Tag: Phillies
Sinister Lineup Will Be Problematic For Phillies In 2014
| 2 Comments on Sinister Lineup Will Be Problematic For Phillies In 2014Ben Revere is young and talented…but may have to go The Phillies have a problem… a left-handed problem. The word…
Read more »Charlie Manuel’s Funny Michael Martinez Game
| Leave a CommentCharlie Manuel is a really funny guy. Michael Martinez, proud owner of the fifth-worst OPS in Phillies history, is making…
Read more »Cliff Lee Aims To Rebound From Bad Outings As He Takes On Nationals, Taylor Jordan
| Leave a CommentLast night the Phillies were blown out by the Nationals in the opening game and it was brutal. John Lannan…
Read more »John Lannan Opens Up Series Against Dan Haren, Nationals
| 2 Comments on John Lannan Opens Up Series Against Dan Haren, NationalsAfter a complete blow out win over the Cubs yesterday afternoon, the Phillies finally showed some life. Although it may…
Read more »Phillies Designate Delmon Young For Assignment
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies finally decided to cut Delmon Young this afternoon as they designated the outfielder for assignment. Young will need…
Read more »Phillies Sign Prospect Luis Encarnacion Moments After His 16th Birthday
| 1 Comment on Phillies Sign Prospect Luis Encarnacion Moments After His 16th BirthdayThe Phillies continued spending money overseas when they signed Dominican third base prospect Luis Encarnacion early Friday morning, reports Ben…
Read more »Phillies Officially Agree to Contract Extension with Chase Utley
| Leave a CommentPhoto Credit: Kevin Durso, Philliedelphia When it comes to being an athlete in the city of Philadelphia, few players are…
Read more »Roy Halladay Is On The Comeback Trail
| Leave a CommentRemember Roy Halladay? It seems almost light years ago that the Phillies last put Halladay on the mound to pitch….
Read more »Phillies Look to Build Off Last Night’s Win Behind Cole Hamels Tonight
| Leave a CommentIt's pretty sad that with this team, a four-run lead isn't good enough to breathe easily. Last night the Phillies…
Read more »Kendrick & Phils Take On Jackson & Cubs In Series Opener; Darin Ruf Playing RF
| Leave a CommentOff days are becoming more and more enjoyable when you talk about the Phillies. After getting swept by the Braves…
Read more »Domonic Brown Activated From DL; Laynce Nix Designated For Assignment
| Leave a CommentDomonic Brown has been activated from the DL after suffering a concussion back on July 23rd in St. Louis. Brown,…
Read more »Cesar Jimenez Called Up To Take Antonio Bastardo’s Spot On The Roster
| Leave a CommentAfter yesterday's reports that Phillies' reliever Antonio Bastardo had been handed and accepted a 50-game suspension due to his activitiy…
Read more »Cliff Lee Returns To Stop Braves, Alex Wood
| Leave a CommentThis one is going to be quick and to the point. The Phillies need to start winning or people are…
Read more »Ethan Martin Makes Big League Debut In Series Opener Against Division-Leading Braves
| Leave a CommentAfter last night's disgusting loss to the San Francisco Giants, the Phillies are now a season-worst 8 games under .500…
Read more »Brad Lidge Retires As A Phillie as Former Team Looks For Win Over Giants
| Leave a Comment(Photo: @ToddZolecki) He went 41 for 41 in save opportunities. He carried the success through the post season, securing 7…
Read more »Ruben Amaro Jr. Refused 23-Year-Old Pitcher For 36-Year-Old Michael Young From Yankees
| 5 Comments on Ruben Amaro Jr. Refused 23-Year-Old Pitcher For 36-Year-Old Michael Young From YankeesYesterday, word broke out that before the 4 PM deadline for trading passed, the New York Yankees had caught wind…
Read more »Yankees Reportedly Wanted Michael Young And Carlos Ruiz; Phillies Said No
| Leave a CommentAs the trade deadline passed this afternoon at 4 PM ET, many of us were shocked at what the Phillies'…
Read more »Kendrick, Phillies Look For Second-Straight Win Against Giants, Gaudin
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies snapped their eight-game losing streak last night with a 7-3 win over the Giants in last night's series…
Read more »Report: Michael Young Would Waive No-Trade Clause For New York Yankees
| Leave a CommentYesterday, it was reported that Michael Young would waive his no-trade clause in order to be traded to the Boston…
Read more »Michael Young: “I Don’t Think We’re Anywhere Right Now Where Anything Is Imminent”
| Leave a CommentWhether you like it or not, Michael Young is the most likely Phillie to be traded before tomorrow's 4 PM…
Read more »As Trade Talks Stir, There Is Still Baseball To Play: Lannan, Zito Open Up Series At CBP
| Leave a CommentAs rumors spread and deals become on the verge of completing, there is still a game to play. The Phillies,…
Read more »Ruben Amaro: “Very Little Chance” Cliff Lee Gets Traded; Michael Young Looking “Pretty Remote”
| Leave a Comment24 hours remain for teams to sell, buy and trade their players in an effort to either clear house or…
Read more »Jimmy Rollins To Philadelphia Media: “I’m Not Going Anywhere”
| Leave a CommentJimmy Rollins made it clear after the Phillies' 12-4 loss on Sunday that despite the likeliness of the dismantling of…
Read more »Jonathan Pettibone Aims To Halt Tigers From Sweeping Series
| Leave a CommentLast night was a terrible loss, 10-0 if you will. Raul Valdes was creamed and Max Scherzer cruised his way…
Read more »Raul Valdes Fills In For Cliff Lee As Phillies Look To Take One From Max Scherzer, Tigers
| 1 Comment on Raul Valdes Fills In For Cliff Lee As Phillies Look To Take One From Max Scherzer, TigersThe Phillies have lost six straight games and everything is looking more likely that the Phillies will sell before Wednesday's…
Read more »The Texas Rangers Are Interested In… Michael Young? Red Sox, Too; Utley Talking To Amaro
| Leave a CommentMichael Young's name has come up a lot in recent days, as seemingly an obvious candidate for a trade. With…
Read more »With Dom Brown On DL, Kyle Kendrick And Phillies Look To Salvage Finale Against Red-Hot Cardinals
| Leave a CommentIt's just looking darker and darker for the Phillies, who have lost four straight – four out of five since…
Read more »Just Say Goodbye
| Leave a CommentThe debate over whether to buy or sell basically comes down to this: maybe the Phillies can chase down mediocre…
Read more »Lenny Dykstra Is Out Of Prison And Speaks…To Delmon Young’s Brother
| Leave a CommentLenny Dykstra is out of prison…and finally talking. His first forum: "Vodcast", put together by comedian Jon Lovitz, with hosts…
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