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Schwarber backs Philly for one last WS shot
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 03/04/2026
» This past winter was a big one for Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber. In a number of ways.
Off-season deals: Dodgers add Tucker, Diaz
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/03/2026
» Major League Baseball has its regular season, postseason and off-season. Trades and free agent signings during the latter often help dictate success in the other two.
Red Sox v the 'Mookie Curse'
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 28/05/2025
» For 84 years the Boston Red Sox and their fans had formerly suffered through "The Curse of the Bambino."
Dodgers take throne: New 'Evil Empire' outspends all
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 07/03/2025
» In the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the free-spending New York Yankees ruled MLB, winning numerous World Series, then-Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino hung the tag "Evil Empire" on the Yanks.
Prolific hitter Alonso, Bader and manager Mendoza hold the key to Mets' success
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 17/03/2024
» The New York Mets were one of the biggest disappointments of the 2023 Major League baseball season. Predicted by many to contend in the National League East race and beyond, they finished fourth of five clubs in their division.
Can money guarantee success?
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 05/07/2023
» Is it really possible for a Major League Baseball team to BUY a championship winner by acquiring super-expensive free agents?
Shortstops won't come cheap
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 03/12/2022
» If you're an MLB ballclub in need of a superlative shortstop, now is the time to buy one -- if you can afford it.
Astros' rise continues without big names
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 10/06/2022
» The Houston Astros have learned to do very well without top stars, thank you.
Lindor plans to enjoy his stint in New York
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 20/04/2022
» New York, New York. The Big Apple. It can be an extremely intimidating place for an athlete to perform -- especially if you've just inked a huge contract to exhibit your sports wares there.
Shortstop is where interest, big money lies
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 23/03/2022
» For the longest time in MLB, shortstops were of the diminutive, good field-little or no hit variety -- think Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto of New York Yankees fame.