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Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy sports.yahoo.com In an interview yesterday with Mike Missanelli, Jimmy Rollins very sharply balked at the idea that he could bat fifth in the Phillies batting order in 2011. "I'm here to spark the team, and I can't do that batting fifth…that's my game, get on base, steal, and provide that […]
Sam Thompson checks in at No. 17 on the Sports Talk Philly’s countdown of the top 25 Philadelphia Phillies of all-time.
Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard has broken many records thus far throughout his 1,476-game Major League career. Howard has set the record for fastest player to reach the 100, 200 and 250 career home run milestones, as well as the fastest to reach […]
The fallout from Major League Baseball's Biogenesis investigation is reportedly ready to come down, and according to a report on ESPN, star players Ryan Braun and Alex Rodriguez and 20 other players will be handed suspensions. T.J Quinn and Mike Fish from ESPN's outside the lines report: Commissioner Bud Selig's office is expected to suspend […]
Was the ball off of Ryan Howard's glove in Tuesday's Phillies contest against the Cleveland Indians fair or foul? As we saw those inches would have meant three runs for the Indians. Umpire Dan Iassogna did an admirable job of putting himself in the best possible position to see the play, but good-willed people […]
Ah, finally, something positive came out of the GM Winter Meetings for all teams. And, may I add, it's about time someone took notice of this. Yahoo! Sports' David Brown of Big League Stew came up with this list yesterday, and much to our dismay, Ruben Amaro, Jr. did not make it in the top […]
Well, the curse words were so loud that we could hear them during the 8th inning Phillies' 1:00 Tuesday game against the Houston Astros. The issue was, to Charlie Manuel, umpire Bob Davidson got in the way of catcher Brian Schneider on a dropped third strike. Batter Jason Castro advanced to first base. […]
The 2012 team should be another year of exciting baseball. A lot of teams got better, which should help even the playing field and challenge the usual favorites like the Phillies, Yankees and Red Sox. Before you read the predictions below, I'll say that I am pretty cautious with my hopes for the Phillies this […]
Posted by Frank Klose Tweeting during a game? No. Well, not an MLB game – there is nothing that says you can't have your jello while watching some other sport. But, Ozzie Guillen, be warned: MLB has issued some new rules for Facebook, Twitter, and um, My Space (yes, that's in the document), reports Biz […]
2012 MLB Season Predictions American League AL East winner – NY Yankees AL Central winner – Detroit Tigers AL West winner – Los Angeles Angels AL Wild Card Teams (2) – Texas Rangers, Tampa Rays AL MVP – Albert Pujols AL Cy Young – Jered Weaver AL Rookie of the Year – […]
