Phillies and Mets Drowning in the NL Least Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - July 5, 20190 The Phillies will travel to play the Mets to see who looks worse heading into the All-Star break. It’s no longer the mid-summer Classic because we’ve surpassed the halfway point in games. July 4th is a good barometer for how teams are doing, and both of these teams aren’t doing
BASEBALL LINGO: WHAT THE EXPRESSIONS MEAN, HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY (Part II) Baseballology by Harvey Frommer - July 3, 2019July 3, 20190 Reactions to Part I were so effusive, that Part II is here for your enjoyment. Reactions always welcomed. THE WALKING MAN Eddie Yost played nearly two decades in the major leagues. His lifetime batting average was only .254, but that didn't keep him off the bases. Yost coaxed pitchers into
My Long Overdue Take on Jason Spezza Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - July 1, 2019July 1, 20190 If Bob McKenzie is correct, and he usually is, and Jason Spezza is going to play for his hometown Leafs, my mind instantly goes back to the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. It was my first. Somewhere I have pictures of Spezza at the clinic with kids. I shot that on
Flyers Full Scrimmage Takeaways Hockeyology by Anthony Mingioni - June 30, 2019June 30, 20190 For the first time in over half a decade, the Philadelphia Flyers concluded their prospect development with a full five on five scrimmage. While the team had completed a three on three half ice tourney the previous day, it gave some idea of how some prospects would look in tight
Some Takeaways from Flyers Development Camp Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 28, 2019March 6, 20220 Goaltending Samuel Ersson – He made some great saves in the 3-on-3. He’s different. He looks the most like a pro even though he’s only 19. He was on the winning team (pictured above). Kirill Ustimenko – He showed off a wicked glove hand and great leg strength against the post. He
Phillies vs. Mets – Both Managers Are Fighting For Their Jobs Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - June 24, 2019June 24, 20190 This isn’t a series preview. Both teams are playing horrible baseball. That’s the preview. The Phillies have lost seven straight and were swept by the Marlins. Gabe Kapler has tried Bryce Harper as a leadoff hitter and he’s making his players laugh when he talks about what he’ll do next. Harper
Trades Dominated Day Two of the 2019 NHL Draft Hockeyology by Ryan Biech - June 24, 20190 Vancouver - - It was a whirlwind day two at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft that was headlined by a couple of big trades. Before the first pick was made, it was rumored that PK Subban was on the move but the destination was unknown. It was later revealed that a
NTDP is still Dominating Hockeyology by Ryan Biech - June 22, 20190 Vancouver - - The 2019 NHL Entry Draft was full of surprises on the draft board but the one thing that many people expected was the players from the US National Team Development Program dominating the first round. It started with the expected first overall, Jack Hughes, going to the New
2019 NHL Draft My Top 31 Version 3.0 Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - June 18, 2019June 18, 20190 Here's a note on how I go about ranking draft-eligible players. I think the eye test is the best and most effective way. On television, you're not being shown everything. You miss a lot behind the play. I can't be everywhere but I take good notes and will update them
Wizard World Philly 2019 Has Some Built In Fun Entertainment Wrestleology by Russ_Cohen - June 15, 2019June 17, 20190 Philadelphia - - Wizard World 2019 has a lot more comics. That used to be a complaint I would here but no more. They had a nice selection of them. A few notable wrestlers were there. Lisa Marie, formerly Victoria of the WWE and Sgt Slaughter. Slaughter took some liberties with our
