Phillies: Dick “Crash” Allen’s HOF Chances in 2020

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This article covers known and unknown details regarding Dick Allen and his career, plus it also compares his offense to today’s top superstar with the overall analytical stat preferred by baseball men.

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NHL’s Return to Play Plan is Great, MLB Owners… Not so much!

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Gary Bettman spoke to the media about the NHL’s Return to Play Plan and I am very impressed with their idea. It’s not the most perfect concept in the world as it is a little gimmicky at times, but ultimately, I think it will work!
It actually gives an advantage to the Philadelphia Flyers so hey, why complain? I also compare the NHL’s idea to the disgusting proposal by the MLB owners. STOP BEATING AROUND THE BUSH!!!

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82 Games? Here’s How the Phillies Fared in 2019 After 82

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The Phillies would have been a playoff-bound team had 2019 ended after 82 games.

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Podcast: Former Phillies Slugger Dick Allen and his Hall of Fame Merit, Chances

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Matt Albertson, Mitch Nathanson, and Paul Bowman discuss Dick Allen’s Hall of Fame merit and the chances he will be elected.  Nathanson is author of God Almighty Hisself: The Life and Legacy of Dick Allen, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press.

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Phillies Reportedly Will Train in Philadelphia for Resumed Season

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According to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia, the Phillies could begin “Spring Training II” in South Philadelphia.

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WE SHOULD APPLAUD BASEBALL’S ATTEMPT TO RETURN, NOT CONDEMN IT

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Embed from Getty Images By Mitch Nathanson, Historical Columnist  Until a few days ago I was on the other side. …

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MLB Owners Approve Plan to Play, Pending MLBPA Approval

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Major League Baseball owners have approved a plan to resume Major League Baseball in July, pending Major League Baseball Players Association approval.

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ESPN Documentary “Imperfect” Will Look at Roy Halladay’s Life

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A new ESPN documentary is set to release profiling the life of Roy Halladay.

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Powder Blue Podcast: Todd Zolecki Talks Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay

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Todd Zolecki joins Frank Klose, Geoff Mosher, and Hunter Brody to discuss his new book, Doc: The Life of Roy Halladay

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Catch These Former Phillies on ESPN Playing Live KBO Baseball

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Five former Phillies players will appear in live KBO action on ESPN including Aaron Altherr, David Buchanan, Ben Lively, Hyun-Soo Kim, and Ricardo Pinto.

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Report: Baseball Could Resume in a Three-League Season

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According to a new plan reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Major League Baseball could resume in a three-league format in home ballparks.

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Texas Emerges as Another Option to Resume Major League Baseball

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A report on Monday night from CBS Sports indicated that Major League Baseball is considering a three-location plan to resume Major League play.

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A Potential Path to Play in Florida for the Phillies, Grapefruit League Teams

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A new plan would have Major League Baseball return in teams’ Spring Training sites in both Arizona and Florida, realigning the leagues accordingly.

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Phillies 1980 Abstention Sunk Designated Hitter

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In an alternate universe: Pete Incaviglia or Milt Thompson as the DH in 1993, Jim Thome or Ryan Howard as the DH in 2005, Rhys Hoskins or Jay Bruce, or Alec Bohm as the DH in 2020.

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Report: MLB Discussing Fan-Less Games in Arizona to Start Season

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According to an Associated Press report, MLB and the MLB Players Association are discussing a potential plan that would start baseball games in front of fan-less ballparks in Arizona.

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Bryce and Kayla Harper Announce Donation to Fight COVID-19

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Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper announced he was making a sizable donation to fight coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

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Seranthony Dominguez Could Be Headed For Tommy John Surgery

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Phillies reliever Seranthony Dominguez appears headed towards Tommy John Surgery, which is the doctor’s recommendation

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Powder Blue Podcast: MLB Plans as Path Forward While Realmuto Talks are On Hold

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On the latest Powder Blue Podcast, Frank Klose, Geoff Mosher, and Hunter Brody discuss: How MLB will proceed when things are all clear. What it means for free-agents to be such as J.T. Reamuto
Speaking of Realmuto, will this negatively affect an extension?

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Phillies Make Roster Moves on What Would Have Been Opening Day

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The Phillies optioned six players to the minor leagues on what would otherwise have been Opening Day.

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Powder Blue Podcast: Missing the Phillies

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In this week’s Powder Blue Podcast – a Phillies podcast – we discuss our sports fix during a shutdown, whether Alec Bohm and Spencer Howard could start the season, and is Andrew McCutchen underappreciated?

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With Delay, Could Spencer Howard Open the Season in Phillies Rotation?

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The more the Phillies season is delayed, perhaps the likelihood of top prospect Spencer Howard starting the season with the team are increased.

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The Power Blue Podcast: The Day Baseball Stopped

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In this edition of the Powder Blue Podcast, a Philadelphia Phillies podcast, we discuss the stoppage of MLB, J.T. Reamuto’s contract, and Seranthony Dominguez’s injury

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The Loss of Community is What’s Going to Linger

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The damage to spectator sports might not be so much that we don’t have them right now.  The damage might very well be that when they return we’ll no longer want them around.

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MLB Cancels Spring Training; Season Start Will Be Delayed

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Major League Baseball will suspend operations, including Spring Training games and the start of the season.

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Setback for Seranthony: Phillies Reliever Dominguez On Shelf

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Reliever Serathony Dominguez reportedly has had a setback and will not be ready to start the 2020 season.

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Yuengling to Debut Retro Phillies Can, Party Pavilion at Citizens Bank Park

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D.G. Yuengling & Sons will unveil a new beer pavilion in right field at Ctizens Bank Park

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Phillies Starter Aaron Nola Could Miss Opening Day

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Phillies starter Aaron Nola could miss his Opening Day start after missing a few days with the flu.

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