Phillies Fan Starts Online Petition to Make Power-Hitter Erik Kratz Backup Catcher

Well, there have been many noteworthy petitions on the website change.org, including: A petition asking Apple to stop using unfair labor practices overseas A petition asking change.org to remove the peition asking Apple to stop using unfair labor practices overseas. A petition asking Arizona State to stop hiking tution (which resulted in the school's servers […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  07 Apr 2012
Phillies Trump Pirates, 7-2; Sweep in Exhibition Series

Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew Ah, finally, the last game of spring training. It certainly didn't feel like spring at Citizens Bank Park on this chilly evening. But, the buzz of baseball in the air is sure to warm your heart. Much the same of last night's game in this on-deck exhibition series, the fans were able to […]

Danielle  •  03 Apr 2012
Phillies’ Brian Schneider Likely Headed to the D.L….Now What?

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy mlb.com In the Phillies 5-3 win over the Florida Marlins on Wednesday, Phillies catcher Brian Schneider came up limp as he rounded third base, and was subsequently replaced by Dane Sardinha. Uh oh. Ryan Lawrence of the Delaware County Times is reporting that Brian Schneider is likely headed to the […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  11 May 2011
Phillies Avoid Series Loss; Defeat Marlins 5-3

Posted by Danielle Wilson Phillies fans were overwhelmed with emotions tonight; frustration, anger, hatred towards the runs that didn't score early on, excitement, joy, more hatred once Kendrick came in, relief when Kyle made it out of the eighth inning alive, and more excitement in the last few minutes of the game.  Hanley Ramirez homered […]

Danielle  •  11 May 2011
Dr. Who Addresses the Phillies’ Lineup Problems

Posted by Mike Frohwirth Dr. Who, courtesy of BBC America The 1950s-style London police box materialized suddenly, disrupting the practicing Phillies. The Phillies were accustomed to interruptions, particularly during these informal practice sessions. The typical interruption was a mascot on an out-of-control ATV, careening throughout the field of play. Or a rogue saberist, who had […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  09 May 2011
Wondering About Oswalt, Bullpen Issues, and Why Call Up a .105-Hitting Catcher?

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy longbeachstate.com As the Phillies get ready to take on the Mets, there is certainly a lot going on behind the scenes, and plenty of questions as well. How will the Phillies deal with the loss of Oswalt, already down a starting pitcher?The Phillies called up Vance Worley to take Joe […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  29 Apr 2011
When it Rains… Carlos Ruiz Leaves Phillies Game With an Apparent Injury

Posted by Frank Klose After his 1st inning at bat, Carlos Ruiz did not take the field to catch.  The official word, according to many sources via Twitter, is "lower back tightness". Pete Orr is the emergency catcher.

Sports Talk Philly  •  27 Apr 2011