The Yankees are about to win a series they won't even play in.
The Phillies have their fans panicking.
Bart talks about teamwork.
Leading Off
Can the Phillies still win the Wild Card? Yes. Can they win the division? Yes.
But one thing needs to change.
The Phillies have to start playing with their heads.
They've shown they can do it. They just aren't.
Player of the Day
Alber Pujols hit his 400th home run. Then got hurt.
Regional Roundup
- Paul Hagen is doing what the Phillies are: Looking way too far ahead.
- Yep, they're still the Orioles.
- Bryce Harper showed up in Washington to shake hands, pose for pictures, make cash.
- Well, the bullpen has developed.
Chasing Jamie
Jamie Moyer will finish the season having had 47 birthdays.
The Orioles hot streak after the hiring of Buck Showalter has all-but guaranteed the Orioles will win more games than the Phillies lefty has birthdays. The O's have a .353 winning percentage and need just three wins in their last 34 games to beat Moyer.
Best of Rest
- The Reds won't have it easy against the Cubbies.
- The transformation of an ace.
- What to do? What to do?
- Don't look no. The Dodgers are playing great baseball.
Batter's Eye
- Former umpire David Davidson has died. He was behind home plate for Henry Aaron's No. 715.
Wisdom from Springfield
A thought-provoking quote from the Southpaw's favorite animated show, "The Simpsons."
- Bart: Teamwork is overrated.
Homer: Huh?
Bart: Think about it. I mean, what team was Babe Ruth on? Who knows.
Lisa and Marge: Yankees.
Bart: Sharing is a bunch of bull, too. And helping others. And what's all this crap I've been hearing about tolerance?
Homer: Hmm. Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
Today in history, from baseball-reference.com
1918-- Christy Mathewson resigns as Reds manager to accept a commission as a captain in the chemical warfare branch of the Army
-- With a most unusual game-ending double play, the Mets beat the Padres in the 11th, 6 - 5. Knocked on his back tagging out Garry Templeton trying to score on Tim Flannery's single to center, John Gibbons, from a prone position, throws a strike to Howard Johnson who tags out Flannery trying to get to third, completing the twin killing (8-2-5)
What to watch on YouTube
The Southpaw wastes time finding gems on Youtube so you don't have to.
The Closer
The Red Sox have been on life support for several months now. The Rays are the game's most underrated team. One team will win this series: The Yankees.
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