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Matt Albertson

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Articles by Matt Albertson (98)

No joy in Mudville (yet): Conclusions from a Phillies-Yankees bout at the Bank

Philadelphia fans were heavily out numbered at Citizens Bank Park during the recent Yankee series. Winning is not the only thing that will prevent a future takeover and draw local fans to the ballpark

Matt Albertson  •  27 Jun 2018
Zach Eflin to start for Phillies on Tuesday

Zach Eflin tabbed as Tuesday’s starter against Miami. It will be his third stint in the majors as he attempts to show he belongs at the big league level.

Matt Albertson  •  29 Apr 2018
Phillies Firsts: Radio! Lights! Facebook?

The Phillies once again participated in a ground breaking first for Major League Baseball when they played the New York Mets in the first Facebook exclusive broadcast.

Matt Albertson  •  06 Apr 2018
Ed Bolden and Black Baseball in Philadelphia, Part 2

Although Bolden was a great leader and visionary, he was not without criticism.

Matt Albertson  •  03 Apr 2018
Ed Bolden and Black Baseball in Philadelphia

Owner and marketing extraordinaire Ed Bolden was the man behind two championship caliber negro league teams in the Philadelphia region in the early 20th century.

Matt Albertson  •  26 Mar 2018
Alfaro leads Phillies past Orioles at Spectrum Field

Jorge Alfaro’s second inning grand slam put the Phillies ahead 5-2. They did not relinquish the lead and won their first game of the Grapefruit League campaign.

Matt Albertson  •  24 Feb 2018
Eflin, Phillies look for first win of the 2018 Grapefruit League campaign

The Philadelphia Phillies look to earn their first win of the 2018 Grapefruit League campaign on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Matt Albertson  •  24 Feb 2018
Satchel Paige Almost Played for the Phillies?

Read “Satchel Paige Almost Played for the Phillies?” and more Philadelphia Phillies news and rumors on SportsTalkPhilly.com.

Matt Albertson  •  21 Feb 2018
Top 25 Players to Ever Play a Game for the Phillies: No. 2, Jimmie Foxx

Foxx challenged Babe Ruth’s unbreakable single season home run record when he hit 58 home runs for the A’s in 1932.

Matt Albertson  •  14 Feb 2018
Unlikely Miracles: Backup Quarterbacks in the Super Bowl

Nick Foles is one of eleven backup quarterbacks to play in the Super Bowl. How does his story and performance matchup against the others?

Matt Albertson  •  07 Feb 2018