Phillies Sweep Nationals In Three-Game Series

Posted by Danielle Wilson Roy Halladay against the Nationals, sounds like a win already, doesn't it? An extra gift to the Phillies' lineup: John Lannan starting for the Nats. The Phillies did some damage early, starting in the third inning. Shane Victorino gave the Phils a 2-0 lead with a 2-run homer to left field, […]

Danielle  •  05 May 2011
Phillies Baseball is “Third or Fourth” on Roy Oswalt’s List

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy Cbs 3, cbsphilly.com In an interview with reporters, Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt spoke a little bit about what happened in his hometown of Weir, Mississippi, and his need to return home to tend to his family.   He described baseball as "third or fourth" on Oswalt's list, behind his family, aired […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  05 May 2011
Vancey Pants Worley Fans Seven In 7-4 Win

Posted by Danielle Wilson Vance Worley…fifth ace? This kid can pitch like one, and hit like Cole Hamels. The 23-year-old righty started tonight for the Phillies against Jason Marquis, and Worley pitched just as well, if not better than Joe Blanton in his second replacement start. The Phillies scored the first run of the game […]

Danielle  •  04 May 2011
Remembering the Night the Phillies and Flyers Returned to Philadelphia after 9/11

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy mocksession.com The "U-S-A!" chants at last night's Phillies – Mets game reminded of the Flyers-Rangers preseason game I attended back on September 20th, 2001, when play of the game was halted to play President Bush's speech. After the second period ended, putting President Bush's speech up for all to see […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 May 2011
Mets and Off-Suspension Ronny Paulino Take Down the Phillies in 14

Posted by Frank Klose   Our blogger Christina Angelos was supposed to do tonight's recap, but about 12:30 a.m., she begged for mercy, as she is set to take a final exam tomorrow morning at 8 a.m.  Okay – granted. Fans at Citizens Bank Park got many more innings than they expected for their dollar, […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 May 2011
What is this on Tim McCarver’s Screen?

Is someone messing with the white line drawy thing or did someone scratch something onto it? Day off from TMac & Wheels at least.

Sports Talk Philly  •  30 Apr 2011
Yes, Stephen Gallo Predicted Two Ryan Howard Home Runs at the Phillies Game Yesterday

Well, since our own Stephen Gallo made a prediction yesterday that was actually right and since he's gloating all over the place, the rest of us a Philliedelphia figured we would just get it out of hte way and give him his props. Here is what he said prior to the game: Here is a […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  30 Apr 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
Joe Blanton To The Disabled List; Vance Worley Called Up

Posted by Danielle Wilson Joe Blanton has been placed on the disabled list with a right medial impingement of the elbow. Vance Worley (2-2, 2.78 ERA in four starts in Lehigh Valley) has been called up and will start on Friday against the New York Mets in his place. What the hell!? Update 8:52 P.M.: […]

Danielle  •  28 Apr 2011