Mike Schmidt

From losingest team to longest game, the Philadelphia Phillies are World Series champions. Strange as that sounds. Strange as it was. Brad Lidge and the Phillies finished off the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in a three-inning sprint Wednesday night to win a...

When asked to reflect on their decisive run through the 1983 postseason, old Orioles rarely dwell on one player or moment. Most athletes like to spread credit for team success, but it's more than that with this group. Look at those 25-year-old box scores...

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It's one of the most cherished items on my bookshelf, though it might not look it. It is thin and gray with corners rounded by time and a deep crease in the cover. The stray red and green crayon streaks evoke my age when I received it. "The Magic of...

What's the Curse of the Billy Goat? It started during the 1945 World Series, which pitted the Cubs against the Detroit Tigers. The Cubs refused to let Billy Goat Tavern owner William Sianis bring his lucky goat inside Wrigley Field for Game 4. An angry...

The greatest defensive third baseman in baseball history received confirmation of that title yesterday in the city where he made his professional debut. Brooks Robinson, who played with the Orioles for 23 seasons, was presented with the Rawlings All-Time...

"Harry was a special friend of mine and my family for 44 years. Baseball broadcasters become an integral part of baseball fans' families. They are in the homes of fans every day for the entire season. No one will ever be able to match the joy Harry and...

It is with great sorrow that myphl17 reports, Harry Kalas, legendary announcer and voice of the Phillies, has passed away at the age of 73. Mr. Kalas was found unconscious during preparations for the today's game against the Washington Nationals home...

Myphl17 will provide Harry Kalas Funeral Information as it becomes available. Check this page for up to the minute Harry Kalas Funeral Information. Latest details below: Additional Details Announced For Saturday's Harry Kalas Memorial Tribute The...

The Cubs may be rewriting records for wretchedness, but they also are setting new standards for strangeness. And Sunday's weirdly wild game had it all wrapped up in one nice, not-so-neat package. Wretchedness? Never before—not in the 131 years of the...

Add former Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden to the list of athletes who have lent their likeness and name to a wine label in order raise money for charity. Ogden's picture and name will be on a special edition Cabernet......

Good afternoon Yankees enthusiasts, I'm Chris Mascaro and I'll be bringing you all of today's live game action, as the Yankees (72-63) take on the Blue Jays (69-66) in the rubber game of a three-game set. Yesterday's performance by the......