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Preview Game 160: Phillies vs. Marlins
Each of the last two seasons the Florida Marlins had been friends of the Phillies. The Marlins took care of business against the New York Mets each of the past two years, eliminating and demoralizing the Mets each time in the final weekend of the season while the Phillies went on to...
Cliff Lee struggles, rally falls short, Phillies lose to Astros 5-3
Maybe it was to be expected.The Phillies saw Cliff Lee struggle a bit and take the loss while a ninth inning rally failed to come through. The Houston Astros once again beat the Phillies, this time in the season series finale between the two clubs heading in opposite directions. The...
Today in Phillies History - Connie Mack Stadium, division clinchers
Today marks the 39th anniversary of the final game to be played in old Connie Mack Stadium.The Phillies defeated the Montreal Expos 2-1 before the fans poured onto the field to grab whatever they could as a souvenir.Here is the box score for the game courtesy of Baseball Reference...
Preview Game 159: Phillies vs. Astros
Hard to believe but the Phillies still have some games to play in the regular season and there is some importance riding on them.A night after celebrating the team's third consecutive division championship and clinching their berth in the upcoming playoffs, the Phillies find themselves...
Ryan Howard is all business
Look at that face. That is the face of a determined baseball player. This AP photo was taken just after Howard had stepped on the first base bag and the Phillies clinched the NL East division for a third straight season.If you watch Howard during the initial on-field celebration it...
2009 NL East Champions Slideshow
All photos are AP photos.Something special coming up shortly too...
Phillies Honor Harry Kalas during Celebration
Whether the Phillies had thought about this before the celebration started or whether it was spontaneous, the Phillies did the classy move by duplicating the tribute performed by the Los Angeles Angels the other night.After celebrating their third straight division championship on...
Phillies clinch third straight NL East crown by beating Astros
It may not have gone according to the script at first, but the story ended the same way on Wednesday night as the Phillies danced into the night celebrating their third consecutive division championship.If the night had gone according to plan Pedro Martinez would have been brilliant...
Open Thread: Phillies vs. Astros
First pitch: 7:05 pmTV: Comcast SportsnetPreviewPitching probablesPedro Martinez (5-1, 3.32 ERA) vs. Brian Moehler (8-11, 5.21 ERA)
Preview Game 158: Phillies vs. Astros
For the third time in as many seasons the Phillies will look to clinch the NL East division on their home field. This time they could have more games to spare.The Phillies enter tonight's game needing just one win or one loss by the Atlanta Braves to clinch the somewhat elusive...
Crunch Time Questions - JA Happ
After last night the question must be asked; what should the Phillies do with JA Happ when it comes time to cut down the roster for the 25 man playoff roster?You have two options with Happ; bullpen or starter in game four.Personally I would add Happ to the bullpen and start Pedro Martinez...
Happy Birthday Robin Roberts!
Born on this day in 1926.Happy birthday to Phillies legendary pitcher Robin Roberts. A member of the famed Whiz Kids, Roberts is one of the best pitchers in Phillies history, second only to Steve Carlton if anything.
Macho Row wants YOUR pictures!
As we prepare for another post season in Philadelphia Macho Row wants you to share your photos with us here.I am asking you to send your best photos of you, your friends and family as you celebrate the Phillies clinching the NL East title or cheering them on as they make a run in through...
Phillies Magic Number - Richie Ashburn
Immortalized by the Phillies in the part of the stadium named after him, Richie Ashburn is always running home for the Phillies. Years after he left our Phillies family, Ashburn is still recognized as one of the top men in the Phillies organization and their history.Only Ashburn can...
Feliz Grand Slam fuels Phillies to crucial victory
Entering the night with a high level of anxiety, the Phillies fans were able to go home after exhaling a huge sigh of relief. The Phillies finally picked up a victory against the Houston Astros with the aide of a couple home runs, including a grand slam by Pedro Feliz. The Phillies...
Open Thread: Phillies vs. Astros
First pitch: 7:05 pmTV: Comcast SportsnetPreviewPitching probablesJA Happ (11-4, 2.79 ERA) vs. Wilton Lopez (0-0, 8.44 ERA)
Angels honor Adenhart in victory celebration; Will Phillies do something similar?
Yes, that is Bobby Abreu front and centerBoth the Los Angels of Anaheim and the Phillies have suffered through their own tragic loss of life this season. Early in the 2009 baseball season the Angels lost a young pitcher by the name of Nick Adenhart. Not long after that the Phillies...
Preview Game 157: Phillies vs. Astros
Tensions are rising in Philadelphia, where fans have seen the Phillies losing all too often with a division title waiting to be clinched. The lead in the division has shriveled to four games over the Atlanta Braves, a team that is now only two games out of the playoffs by way of the...
Astros continue to frustrate Phillies, win 8-2
What is it about the Houston Astros that gives the Phillies problems?Last night the Phillies appeared to have the edge on the pither's mound with Yorman Bazardo entering the game with an ERA floating near ten and Cole Hamels' had been dropping his ERA to close to four. Despite...
Open Thread: Phillies vs. Astros
First pitch: 7:05 pmTV: Comcast SportsnetPreviewPitching probablesCole Hamels (10-9, 4.11 ERA) vs. Yorman Bazardo (0-2, 9.55 ERA)
Preview Game 156: Phillies vs. Astros
The Phillies return home to wrap up the 2009 regular season and they could be clinching the NL East title as early as tomorrow night. Nothing will come easy for the Phillies though as bullpen struggles continue to plaque the team's chances of winning and the offense continues to...
Open Thread: Phillies @ Brewers
First pitch: 2:05 pmTV: MyPhl 17Pitching probablesJoe Blanton (11-7, 3.82 ERA) vs. Dave Bush (5-8, 6.22 ERA)
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