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I find myself becoming a crotchety old man watching baseball these days, so seeing these two teams in the World Series makes me happy. I am especially enamored with watching Chandler Simpson….yet I can’t really stand Justin Crawford, a Simpson…

By Ethan Witte · The Good Phight

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Ethan Witte examines whether Alec Bohm's late-season form warrants a large qualifying offer from the Philadelphia Phillies.
The writer contrasts his differing enthusiasm for Chandler Simpson versus Phillies prospect Justin Crawford.
The New York Yankees are reportedly retaining their pitching coach for three additional years.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Ethan Witte discusses Philadelphia Phillies storylines and wider baseball news, questioning whether third baseman Alec Bohm did enough late in the 2026 season to justify returning on a large qualifying offer. Witte also contrasts his viewing preferences regarding players Chandler Simpson and Phillies prospect Justin Crawford during World Series coverage.

Additional links highlighted in the roundup include the New York Yankees retaining their pitching coach on a three-year contract extension. Witte also shares a report about a collector acquiring graded tickets to nearly all 2,632 consecutive games played by Cal Ripken Jr.

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