Here's the Pitch: the IBWAA Newsletter

Here's the Pitch: the IBWAA Newsletter

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It's Opening Day [For Most]

It's Opening Day [For Most]

And, a writer reviews the wheel-and-deal aftermath of the 1980 Phillies' World Series title

Mar 27, 2025
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Pregame Pepper

Did you know…

. . . Former Phillies manager Dallas Green was a pitcher on their ill-fated 1964 pennant contender.

. . . Entering this year’s Opening Day, the Phillies on Opening Day are 63-77-2. (Their two ties—vs. Brooklyn in 1923, vs. Boston in 1924—were called on account of darkness in the pre-night game era.)

. . . How the Mets came to de…

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