Phillies’ Roy Halladay Gets Second Opinion On Injury, Will Hold Press Conference Friday

I don't know if this is something to be worried or excited about.  According to MLB's Todd Zolecki, Phillies' ace Roy Halladay has gotten a second opinion on his shoulder injury this afternoon. Halladay met with Dr. David Altchek today to receive a second opinion on his grade 1 – grade 2 strained lat muscle […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 May 2012
Realignment of 15 Teams In the AL and NL Could Create a More Balanced #MLB Schedule

Posted by Frank Klose Maybe the Phillies would have never faced the Cardinals with a balanced schedule Back in 1998 I was kind of confused: why couldn't each league get one of the expansion teams and the Milwaukee Brewers stay where they were?    The reason given was that it would be a scheduling nightmare.   […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  07 Mar 2012
Albert Pujols Introduced to the Angels; Looks like Impact on Phillies is Minimal

Posted by Frank Klose After Albert Pujols signed a 10-year contract with the California, er, Anaheim, er, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, some wondered the ripple effects that this deal could have with the Phillies, particularly with shortstop Jimmy Rollins, given the Cardinals' need for a shortstop. Why would people connect Rollins and the Cardinals? […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  10 Dec 2011
Phillies Score Nine in Eighth Inning, Crush Cardinals, 10-2

Posted by Danielle Wilson  Courtesy of AP Photo/ Jeff Roberson Following Monday's off day for the Phils, they started a three-game series in St. Louis, starting with Roy Halladay against Kyle McClellan. The Cardinals were quite obviously without Albert Pujols, and will be for the next 6-8 weeks. Whomp.  Speaking of the number six, that's […]

Danielle  •  21 Jun 2011
At least one Charlie Manuel believes in good process

Posted by Mike Frohwirth (On Tuesday night, Phillies' Manager Charlie Manuel chose to leave closer Ryan Madson in the bullpen, while the St. Louis Cardinals beat Danys Baez and J.C. Romero for a walkoff victory. In at least one alternate universe, events played out differently.) *** "The reverse side also has a reverse side."- Japanese […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  20 May 2011
It’s the One Year Anniversary of the Ryan Howard Deal. How’s it Looking for the Phillies Now?

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy Phillies.com One year ago today, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Ryan Howard to the richest deal in club history by extending him for five years and $125 million.   I figured we would take a look at some of the reaction from a year ago and see just how that looks now. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  26 Apr 2011