Raul Valdes Makes Spot Start Against Pirates; Chase Utley Starts at Second Base for the First Time All Season

  Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose The Phillies are looking to take this four-game set tonight as they look to win their third straight game. The Phils' offense has been heating up during the end of this homestand, especially behind the bats of Jimmy Rollins and Carlos Ruiz.  Tonight's starter for the Phillies will be Raul Valdes. […]

Erik Seybold  •  27 Jun 2012
Phillies Offense Continues to Heat Up; Bullpen Hangs On in 5-4 Win Over Pirates

Vance Worley took the hill tonight for the Phillies against lefty Eric Bedard of the Pirates. With the team playing more aggressive than ever this season, the remainder of this series is sure to be entertaining. The Phillies jumped ahead early tonight with an RBI single from the hot-hitting Carlos Ruiz. He plated Hunter Pence […]

Danielle  •  26 Jun 2012
Vance Worley Gets The Call Against The Pirates

The Phils looked strong last night. Jimmy Rollins is smoking hot and Carlos Ruiz is still Carlos Ruizing it. By the way, you should really vote for Chooch for the All-Star Game. Seriously do it. Anyway, the Phils took game one of four by a score of 8-3 last night. Joe Blanton was solid while […]

Erik Seybold  •  26 Jun 2012
Two MLB Wild Cards is NO Big Deal!

The following is a special guest post from "Frat House Mike". Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew The Philadelphia Phillies are not having a very good season. Currently, they are in last place in the NL East – are 35-40, 5 games under .500 – are playing .467 ball – are 8 games behind the East leading Washington […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  26 Jun 2012
Rollins, Ruiz Remain Hot in 8-3 Win Over Pirates

After dropping both games of a day-night double-header yesterday, the Phillies were looking to shake off the rust and start off a four-game series with the Pirates on the right foot. Joe Blanton was looking for his seventh win on the season tonight, and would do so against Jeff Karstens.   Runs would be surprisingly […]

Danielle  •  25 Jun 2012
Phillies, Joe Blanton Host Pirates In Series Opener

It's pretty sad that it's almost July and the Phillies are still in last place. Sitting six games under .500 (34-40) and sitting 9 games behind in the NL East, it's really tough to see this team accomplishing anything great this season. The Phillies are coming off of a 2-1 series loss against the Rays, […]

Erik Seybold  •  25 Jun 2012
Pirates Tie Series with 2-1 Extra Inning Win

(Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) Cliff Lee was being squeezed tonight, no doubt about that. In his first start of the 2012 season, the Pirates were really testing him by taking tons of pitches, and having the strikezone to their advantage. The only change the Phillies made in their lineup tonight was putting Laynce Nix at first base […]

Danielle  •  07 Apr 2012
Cliff Lee and Company Take On Pirates In Phillies’ Second Game

 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) […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Apr 2012
Roy Halladay Pitches Eight Scoreless, Jonathan Papelbon Earns First Save in 1-0 Opening Day Phillies Win

Happy Opening Day! The best day of the year for fans of baseball young and old. And what better way to kick off the 2012 season than with multiple pitcher's duels? Not only were the Phillies and Pirates held scoreless through six innings, but the Mets didn't score a run against Tommy Hanson of the […]

Danielle  •  05 Apr 2012