Like Old Times, Phillies Are Not in a Good Position
On the way into Citizens Bank Park tonight, I predicted the Pirates would beat the Phillies 10-4. I'm at that…
Read moreRich’s Everything Phillies Post, 6/18
I put this up to feel better. Look at that price- Grandma's on to something for these Phillies. The minor…
Read moreSell Here, Sell Now, Win Next Year?
Even the Phanatic is scouting minor league parks If they hit, they don't pitch. If they pitch, they don't hit….
Read morePhiladelphia Phillies: Is It Worth Caring Anymore?
Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose In case you weren't sure enough that this group of Phillies is on the verge of total…
Read moreWeekend at Bernie’s? No. Nightmare on Inner Harbor? Probably.
In case you didn't already know this, the Phillies have lost six in a row, all at home. So of…
Read moreMy Patience Runs Thin On Ruben Amaro Jr.
The Phillies are 28-30. Pete Orr just was optioned down to Lehigh Valley today for the first time this year….
Read moreGameday: Phillies (28-29) vs. Dodgers (35-21)
Hey, remember when the Phillies and Dodgers were the best two teams in the NL? One team really wishes they…
Read moreAround the Pharm: Updates on Domonic Brown, Cody Overbeck, More
A few notes from around the pharm: Dom Brown made his sixth start in Center Field last night. His average…
Read moreJorge Soler Is Worth the $20-25 Million To The Phillies
20-year old Cuban defector Jorge Soler has been declared a free agent. A top target for many big league teams,…
Read moreOn Doc Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Ryan Howard, Injuries, and the Phillies
Are you honestly shocked? Let me preface all of this: Howard and Utley haven't played an inning, Worley, Lee, and…
Read moreIs Shane Victorino Helping His Contract Hopes? Probably Not.
Last night, Cliff Lee and Shane Victorino had an altercation in the dugout. In the grand scheme of things, it's…
Read moreThe Phillies’ Future At Second Base: Utley? Galvis? Hernandez?
Well, you probably heard the news yesterday: Chase Utley worked out in left-field. Let me translate that for you in several…
Read moreYes, The Phillies Lie About Injuries, So What?
The ballpark remains packed. Vance Worley is on the DL, and we now know he has bone chips in his…
Read moreIron Pigs On Historic Run, Rich Thompson’s Big League Shot
The Louisville Bats are picking a helluva time to visit the Iron Pigs at Coca-Cola Park. The Iron Pigs completed…
Read morePistachio Girl No Mo’?
"Ppppiiiiiiiiisssssttttttttaaaaaaccccchhhhhhiiiiiiooooooooooooooosssssssss!" It's a familiar sound for regulars at Phillies games of the last few years- the pistachio girl coming into…
Read moreKeeping Cole Is The Number One Priority, Even if it Means Trading Roy Halladay
On Sunday, Cole Hamels had to battle a bit. Coming off an extra day's rest, he struggled with his command,…
Read moreWhat the Phillies Really Need: Trade Shane Victorino
Here's the facts: The Phillies stink. They're four games under .500. In the last nine games, ALL in division, they…
Read moreDo Something Ruben, Anything- Just Don’t Screw Up
I've spent the last month and a half saying these Phillies will be fine. Truth be told, why wouldn't you…
Read moreRich’s Ramblings: Dear Jayson Werth: Shut Your Stupid Mouth
Let me get this out of the way. In the summer of 2010, when there was a rumor that the…
Read moreHalladay Gets Roughed Up, Leaves Team
Roy Halladay has left the Phillies today for undisclosed personal issues. This comes a day after surrendering a 6-0 lead,…
Read moreEarth To Ruben: Sign Cole
If you believe what you read, the Phillies haven't had and real negotiations with Cole Hamels and his agent about…
Read moreFixing The Phillies? Not Yet.
The Phillies are off to a 7-9 start. To hear some tell it, they might as well be 2-14. They…
Read moreChairman Bill Giles Sets Date the Phillies Will Start Winning Again in 2012
This is really interesting. From "Naked Philadelphian": I had a chance to talk to Phillies owner Bill Giles and his…
Read morePhixing This Mess
Read this line to yourself again after you read it the first time. It can't be real, right? Cliff Lee-…
Read moreNot Enough Runs For the Phillies Against the Giants? Plenty In AA (19) at “The Diamond”
The Phillies lost to the Giants 4-2 last night. The offense wasn't so good. All the way across the country,…
Read morePhillies Win The Duel In The West
It's the "Rumble In The Jungle," the "Thrilla' In Manilla," or just another classic Cy Young vs. Cy Young battle….
Read moreWhy You Can’t Panic, Or Dismiss, The Phillies Start
The Phillies are 1-2. The Yankees? 0-3. Same for Boston. The Mets? 3-0. Same for Baltimore. At the 1/54th mark…
Read moreIron Pigs Manager Ryne Sandberg Sprints to Action After Phillies Prospect Derrick Mitchell Hit
Ryne Sandberg Is My Hero. Watch this: Phillies prospect Derrick Mitchell is hit by a pitch. See Sandberg sprint across…
Read moreOpening Day In The Minors
It's not just Opening Day in the Majors- It's Opening Night in the Minors. The Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs open…
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