Barney drives in 5, Phillies fall to Blue Jays in spring opener

J.P. Arencibia rounds third after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of @VSPC via Twitter  The first game of spring training is all about first impressions. For a few Phillies, it was certainly a good first impression — see J.P. Arencibia and David Hernandez. Of course, the other side […]

Kevin Durso  •  01 Mar 2016
Phillies Send Roberto Hernandez to the Mound To Kick Off Spring Training Against Toronto

It's finally here, folks. Phillies spring training '14 has been in effect for two weeks now and today the Phillies will get their first Grapefruit League game in as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Bright House Field. After yet another dismal season in 2013 (73-89), the Phillies look forward to improving their […]

Erik Seybold  •  26 Feb 2014
John Lannan, Josh Johnson Square Off One Week Left Until Opening Day

We are in the final week of spring training and in one week's time, every game played will matter. The Phillies will be in Atlanta on April 1st, but before they head down south they will stop at Citizens Bank Park for a three-game On-Deck Series with the Toronto Blue Jays. Today John Lannan (1-1, […]

Erik Seybold  •  25 Mar 2013
Michael Schwimer Traded to Toronto Blue Jays

Photo: Philliedelphia/Danielle Wilson Per multiple sources, it has been confirmed that relief pitcher Michael Schwimer has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league first baseman Art Charles. Schwimer, scheduled to pitch in today's spring training game against the Astros, packed his bag after the game upon hearing the news.  Art Charles, drafted […]

Danielle  •  23 Feb 2013
Free-Agent Melky Cabrera Signs Two-Year Deal With Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are stacking up for the upcoming season. Enrique Rojas of ESPN reports that the Jays signed free-agent OF Melky Cabrera, who was suspended on August 15 for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug rules, to a two-year deal worth $16 million. Just a few days after the Blue Jays pulled off a mega-trade […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 Nov 2012
Jamie Moyer Hops Aboard Blue Jays With Minor League Deal

Jamie Moyer has a helluva story going on right now. I love the guy to death and I love how he just doesn't want to give up the game, but it's also time to seriously think about retiring and calling it a career. The 49 year-old lefty has signed a minor-league deal with the Toronto […]

Erik Seybold  •  26 Jun 2012
Kendrick Makes Start, Looking To Prevent Sweep In Toronto

After dropping the first two games of this series in Toronto, the Phillies will turn to Kyle Kendrick in an effort to prevent the sweep. Yesterday was just another example of bad luck and bad baseball. Cliff Lee had everything going for him. A nice lead, a good pitch count, and a chance to finally […]

Erik Seybold  •  17 Jun 2012
Cliff Lee Remains Winless As Phillies Drop Series In Extra Innings

Well it hasn't happened yet. Cliff Lee is still winless. We'll get short and to the point today. The Phillies scored five runs, including a three-run shot by John Mayberry Jr. in the third inning.  Cliff Lee allowed three runs on a season-high 12 hits over seven innings against the Blue Jays today. Lee had […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 Jun 2012
Blue Jays Use Six Pitchers to Shut Out Phillies, 3-0

Oh, Canada. The Blue Jays have been very unlucky this past week with the loss of Brandon Morrow due to a left oblique strain, and Kyle Drabek with a torn UCL. Both are on the 15-day DL as of right now, but both injuries are likely substantial. As if losing two starters isn't bad enough, […]

Danielle  •  15 Jun 2012