports PhotoIt was a long time coming, but the Phillies are the champions of the National League East. But how far can they go in the playoffs? That depends largely on what happens in the final week of the regular season, says SC’s Anthony Brancato. Complete Story

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08.26.24 “There’s an End For All Athletes” By Jeff Kallman
08.13.24 MLB’s Best Record: Who Wants It? By Anthony Brancato
08.12.24 Living and Dying With the Blight Sox By Jeff Kallman
08.06.24 A Stupid Anniversary By Jeff Kallman
07.29.24 They’ll Love Arozarena in Seattle… By Jeff Kallman
07.22.24 “I Loved Every Challenge of Playing Third Base” By Jeff Kallman
07.16.24 “Triple Ring Ceremony” in Philly? By Anthony Brancato
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