Number 31 Retired

MLB Opening Night- April 5, 2009 8:05 PMPhiladelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta BravesCitizens Bank ParkBrett MyersCareer: 69-60, 1113 ip, 936 k, 4.37 era, 1.36 whip2008: 10-13, 190 ip, 163 k, 4.55 era, 1.38 whipSpring: 2-2, 23 ip, 16 k, 3.52 era, 1.26 whipDerek LoweCareer: 123-107, 1940.1 ip, 1275 k, 3.75 era, 1.27 whip2008: 14-11, 211 ip, 147 k, 3.24 era, 1.13 whipSpring: 2-1, 26 ip...

Ah, it’s good to get back to your roots every now and then isn’t it? That’s exactly what Phillies’ fans have been doing since Sunday night’s Opening Day loss to the Atlanta Braves. “Brett Myers is back to his horrible self! Send him back to the minors!” “This lineup is too lefty heavy! Mix it up!” “Bring back [...]

What did Ken Rosenthal take from Sunday's Braves-Phillies MLB opener? Derek Lowe & Co. might make Atlanta forget John Smoltz.

With Cole Hamels tending to his inflamed left elbow, Brett Myers will get his third consecutive Opening Day start tomorrow night at 8 PM EST on ESPN2. In ‘07 against the Atlanta Braves, Myers went 7 and two-thirds innings, striking out nine and allowing only three runs. Last year, he went 5 innings, allowing four runs [...]

Atlanta Braves (0-0) at Philadelphia Phillies (0-0) Derek Lowe vs. Brett Myers Time: 8:05 p.m. (...)

So what if the Phillies lost their first game this season, 4-1 to the Braves?Who cares that Brett Myers gave up three homers to the first 8 batters he faced?So what if the Phillies looked feeble at the plate as they managed onlytwo hits off Derek Lowe in 8 innings? And, so what if they were neverreally in the game until Lowe was pulled and the Braves turned to theircloser, Mike Gonzalez...

A while back, I reported that the Atlanta Braves were making a big effort to fill some holes in their pitching rotation. Well, it looks like they have been doing work.The Braves and Japanese pitcher Kenshin Kawakami agreed to a 3-year deal. While in Japan, Kawakami won 112 games in 11 seasons. Last year, the 33-year old pitched for the Chunichi Dragons. The 5?10? pitcher is the first...

The defending champions fall back to the pack tonight when they open the 2009 regular season against the Atlanta Braves. A well-oiled offense puts them in position rise to the top once again. Those who read yesterday's post understand my wild optimism for the reigning champs. Fueled by an offense that could boast a minimum of two MVP candidates, 2009 marks the season when Ryan...

This is the initial "B-Ray-ves Report" where we will be taking a look at what my two favorite baseball teams, the Atlanta Braves & the Tampa Bay (no longer Devil) Rays did the day/night before. Since Atlanta got the 'honor' of the Opening Night before Opening Day game for the second consecutive season, there will definitely be more Braves info today:

Here are your highlights from Opening Night as the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies squared off against their division rival, the Atlanta Braves.

By Gary Armida The 2009 season will kick off Sunday night as the defending World Series Champion Phillies take on the division rival Atlanta Braves. The opener will mark the final link to the 2008 season as the World Series banner will be unveiled, giving fans one final chance to revel in their 2008 title. The [...]

Boy, the Phillies really are doing their best to make us forget about how magical last season was, aren't they? I know it's way too early to start complaining, but has there ever been a defending champion that started out their season with such a dud? Two games are in the books for the Phillies and all they have to show for it is 1 run and 10 hits. This is the same team...

Select the image above to see Major League Baseball's television blackoutterritories(CLICK TO SEE IN LARGER VIEW) Each year, I report extensively on MLB television territories, national broadcast and exclusivity deals, outlining for the uninitiated the convoluted blackout policy that Major League Baseball has. This year is no exception, as the league will not see any changes...

It was the end of the seventhinning of last night’s Atlanta Braves - Philadelphia Phillies game and Derek Lowe had just set down the Phillies in order once again in the bottom half of that inning. In fact, Lowe set down the Phillies in order six times in his eight innings of work last night. He [...]

Atlanta Braves (1-0) at Philadelphia Phillies (0-1) Jair Jurrjens vs. Jamie Moyer Time: 7:05 p.m. (...)