2012

The undefeated Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) take on the undefeated Arizona Cardinals (2-0).   Someone will go home today with an unbeaten record intact.    The Eagles seemed to squeak by with victories the last two weeks against Cleveland (17-16) and Baltimore (24-23) sloppy with turnovers.    The Cardinals have defeated the Seattle Seahawks in week […]

We have reached the end: this is the last Phillies homestand of the 2012 season.  The Atlanta Braves open the homestand tonight for the first of a three-game series.  Being Atlanta's last visit to Citizens Bank Park and with the impending retirement of Chipper Jones, he will be honored by the Phillies before tonight's game. […]

Please.  Enough is enough.  Ryan Howard is killing the Phillies right now.  The Phillies are killing him.  Can't we get a break from him?  Can't he get a break from himself?  The Phillies are playing on all cylinders, not willing to concede anything in hopes hey win a surprise Wild Card birth, which is why […]

Almost THREE HOURS after the Phillies were supposed to throw the first pitch against the Colorado Rockies, the Phillies finally decided to postpone the game. The game will be be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday, September 9th at Citizens Bank Park. The 1:35 game will be moved back to 1:05. […]

Many thanks to Danielle for keeping up with all the pictures I was texting her.  Here's one large summary post that will get you all the photos in one spot and include any that we missed.   The other were with my iPhone; these are taken with a digitial camera.  These were taken by me […]

Some heavily discounted merch in the Majestic Clubhouse Store In today's Inquirer piece by Frank Fitzpatrick, the Phillies' place in the standings is not the only thing taking a hit.   Citing a report, Fitzpatrick says Phillies merchandise sales are down 60 percent from last year. The team, however, still has some of the best […]

This season in general has been a heartbreaking one for the Phils, and yesterday was a perfect example of just how painful it has been.  Lee pitched well, but gave up two solo homers to Phillie-killers Ryan Braun and Aramis Ramirez. Just when we thought the Phils were down on their luck, Kevin Frandsen pushed […]

After quite the busy day on the trade front, the Phillies still have a game to play in Washington D.C. against the Nationals.  They will be short players, as Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino headed to BWI airport to join their new teams.  So, who's left in the outfield? Juan Pierre stayed with the Phillies., […]

  "WE LIKE ROY! WE LIKE ROY!" Download Actual audio of crowd's reaction.   That is what the Phillies fans are screaming tonight.  (Well, the ones that are able to stay up until 10:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.)   Roy Halladay makes his much-anticipated return to the Phillies rotation tonight AND Kyle Kendrick is officially a member […]