Major League Baseball reacts to the passing of Roy Halladay

Players and teams across the nation took to social media to pay their respects to future Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, Roy Halladay, who tragically passed away on Tuesday.

Brandon Apter  •  07 Nov 2017
Why Phillies’ Daniel Stumpf and Blue Jays’ Chris Colabello may have tested positive for the same drug

Phillies reliever Daniel Stumpf stretches prior to a Phillies Spring Training game at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) Word broke on Friday afternoon that Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello has been suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.  Earlier this month, Phillies pitcher Daniel Stumpf was suspended the […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  22 Apr 2016
Phillies invitee J.P. Arencibia looks to shake off anxiety, make a difference on the field

J.P. Arencibia chats with some old friends prior to the Phillies – Blue Jays game in Dunedin (Photo: Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) CLEARWATER, Fla —  In Tuesday's Grapefruit League opener at Bright House Field, designated hitter and non-roster invitee J.P. Arencibia turned some heads.  A line drive home run to center field was the offensive highlight of a […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  03 Mar 2016
Barney drives in 5, Phillies fall to Blue Jays in spring opener

J.P. Arencibia rounds third after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of @VSPC via Twitter  The first game of spring training is all about first impressions. For a few Phillies, it was certainly a good first impression — see J.P. Arencibia and David Hernandez. Of course, the other side […]

Kevin Durso  •  01 Mar 2016
Cliff Lee Makes First Start of 2014 As Phillies Take On R.A. Dickey, Blue Jays in Dunedin

(Photo: Frank Klose/Philliedelphia.com) The Phillies fell to the Blue Jays yesterday in a rain-shortened spring training opener. Although the game ended early, the Phillies looked more good than bad. Roberto Hernandez was hit hard, giving up two earned in two innings pitched. Ryan Howard, Marlon Byrd, and Ronny Cedeno all had RBI's, but it wasn't […]

Erik Seybold  •  27 Feb 2014
That’s All, Folks: Former Phillies, Blue Jays Pitcher Roy Halladay Is Retiring

It's over, Jon Heyman reports: Roy Halladay is retiring — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 9, 2013 Earlier today, the Toronto Blue Jays announced they had an announcement coming up.  The announcement, according to Heyman, is that Halladay will officially retire on a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, the team that drafted him. Phillies […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  09 Dec 2013
Report: Phillies Working On Major Deal For Jose Bautista

  The internet is buzzing.   Earlier tonight, Howard Eskin of Fox 29 tweeted this: I'm told #phillies working on a major trade. Details tonight at 10:50 @FOX29philly news. Will tweet after news. — Howard Eskin (@howardeskin) November 13, 2013 On the newscast, Eskin identified Blue Jays outfielder/third baseman Jose Bautista as the player the […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 Nov 2013
Kyle Kendrick, Josh Johnson Close Out Spring Training This Afternoon

The Phillies have played 32 Grapefruit League games over the past two months preparing for a hopeful 2013 season. With Opening Day two days away, the Phillies are closing the books on spring training and gearing up for a 162 game ride. The Phillies will host the Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park for their […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 Mar 2013
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig Says Blue Jays – Marlins Trade is “Under Review”

We all knew that the Toronto Blue Jays annexing the Miami Marlins was morally despicable on the part of Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, but we expected it to go through.   Now, could the commissioner of Major League Baseball Bud Selig put a stop to it?   According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  15 Nov 2012