Kratz Love: Letters to Phillies Minor-Leaguer Erik Kratz

Posted by Mike Frohwirth, reporting from Clearwater (The following letters were recently made available by the Clearwater Police Department.) 11-12-2010 Erik, I just wanted to say how excited I am that you are on the Phillies now. I have always been a Pirates fan, but I am you're biggest fan so I am switching my […]

Mike Frohwirth  •  24 Mar 2011
Game 3 Preview: Kendrick looks to give Phillies series win

Kyle Kendrick makes his 2014 debut in the Phillies series finale against the Texas Rangers. (Photo by Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia) The Phillies chance to claim an early series vanished at the hands of the bullpen on Tuesday night. Wednesday night's game becomes the swing game. The Phillies (1-1) may have a bitter taste of defeat in […]

Kevin Durso  •  02 Apr 2014
Halladay Strong in Two Innings; Phillies, Tigers End Game in 5-5 Tie After Ten Innings

Photo courtesy of Jack Kasten Day two of spring training games brought about quite a match-up, Roy Halladay vs. Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers. Doc had no problems in the first inning, dealing through Austin Jackson, Torii Hunter, and Miguel Cabrera perfectly. In the bottom of the second, Doc struck out Prince Fielder to […]

Danielle  •  24 Feb 2013
This One Feels Right: Giants Outfielder Hunter Pence Celebrates Being a World Champion

I hate writing about this, but it's Hunter Pence and he deserves to be recognized for this achievement – even if he didn't contribute that much until the actual World Series. The Giants held their World Series Championship parade today in downtown San Francisco. Millions turned out to see the second parade in three years […]

Erik Seybold  •  31 Oct 2012
Tigers Release Brandon Inge; Possible Infield Depth for Phillies?

Today, the Detroit Tigers released third baseman Brandon Inge after a 12-year tenure together. Inge, who was batting .100 (2-20) with 2 RBI this season, was relieved of his duties at third base this season by Miguel Cabrera after the signing of Prince Fielder.  Could the Phillies be interested in Inge's services? Personally, I don't […]

Erik Seybold  •  26 Apr 2012
Who Stands In Our Way? Taking A Look at Possible Playoff Matchups

Posted by Stephen Gallo PLAYOFFS!? You want to talk about PLAYOFFS? Ok, let’s do it. With 121 games in the books, your Phillies stand at 79-42, which as we know puts them at the top of the National League East. With only 41 games left on the regular season schedule, now would be a great time […]

Steve  •  18 Aug 2011
Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee Contribute Early in National League Win

Posted by Danielle Wilson     Courtesy of Daylife.com Following Joe Buck's slip-up before the game even started ("From the Mariners, pitcher Felix Hernandez!" *Shows Miguel Cabrera looking around awkwardly*), the 2011 All-Star game was underway! Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee would be the only players from the Phillies to participate, due to injuries to Shane Victorino […]

Danielle  •  12 Jul 2011
It’s the One Year Anniversary of the Ryan Howard Deal. How’s it Looking for the Phillies Now?

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy Phillies.com One year ago today, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Ryan Howard to the richest deal in club history by extending him for five years and $125 million.   I figured we would take a look at some of the reaction from a year ago and see just how that looks now. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  26 Apr 2011