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Get ready for the first ever Wild Card World Series
It didn’t take long for Major League Baseball’s expanded postseason format to produce a very wild World Series matchup. In fact, one year after the Phillies became the first wildcard team to make it to the World Series under MLB’s new expanded playoff field that includes six seeds in each league and a best-of-three wildcard… read more
Three World Series Questions for the Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers powered their way through the American League in the postseason to capture their first pennant since 2011 to head to the World Series. Thanks to a high-powered offense and strong pitching, they managed to outlast the Houston Astros in the ALCS and now face an exciting Arizona Diamondbacks squad in the Fall… read more
Adolis García is the latest hero of October
The month of October is the refiner’s fire when it comes to the MLB postseason. The immense pressure and heat that comes from each moment, as elimination is ever looming, presents a moment that few players can rise up and meet. Each year there always appears to be a new hero or story that becomes… read more
The Houston Astros are just so damn good
Just when you thought you were finally rid of the Houston Astros…they find themselves one win away from yet another American League pennant. That’s right, the Astros, a team that is playing in its seventh-straight American Championship Series, is now poised to punch its ticket to the World Series for the fifth time since 2017… read more
Affected by Altitude: There’s Gold in Them There Gloves
The podcast Affected by Altitude is hosted by Purple Row staff writers Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, who are incredibly proud and excited to be lending their voices to more great Rockies content for you to enjoy. Joining Evan and Skyler is a rotating cast of guests hosts to talk shop about everyone’s favorite purple… read more
The Phillies are proving why you spend money for prime offensive talent
The Phillies’ quest to the World Series is one of the more intriguing stories this postseason because they have shown why you spend big money for elite offensive players for your lineup. The theme for the Phillies in the postseason has been the long ball. Over their last four games, they have slugged 15 home… read more
The Miami Marlins will regret letting Kim Ng walk
In professional sports, it’s incredibly difficult to find competent, reliable, and talented personnel to run your team. The most effective and successful teams in Major League Baseball have found a way to have the right person at the top making the roster decisions and leading a front-office to success. It’s a difficult job in sports,… read more
The Quest for Elite Pitching is Paying Off for the Rangers in October
In the history of baseball, one sentiment has stood the test of time; pitching wins championships. One of the notable storylines from last offseason was the Texas Rangers’ quest to improve their pitching staff. It was incredible to see how many moves the team made to stockpile starting pitching and building a contending core that… read more
Benny Montgomery is Flashing His Potential
When the Colorado Rockies drafted outfielder Benny Montgomery out of high school with their first pick of the 2021 MLB draft, it was a mixed bag of reactions. Yes, the kid had potential after a strong performance on the summer showcase circuit before his senior year of high school and going on to win Pennsylvania… read more
Affected by Altitude: The 2023 Positivity-Cast
The podcast Affected by Altitude is hosted by Purple Row staff writers Evan Lang and Skyler Timmins, who are incredibly proud and excited to be lending their voices to more great Rockies content for you to enjoy. Joining Evan and Skyler is a rotating cast of guests hosts to talk shop about everyone’s favorite purple… read more
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