Writer: Frank Klose
Fresh off some encouraging news that catcher Carlos Ruiz will be okay, the Phillies turn to Cliff Lee for game 2 in Toronto. Not okay is Antonio Bastardo, who Madsoned a squat machine. With B.J. Rosenberg optioned out for some catching depth and Bastardo out, the Phillies will need a strong, lengthy performance from Cliff […]
Photo: Courtesy of Corey Shaw Antonio Bastardo joined the ranks of former Phillies reliever Ryan Madson and injured himself taking out frustration on inanimate objects. Madson kicked a chair; for Antonio Bastardo it was a squat machine in the clubhouse. Phillies beat writer Matt Gelb says the machine "returned the favor" and Bastardo ended up with […]
Phew! When it seemed to be another horrible blow to an injury-ridden season for the Phillies, the team finally has some good news. Ryan Lawrence of the Delaware County Times reports that Carlos Ruiz had a simple cramp, not an oblique strain. For insurance, the Phillies have called up catcher Erik Kratz anyway for some […]
Things finally seemed to be looking up for the one-time "untouchable" prospect Domonic Brown at Lehigh Valley. Citing a reinvigorated attitude with a move to center field, Brown began hitting the ball in the way everyone came to expect. Now, a setback. Iron Pigs Beat Reporter Michael LoRe reports that it was Brown's right knee […]
Last night in St. Petersburg Mets starting pitcher R.A. Dickey gave up one lone hit, a first inning B.J. Upton dribbler to third baseman David Wright. Without hesitation, the Mets broadcasters said, "That'll be an infield hit for B.J. Upton". On the Tampa Bay Rays broadcast, they hailed the play as an infield hit accredited […]
Ben Badler of Baseball America tweeted these words which got many people speculating, intrigued, and tweeting all kinds of things. Here are some of the best funny tweets. Click to enlarge. What is your best line? Comment below! UPDATE – the "BIG BASEBALL SCANDAL" IS REVEALED! Oh. ::Yawn::
Photo Courtesy Deborah Klose A woman is suing the Phillie Phanatic for allegedly tossing her into a pool during her sister's wedding reception at the Golden Inn in Avalon, NJ. The injuries are described in the piece as "severe and permanent injuries to her head, neck, back, body, arms and legs, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew Game 1 the Phillies prevailed in spite of a rough pitching performance from Joe Blanton, who gave up 5 earned runs in 6 2/3 innings. An explosion from the offense thanks to the bats of Jim Thome and Shane Victorino made the Phillies victorious. Game 2 went to poor defense. Jimmy […]
SI.com features a poll conducted with MLB players on who the most "overrated" pitchers in major league baseball are. Four Phillies made the list: Roy Halladay (13th), Cole Hamels (15th), Cliff Lee (11th), and Jonathan Papelbon (fifth). There are a lot of pitchers on the list such as John Lackey, Ubaldo Jimenez, Joba Chamberlain […]
Courtesy http://misterballz.blogspot.com/ The Phillies have added right-hander B.J. Rosenberg to the major league roster. So far in 2012, Rosenberg has appeared in 16 games total, 5 at AA Reading and 11 at AAA Lehigh Valley. He was a combined 2-0 with a 1.56 ERA with 36 strikeouts in just 28 2/3 innings. The Phillies shipped out […]
