Bear market in Newark

An interesting "sign of the times" piece on the Newark Bears potentially folding and baseball economics thanks to Baristanet. I wonder if Rickey Henderson knows.

Luis Vizcaino DUI

The Rockies faced a number of problems with their bullpen this year. Here's one more. Luis Vizcaino was arrested for DUI in Florida.

Phils take two

With two wins over the weekend in Philadelphia, the Phillies are on the doorstep of their first world championship in 28 years. I'm going to spare you the details since you already know what happened, but Tampa's magical season looks like it will end up just short of the goal.

One other note: this call had nothing to do with the final outcome of game four. The Phillies manhandled the Rays all night long.

Lidge named Delivery Man of the Year

Brad Lidge is MLB's delivery man of the year after saving 41 games in 41 chances. It's a pretty incredible year for a guy who had struggled to retain his closer job in Houston. Then again, what isn't going the Phillies' way these days?