Farmers’ Almanac has released its forecast for this winter. Weather bible predicts, “another freezing, frigid, frosty season with two major snowstorms in the northeast.” A closer look suggests the most miserable conditions will be centered near 7th Avenue and 31st Street, home of the Knicks.

And down the stretch they come … It’s September and the Phillies will have to step it up if they want to step into the playoffs. Their ace (yes, they have one) Aaron Nola, 12-4, throws at Cincinnati. We’ve backed Nola repeatedly this year only to come up empty due to a lackadaisical lineup or a bumbling bullpen. Held the Mets to one run over 6 ¹/₃ innings last Friday. Pen stuck to the script, allowing the Mets to score 10 times in an eventual loss. Trevor Bauer was traded from the playoff-bound Indians to the Reds and he’s pitching like he’s not pleased about it. In six starts as a Red his ERA reads 8.40, lit up for 14 runs over his last seven innings. Play 20 units on Philly.

On a night St. Louis needed strong pitching, Jack Flaherty threw a gem, allowing one hit over eight innings as the Cards survived the Giants 1-0. Latest win takes us to -372 julianjaviers.