Writer: Frank Klose
Yesterday, ESPN's Jayson Stark reported that the Phillies may trade Jim Thome to an American League team, who can use him more appropriately as a designated hitter: The Philadelphia Phillies are quietly making Jim Thome available to American League teams looking for a designated hitter, executives of two AL clubs said Thursday." We all knew […]
Photos: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose It was a sight so familiar but also so very different. Ryan Howard returned to his old stomping grounds at First Energy Park in Lakewood, New Jersey to begin his rehab assignment as he works his way back to the Phillies. Howard is still a fan favorite from his dominant 2002 performance […]
Well, we knew left-handed pitcher Joe Savery was being sent to Lehigh Valley to join the Iron Pigs but did not know who would be taking his spot on the Phillies' active roster. According to a source of Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly, that pitcher will be Brian Sanches. In the majors this season, […]
After allowing 5 earned runs in the Phillies 11-7 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday, Joe Savery was sent out to AAA Lehigh Valley, according to Jeff Skversky of 6ABC. Savery often was placed in no-win situations for the Phillies this season, but today had an opportunity to give the Phillies some innings and keep […]
There is no sweeter sight than seeing one of Philadelphia's most beloved athletes return to the field for the first time all season. Chase Utley returned tonight in what the fans knew might be a terrible game for Phillies pitching. Raul Valdes was tonight's spot starter in what would be one interesting ballgame. Your browser […]
Okay – this bullpen game reminded us that the Phillies' bullpen has trouble getting six outs a game, let alone 27. We knew this game was coming back on Friday, so it really should not have been a surprise. But, the need for a bullpen arm is clear. In an offseason where Phillies General Manager […]
Photo: Courtesy of Corey Shaw According to Iron Pigs beat reporter Michael LoRe, Phillies OF prospect Domonic Brown has hit the disabled list with a right knee sprain. Brown has been hurt for a while; back on June 15th we first noted that Brown's right knee hurt, but the extent was unknown. Since then, Brown […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew After Friday's washout against Tampa Bay, the Phillies found themselves facing their first doubleheader of the year. This is also the Phillies first opportunity to take advantage of a new opportunity afforded to teams in the new Major League Baseball collective bargaining agreement. Teams that have a day-night doubleheader may add […]
Photo courtesy @schrammalot Well, it took almost three hours, but the Phillies have finally postponed tonight's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sunday. The 1:35 p.m. game will be moved up to 1:05; the second game will be played at 6:36 p.m. […]
During the third inning of Thursday's victory in Minnesota, Jim Thome launched career home run 607 into the flower bed in right-center field at Target Field. Throughout the the course of the game, the missing ball was a point on the broadcast. Fox Sports North reports the ball has been recovered by Senior Director of Ballpark […]
