Halladay Set To Take Hill Against Cubs In Series Opener

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The Phils are coming back from a West Coast road trip in which they finished 5-5. They won just one series match up, against the D-backs, in four tries. The Phils managed just 15 runs through the first seven games of the road trip, but in the last two they seemed to […]

Erik Seybold  •  27 Apr 2012
Earth To Ruben: Sign Cole

If you believe what you read, the Phillies haven't had and real negotiations with Cole Hamels and his agent about a long term deal. No progress has been made. Come November, he will be a free agent. He'll get at least a six year offer, and probably at least $130 million on the market, and […]

Rich Wilkins  •  23 Apr 2012
Fixing The Phillies? Not Yet.

The Phillies are off to a 7-9 start. To hear some tell it, they might as well be 2-14. They are on the panic button, and want drastic action taken now. I'm not with them. I think a harder road might be a better road than winning 102 games like last year, which incidentally didn't […]

Rich Wilkins  •  22 Apr 2012
Blanton and Phillies Aim To Take Series From Miami

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) After last night's offensive outbreak  in a 7-1 win over the Marlins, the Phillies are looking to take the series tonight as Joe Blanton (0-1, 13.50 ERA) makes his first start of the season. The Phillies skipped over Blanton the first time through the rotation, deciding to go Halladay, Lee, Worley, Hamels, and […]

Erik Seybold  •  12 Apr 2012
Doc, JJ Set For Pitcher’s Duel In Philly

Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew The first time Roy Halladay and Josh Johnson faced off on the mound was May 29, 2010. Roy Halladay threw the 20th perfect game in MLB history against the then-Florida Marlins. Two match ups have followed resulting in two Marlin wins. On June 10, 2010, 12 days after the perfect game, Halladay and Johnson […]

Erik Seybold  •  11 Apr 2012
Is Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel hurting his team’s chances?

Posted by Mike Frohwirth Even without All-Stars Chase Utley and Ryan Howard available, the Phillies are still a formidable team, and a playoff contender. Their starting rotation may very well be the best in the National League. Their bullpen is more than serviceable, their defense is above average, and Messrs. Shane Victorino and Hunter Pence are […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  09 Apr 2012
Easter Special: Vanimal Takes On Pirates In Series Finale

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) Happy Easter, everybody! I hope the Easter Bunny brought you all of the eggs and chocolates you wanted, but what I want from him is a Phillies win. I know it sounds corny, but hey I have to brighten the mood somehow.  Anyway, today's game is the first series finale of the […]

Erik Seybold  •  08 Apr 2012
Cliff Lee and Company Take On Pirates In Phillies’ Second Game

 Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani The Phillies started off the season on the right foot with their 1-0 win Thursday, but there are still 161 games left to play. Roy Halladay was outstanding as usual in his Opening Day start. He toyed with the Pirates batters the whole day, allowing just two hits (both in the first inning) […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Apr 2012
Nurse Laurie Checks In: Chase Utley Should Skip 2012 Season in Favor of Knee Replacement

Laurie Dougherty is a nurse practioner by profession with a Master of Science in Nursing and occasional contributor to Philliedelphia.  Here, Laurie checks in sharing her knowledge on Chase Utley's injury. There has been a lot of controversy over Chase Utley and his creaky knees the last 2 seasons. He missed the first month and […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  07 Apr 2012