Shay Roddy's Sportswriter Profile

Senior Writer
Columnist
Analyst
Scribe
Contributor
Member

Shay Roddy

Joined about 1 year ago

73 articles written
214 comments posted
Shay 's Website
Syndicated Writer

Send Shay a Message

Shay 's Fans (30)

Shay 's Lineup

Favorite Tags

Philadelphia Phillies

Favorite Writers

Ken Rosenthal

Shay 's Bio

Shay Roddy is a Phillies columnist. Born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Roddy learned fast what it means to be a Philadelphia sports fan. He believes hard work and dedication are the only ways to survive in this town.

Over the years Roddy has been called on to contribute to FOX Sports TV’s Postgame Show during the 2008 playoffs. He has also made frequent appearances on 610 WIP-AM, a local Sports-radio station.

Since mid-summer of 2007, Roddy has been a columnist at Bleacher Report. In December of 2008, he opened the site Phillie Phanatics. The site was received well, drawing praise from around the country.

In Summer of 2009, Roddy became a Featured Columnist.

Contact Shay Roddy: sroddy@philliephanatics.org

Shay 's Recent Articles

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

World Series: Yankees Emerge Victorious, but Phillies Are Hardly Losers

Published 4 days ago
272 reads 14 comments

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Ryan Madson #46 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates their 8-6 win against the New York Yankees in Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Phillies Head Back to New York Still Alive

Published 5 days ago
62 reads 1 comments

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 13: Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammate Joe Blanton #56 after Howard scored on a wild-pitch in the sixth inning of Game Four of the National League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs on October 13, 2008 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Lineups and Numbers: World Series Game 1 Preview

Published 11 days ago
31 reads 0 comments

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 18: Cliff Lee #34 of the Philadelphia Phillies rubs the ball down against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Three of the NLCS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park on October 18, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Emptying the Notebook, World Series Style

Published 11 days ago
14 reads 0 comments

See 69 more of Shay 's articles »

Shay Writes About

Shay Roddy responded to a comment on The Best Money Can Buy: New York Yankees' 27th Title No Real Accomplishment
Shay Roddy responded to a comment on The Best Money Can Buy: New York Yankees' 27th Title No Real Accomplishment
Shay Roddy has picked The Best Money Can Buy: New York Yankees' 27th Title No Real Accomplishment as a favorite article
Shay Roddy responded to a comment on Playoff Debate No.1—Rockies at Phillies: Philadelphia Beats Colorado 5-1
Shay Roddy responded to a comment on Playoff Debate No.1—Rockies at Phillies: Philadelphia Beats Colorado 5-1
Christian Karcole responded to a comment on Philadelphia Phillies Fans, Don't Worry About a Thing

The Short List What Shay thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Chase Utley, Brian Dawkins- two athletes who do it all right. On and off the field.
Favorite Sports Teams

Philadelphia Philles and Eagles
All Time Sports Moment

Jack Buck calls Kirk Gibson's bomb... "I dont believe what I just saw!"
Most Memorable Game Attended

The 2008 World Series
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken's consecutive games played streak
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montanna
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East/ Big 5

Bulletin Board (182) Post a note »

by Kevin H.
1 day ago

For all of those out there who say baseball should have a salary cap, prepare to have some knowledge dropped on you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285772-bustin-the-cap-why-a-salary-cap-would-do-nothing-for-baseball
by Shanan
2 days ago

Can Jason Werth repeat his season in 2010?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285135-jayson-werth-all-star-forever-or-one-year-wonder/poll_results#poll
by Hotnuke
3 days ago

Shay,

I thought you might like this piece on the Yankees World Series victory. Let me know what you think of it in the comments section.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284635-best-money-can-buy-new-york-yankees-27th-title-no-real-accomplishment

Thanks,

Daniel Barber aka Hotnuke
by Paul
4 days ago

Hi Shay-
Please take a look when you have a chance. The complete rankings of each MLB stadium...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/284289-stadium-journeys-best-baseball-stadium-2009?just_published=1
by Dan
12 days ago

As the World Series gets under way later tonight, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the "frienemies" that will develop between fans in this year's World Series.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/279950-phillies-yankees-causing-fans-to-become-frienemies-in-world-series

Hope you enjoy!

Dan
by Lou
23 days ago

Here's how we all voted. Thanks so much for the help. Enjoy.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273191-the-2009-bleacher-report-featured-columnist-baseball-awards
by Keith
24 days ago

In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
by Cody
27 days ago

Brad Lidge, Brian Fuentes, Jonathan Broxton, and Mariano Rivera got it done.

Huston Street, Jonathan Papelbon, Ryan Franklin, and Joe Nathan did not.

The first four will be playing in the next round. The last four will not.

I think that's proof just how important closers are to their respective teams in the playoffs...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/271105-reviewing-the-importance-of-playoff-closers-pt-2
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

What team will lead the National League to the World Series in 2009?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267726-national-league-playoff-preview-2009-playoffs
by Cody
about 1 month ago

You know what... do teams really need a great closer to win the World Series?

Yes. Unfortunately for my Phillies...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/267053-does-a-team-really-need-a-dominant-closer-to-win-the-world-series
by Christian
about 1 month ago

Listening to other Phillies fans over the past few days, I grew tired of the lack of confidence they seem to have. Personally, I believe in this team like no other.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/266507-philadelphia-phillies-fans-dont-worry-about-a-thing

If you have time, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

BTW Shay, I'll be shooting you an email today on a postseason piece I want to put together. If you're interested, reply to me in the email.

Thanks, CK
by Cody
about 1 month ago

MLB playoffs start in less than a week.

Who will close games for the defending World Champions?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265795-phillies-near-playoffs-who-will-close-games-for-the-nl-east-champs
by Alec
2 months ago

Was up you mind checking out this new article, thanks a lot man.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/245179-phillies-all-time-acquired-team
by PJ
2 months ago

Former MLB player Eric Karros called my article into question on Colin Cowherd's ESPN Radio show yesterday.

He challenged me for a re-do: but here's my response.

I assure you, it's not just a ridiculous personal attack, but it shows that Karros was off-base with his statements.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243422-eric-karros-heres-your-re-do-and-manny-ramirez-is-the-problem
by JW
2 months ago

read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect

<form action="/accounts/create_from_facebook" class="new_facebook_user" id="new_facebook_user" method="post">	<input id="facebook_user_proxied_email" name="facebook_user[proxied_email]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[profile_pic]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_facebook_id" name="facebook_user[facebook_id]" type="hidden" />
	<input id="facebook_user_profile_url" name="facebook_user[profile_url]" type="hidden" />
	<ul>
					<li class="fb-question">
				<div class="input">
											<div id="facebook_placebo_submit">
							<img src="/images/shared/submit.png" />
						</div>
										<div class="fb-first-name" id="fb-email">
						<p><strong>Email Address</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_email" name="facebook_user[email]" size="30" type="text" />
						<img alt="Small" id="facebook_email_indicator" src="http://assets3.bleacherreport.com/images/shared/spinners/small.gif?1257379482" style="display:none" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
				<div class="input" id="facebook_password_container" style="display:none">
					<div class="fb-first-name notice">
						<p>This email address matches an existing user profile. Please enter your password to connect your accounts.</p>
						<p><strong>Password</strong></p>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_password" name="facebook_user[password]" size="30" type="password" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
				<div id="facebook_questions" style="display:none">
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_full_name_container">
				<p class="question">
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Use your full name <strong class="full_name"></strong> on Bleacher Report?</label>
					<br />
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_full_name" name="facebook_user[use_full_name]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_full_name">Yes</label>
				</p>
				<div class="input full-name-edit" style="display:none">
					<p>Edit your name for Bleacher Report:</p>
					<div class="fb-first-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_first_name">First Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_first_name" name="facebook_user[first_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
	
					<div class="fb-last-name">
						<label for="facebook_user_last_name">Last Name <em>(required)</em></label>
						<input class="signup_text_input" id="facebook_user_last_name" name="facebook_user[last_name]" size="30" type="text" />
						
					</div>
				</div>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question">
					<img src="/images/default-user-icon-medium.png" class="profile_pic" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Do you want to use your Facebook profile picture on Bleacher Report?</label>
				</p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_use_profile_pic" name="facebook_user[use_profile_pic]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_use_profile_pic">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question" id="facebook_interested_in_writing_container">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Are you interested in covering your favorite teams and sports?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input id="facebook_user_interested_in_writing" name="facebook_user[interested_in_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_interested_in_writing">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Do you want to share your Bleacher Report activity in your Facebook activity feed?</label></p>
				<p class="options">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity" name="facebook_user[share_activity]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity">Yes</label>
					
					<br />
					<a href="#" id="share_facebook_activity_advanced_link">Advanced Sharing Options</a>
				</p>
				<p id="share_facebook_activity_advanced" style="display:none">
					<input name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing" name="facebook_user[share_activity_article_writing]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_article_writing">When I write a new article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_comment" name="facebook_user[share_activity_comment]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_comment">When I post a comment</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_like" name="facebook_user[share_activity_like]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_like">When I like an article</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote" name="facebook_user[share_activity_poll_vote]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_poll_vote">When I vote on a poll</label>
					<br /><input name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_share_activity_fan" name="facebook_user[share_activity_fan]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_share_activity_fan">When I become a fan of another member</label>
				</p>
			</li>
			<li class="fb-question">
				<p class="question"><label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Become fans of your Facebook friends connected to Bleacher Report?</label></p>
				<p class="options">			
					<input name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="hidden" value="0" /><input checked="checked" id="facebook_user_fan_friends" name="facebook_user[fan_friends]" type="checkbox" value="1" />
					<label for="facebook_user_fan_friends">Yes</label>
					
				</p>
			</li>
			<li>
				<a id="facebook_connect_submit"><img src="/images/shared/submit.png" /></a>
			</li>
		</div>
	</ul>
</form>

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Already have an account? Log in now » As a member you can get the latest on your favorite teams, post comments, write your own articles, and much more.

Join Bleacher Report

You must register in order for that functionality to work!

Sign up through Facebook

Follow your Facebook friends on Bleacher Report
Share your articles, comments, and more with friends

Great, , you're signed up!

i.e. San Francisco Giants, SEC Football, NFL, Golf

Selected Tags:

Yes, I'd like to receive an email newsletter for the topics I selected.

Shay Roddy

Shay 's Fans (30)

Shay 's Lineup

Favorite Tags

Favorite Writers

Shay 's Bio

Shay 's Recent Articles

World Series: Yankees Emerge Victorious, but Phillies Are Hardly Losers

Phillies Head Back to New York Still Alive

Lineups and Numbers: World Series Game 1 Preview

Emptying the Notebook, World Series Style

Shay Writes About

The Short List What Shay thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Bulletin Board (182) Post a note »

About B/R

Writing for B/R

Explore B/R

Popular Topics

Sign up for Bleacher Report

Log in to Bleacher Report

Join Bleacher Report

Log in to Bleacher Report

Sign up through Facebook

Log in through Facebook

Great, , you're signed up!

Selected Tags: