Here’s today’s Phillies trivia question: Who are Don Orsillo and Joe Simpson?

No, they are not the 25th names on the Phillies’ and Rockies’ playoffs rosters.

They’re not on the grounds crew.

They don’t work for either team.

But they will be at the stadium today and they likely will have a big effect on your enjoyment of the game.

Orsillo and Simpson are calling the game for the TV broadcast on TBS.
Yes, that means you will not get the dulcet tones of Harry Kalas. At least not on TV. If you want to hear Harry the K and his mike-mates, Larry Anderson, Scott Franzke and Chris Wheeler, you’ll have to listen in on the radio. They’ll be calling the action on WPHT-1210 A.M.

Then again, if you don’t have cable, you might not have a choice. You won’t be able to hear Orsillo and Simpson, or watch the game on TV at all. That’s because Major League Baseball has awarded the National and American League Division Series exclusively to TBS. That’s cable.

We tried all day yesterday to find someone who does not have cable. We couldn’t find anyone. I am guessing we still will start to get frantic phone calls right after 3 this afternoon from people fidgeting with their TVs trying to figure out what station the game is on.

It’s simple. If you don’t have cable, it’s not going to be on your TV at all.
Cable TV. 9:30 and 10 p.m. starts.

Yeah, it’s America’s Pastime all right.

Making money.