logo

Ruled Out: Former Rule 5 Pick Michael Martinez Outrighted off of Phillies 40-Man Roster

David Herndon was not the only recent Rule 5 draft pick by the Phillies to be removed from the 40-man…

Read more
logo

The Jeffrey Loria Turnstile Continues to Turn: Ozzie Guillen Fired by the Miami Marlins

It's his money and he's going to do what he wants with it.   Yes, Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria…

Read more
logo

Reliever David Herndon is the Next Phillies Pitcher Out the Door

We knew the Phillies would have some roster decisions to make, and today the Phillies lost yet another pitcher trying…

Read more
logo

What Are the Miami Marlins Doing? Hanley Ramirez, Anibal Sanchez, Heath Bell… Who is Next?

Will Ozzie Guillen stick around?  Time will tell. With a beautiful new ballpark opening, 2012 was supposed to be a…

Read more
logo

Alex Rodriguez to the Phillies? Fans are Buzzing; His Backup Eric Chavez Makes Much More Sense

Our @MattRappa made this image. Is it a sight you like? After the Yankees benched Alex Rodriguez yet again en…

Read more
logo

Phillies Begin to Make Roster Moves: Tyson Brummett, Steven Lerud, Pete Orr are Moving Parts

Tyson Brummett, we hardly knew thee.  Today the Phillies began clearing space on their 40-man roster, attempting to outright  RHP…

Read more
logo

Are the Marlins and Yankees Discussing an Alex Rodriguez Trade?

Alex Rodriguez's benching in the 2012 ALCS has been well-documented.  Struggling going into game four of the seven game series,…

Read more
logo

Phillies Restructure Ticket Prices for 2013: Some Increase; Some Decrease in Price

The news is good.  Or it's bad.  Or it's not news.  I can't decide. According to Daily News Phillies Beat…

Read more
logo

Desperate, Eagles Shake Up Team By Firing Defensive Coordinator Juan Castillo

In a somewhat surprising move, the Philadelphia Eagles have fired Defensive Coordinator Juan Castillo.   Todd Bowles has been named…

Read more
logo

There is Only One Team Left for Phillies Fans to Root For Now

Let's take a look at what has happened to the Phillies in the playoffs since winning the World Series back…

Read more
logo

Phillies Prospect Acquired for Jim Thome Expresses Orioles Support, Gets Shelled in AFL

Courtesy Kyle Simon's Twitter page The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees are gearing up for the decisive game 5…

Read more
logo

Former Phillies Rookie of the Year Scott Rolen Has Tough Reds Playoff, Reportedly Will Retire

This was probably not the way he wanted to go out.  According to Bob Nightengale of USA today, Scott Rolen will…

Read more
logo

Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick Acknowledges Owning a Dog on Facebook Page

Last week Michael Vick inadvertantly outed himself as a dog owner in a picture that he tweeted from his own…

Read more
logo

Phillies Fans Caught in Between Favorites Jim Thome and Raul Ibañez in Orioles – Yankees Matchup

We hate the Yankees.  But we love Raul Ibañez.  We are indifferent to the Orioles, but love Jim Thome.  Right? …

Read more
logo

Hunter Pence is Hitting .083 For Giants in the Playoffs, But Makes a Speech

This is an interesting story.   Hunter Pence has been almost absent from the Giants offense so far this Reds-Giants…

Read more
logo

Phillies’ Relationship With Ryne Sandberg Could Be Short; Could He Manage the Rockies?

Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose The Phillies' coaching shakeup is only a week old.  With Charlie Manuel's contract ending after this year,…

Read more
logo

Could Juan Samuel Decline a Return to the Phillies? History Suggests He May

Lost in the shuffle between Greg Gross, Pete Mackanin, and Sam Perlozzo getting fired is the status of former Phillies…

Read more
logo

Also Appearing as a TV Analyst for Playoffs: Former Phillies OF Shane Victorino

Well, Jimmy Rollins is not the only one.  According to reports, Shane Victorino will join TBS as a studio analyst for…

Read more
logo

Braves Play Sloppily, Umpires Botch Play as Cardinals Advance to NLDS

The Atlanta Braves played rather sloppily tonightagainst the St. Louis Cardinals  as their season ended abruptly in a 6-3 loss….

Read more
logo

With Phillies Eliminated Jimmy Rollins Will Join MLB Network Playoff Coverage

Jimmy Rollins is used to working every October.  It looks like Rollins will indeed work this October but from the…

Read more
logo

Phillies Looking to Fan Favorites Mike Sweeney and Matt Stairs to Coach?

With the new coach staff set, the Phillies are reportedly interested in bringing in an additional hitting instructor to supplement…

Read more
logo

Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera Wins First Triple Crown Award Since 1967

What an impressive offensive season for Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera.  Cabrera hit .330 with 44 home runs and 139 RBI….

Read more
logo

West Coast Stunner: Oakland Athletics Win American League West, as Texas Rangers Stuck With Wild Card

Wow, what a finish in the American League.  The Texas Rangers, widely favored in the American League prior to the…

Read more
logo

Let’s Get This Over With: Phillies, Cliff Lee Face Nationals in Early Sendoff

Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew Game 162 has arrived.  While the past five years the team and fans have looked forward to…

Read more
logo

Los Angeles Dodgers are Eliminated from Playoff Contention; St. Louis Cardinals Win Second Wild Card

A St. Louis Cardinals loss to the Cincinnati Reds kept the Los Angeles Dodgers' playoff hopes alive.  But to pull…

Read more
logo

Washington Nationals Don’t Appear Interested in Home Field Advantage, Start Bench Lineup

Having clinched the National League East division last night during the Nationals 2-0 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia…

Read more
logo

With an Injured Calf, Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins Likely Calls it a Season

Looks like we probably can add Jimmy Rollins to the list of players done for the season.   According to…

Read more
logo

No Lesson Learned: Michael Vick Has Blown $30 Million He Has Earned With the Eagles

Michael Vick came to the Philadelphia Eagles for a new beginning.  A chance to put behind his troubles of the…

Read more
logo

Dodgers OF Shane Victorino Fires Agents Amid Steroid Controversy

Former Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino is going to be a free agent soon.  Since the Dodgers are not going…

Read more
Go to top button