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A Cubs Fan's Guide to the World Series

October 26, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

The World Series is here, and every year the broadcast networks get exactly what they dream of – a battle between the two largest media markets in the country. It will definitely attract a lot of spectators. I'll definitely be tuning in, even though I'm already moaning about the sycophantic behavior of the media in […]

A Cubs Fan's Guide to the National League Championship Series

October 18, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

If we were talking about the National League Championship Series back in April, most baseball fans probably would have known that the all-powerful Los Angeles Dodgers would be playing in it. The New York Mets, on the other hand, perhaps not so much. On June 2, FanGraphs playoff odds for the Mets bottomed out at […]

Manny Machado doesn't need to be defended – but Ken Rosenthal should put in a little effort

October 9, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

The tsk-tsking came early and often after the Padres rooted for the Dodgers on Tuesday night. They evened the five-game series with a win each at Chavez Ravine and hit six home runs en route to a 10-2 victory. To be clear, there were a lot of things to complain about. Dodgers fans threw baseballs […]