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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) […]
(Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) Just last month, the Phillies had 40 men competing for a spot on the 25-man Opening Day roster. After last night's final decisions, the Opening Day roster is set and it's looking a bit blank with the absences of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley. Although the Phillies will start the season with […]
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 […]
(Photo Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The Phillies welcomed themselves back home last night with a 4-3 win over their cross-state rival Pittsburgh Pirates. In last night's On Deck game, small ball played the key factor in the Phillies' win. The Phils scored four runs on seven hits last night, including Juan Pierre's lead off double which resulted […]
Posted by Erik Seybold (Photo Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The Phillies had a very ugly Spring and it's time to forget about it. Tonight, the Phillies are playing at Citizens Bank Park for the first time since Game 5 of the NLDS. The occasion: the 2012 On Deck Series. A couple of exhibition games between the Phillies […]
According to the San Jose Mercury, Giants pitcher Matt Cain has signed a new contract, keeping him under San Francisco Giants control through 2017. "Ensuring that Matt remained a Giant beyond this season was a top priority for the organization. Matt is an integral part of the team whose performance on the mound will be […]
Posted by Frank Klose It was 2004, and there was great excitement in the air: Citizens Bank Park is opening! There was overwhelming demand to see the brand new park, so the Phillies set up a two-game preseason series against the Cleveland Indians, whom Jim Thome just left a couple years before. Here is who […]
Posted by Erik Seybold (Photo Courtesy of Terry Foote/Flikr)Yesterday's pitching performance from Vance Worley was anything but pretty. The Vanimal was very off against the Twins, allowing 11 runs in the first four innings. Hopefully, Cole Hamels (1-1, 4.00 ERA) can have a better start today as he takes on the Tampa Bay Rays. Hamels will […]
2012 MLB Season PredictionsPosted by Frank Klose Miguel Cabrera's minor setback and adjustment to third base make Jose Bautista my MVP choice American League AL East winner – New York Yankees AL Central winner – Detroit Tigers AL West winner – Texas Rangers AL Wild Card Teams (2) – Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays […]
Posted by Danielle Wilson The Phillies visited the Red Sox this afternoon at JetBlue Park, or Fenway South as it should have been named. This game was a wild one for the Phils, we witnessed the offense break out in an absolute hit fest. The first two runs came in the first inning; Shane Victorino […]
