Darren Daulton Reportedly Stopped Mitch Williams From Attacking Lenny Dykstra At Autograph Show

Lenny Dykstra at today's signing, courtesy of John Papieka (@HFUJohn) Lenny Dykstra, fresh out of prison, apparently still knows how to find trouble.  Today at the Granite Run Mall, Poppel Sports hosted a "Macho Row" reunion and autograph signing that included Darren Daulton, Mitch Williams, Dave Hollins and Lenny Dykstra. Philly INK reports: As nice […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 Nov 2013
Roy Oswalt Returns To Baseball, Signs With Colorado Rockies

After a few days of tweeting, that included my question about his restaurant (assuming he would be working in the restaurant full-time these days… @frankklose 44 oz porterhouse — Roy Oswalt's Website (@royoswalt44net) May 2, 2013 Roy Oswalt has signed: #Rockies have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract w/ 3-time All-Star Roy Oswalt. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 May 2013
Former Phillies John Bowker, Scott Mathieson Help Push Yomiuri Giants to Title

Courtesy Scott Mathieson's Facebook News from the far east is in today and it involves a couple of former-Phillies. Remember John Bowker and Scott Mathieson? Bowker, hitless in his short Phillies career, along with Mathieson, who was barely given a chance in three years with the Phillies, helped the Yomiuri Giants reach their 22nd Japanese Series […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Nov 2012
4.5 Percent of Baseball Experts Surveyed Think The Phillies Will Sign OF Josh Hamilton

In a survey conducted by ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, 4.5% of twenty-two baseball people believe that the Phillies will attempt to and successfully acquire free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton. If you don't feel like doing the math, 4.5% of twenty-two equals one. Crasnick conducted his survey to twenty-two general managers, assistant GMs, advisers, scouting directors and talent evaluators in […]

Erik Seybold  •  05 Nov 2012
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
Phillies Pick Up Carlos Ruiz’s $5 Million Club Option For 2013

Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew  The Phillies made another offseason move this morning. The club decided to pick up catcher Carlos Ruiz's club option worth $5 million. As MLB's Todd Zolecki worded it, there is "no surprise here". The 33 year-old catcher, who will turn 34 before the 2013 campaign starts, is coming off of a career-year […]

Erik Seybold  •  29 Oct 2012
Phillies Spring Training Schedule Released, First Game On February 23rd

(Photo: Phillies.com) If you're tired of the offseason already, you have just four months to wait for the Phillies to get back in action. This afternoon the Phillies released their 2013 Spring Training schedule. Pitchers and catchers will report to Clearwater on February 12th, while the first full-squad workout will take place on February 15th. […]

Erik Seybold  •  22 Oct 2012
Report: Tim Lincecum On Trading Block This Offseason; Could “The Freak” Be Philadelphia Bound Next Season?

(Photo: Wikipedia Commons) In a very interesting report from NBC Sports' HardBallTalk.com, the San Francisco Giants' two-time Cy Young Award winner (2008-2009) Tim Lincecum will be on the trading block this offseason. Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo: Tim Lincecum, RHP, Giants — He will be available in trade, and it will be interesting to see who […]

Erik Seybold  •  21 Oct 2012
There is Only One Team Left for Phillies Fans to Root For Now

Let's take a look at what has happened to the Phillies in the playoffs since winning the World Series back in 2008. 2009: Phillies lose in the World Series to the New York Yankees.2010: Phillies lose in the NLCS to the San Francisco Giants2011: Phillies lose in the NLDS to the St. Louis Cardinals. What […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  13 Oct 2012