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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)
Happy Birthday Mike Schmidt!
Born on this day in 1949While the Phillies continue to limp their way to an NL East division title, we take a time out to send warm birthday greetings to one of, if not the, best players in franchise history.Happy birthday to the greatest third baseman to play the sport of baseball...
Open Thread: Phillies @ Brewers
First pitch: 7:05 pmTV: Comcast SportsnetPitching probablesPedro Martinez (5-1, 3.32 ERA) vs. Braden Looper (13-7, 5.12 ERA)
Open Thread: Phillies @ Brewers
First pitch: 8:05 pmTV: Comcast SportsnetPreviewPitching probablesCliff Lee (14-11, 2.99 ERA) vs. Manny Parra (10-10, 6.42 ERA)
Preview Game 153: Phillies @ Brewers
It appears more and more likely as though the Phillies will be clinching the NL East division title in the same location in which they clinched a berth in last year's NLCS.There are optimistic feelings heading into tonight as Cliff Lee takes the mound. Lee was clearly upset about...
Happ shuts down Brewers, Phillies offense provides support in 9-4 win
JA Happ returned to the mound after being taken out in a precautionary move in his previous start and picked up his eleventh win of the season. The Phillies offense exploded in the fifth inning with a six run frame that was highlighted by Jimmy Rollins' three run blast. The Phillies...
Open Thread: Phillies @ Brewers
First pitch: 8:05 pmTV: MyPhl 17PreviewPitching probablesJA Happ (10-4, 2.77 ERA) vs. Jeff Suppan (7-10, 4.76 ERA)
Preview Game 152: Phillies @ Brewers
After a demoralizing loss in Florida last night the Phillies find themselves in Milwaukee for a four game series against the Brewers. They find themselves in a place where they once celebrated a victory in the first round of the playoffs before advancing to the NLCS just a year ago...
"Highlight" is very subjective
I have already decided to not spend a whole lot of time discussing the bullpen woes today. I would just be saying the same things everyone else is going to be saying about Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson and the whole closer debacle of a situation.I wrote my letter to Lidge and I feel better...
A letter to Brad Lidge
I wrote a letter to Brad Lidge on my personal blog this morning.Rather than dissect the problems at the back end of the bullpen today, why don't you just read my open letter to Lidge?
When it rains, it pours as Phillies see late lead wash away in loss to Marlins 7-6
Everything was going smoothly for the Phillies until Mother Nature intervened. Cole Hamels had left the game with a 6-4 lead after seven innings. Raul Ibanez smacked a late home run. Ryan Howard had four runs batted in on a glorious double and a home run. Then, the rains came and the...
Carlos Ruiz flown back to Philadelphia
Todd Zolecki and Scott Lauber both reported via Twitter that Carlos Ruiz was on a plane back to Philadelphia. He is having doctors take a look at his wrist and he plans to rejoin the team in Milwaukee.Ruiz has missed a number of games this season sue to injury and it is important that...
Preview Game 151: Phillies @ Marlins
After the teams split a traditional style double header yesterday, the Phillies and Marlins look to declare a winner in the series finale tonight. They will do so in front of a national telecast, the second game from Land Shark Stadium to appear on ESPN this week (including the Monday...
Crunch Time Questions - Jamie Moyer
Yesterday I asked you what pitchers would make up your playoff rotation. Today we focus on a pitcher who will not be in the starting rotation in October. In fact our subject for today was actually removed from the starting rotation earlier this season.Jamie Moyer is one of the more...
A tale of two games, Phillies split double header with Marlins, 9-3, 0-3
Joe Blanton was on the mark and the Phillies offense delivered in game one, but the bats went silent in game two and failed to bail out Jamie Moyer. The Phillies took game one by a score of 9-3 and fell to the Marlins 3-0 in game two.Game OneThe Phillies certainly got things started...
Phillies Magic Number - Pat Burrell
I interrupt your Phillies-Marlins double header to update you on the current magic number. With the Phillies' victory in game one this afternoon, the magic number has been lowered form six to five.
Open Thread: Phillies @ Marlins
DOUBLE HEADER EDITIONFirst pitch (game one): 4:10 pmTV: Comcast SportsnetPreviewPitching probables (Game one)Joe Blanton (10-7, 3.97 ERA) vs. Josh Johnson (15-4, 3.01 ERA)Pitching probables (Game two)Jamie Moyer (12-9, 5.05 ERA) vs. Anibal Sanchez (2-7, 4.50 ERA)
Preview Game 149, 150: Phillies @ Marlins Double header
The Phillies open up a three game series with a double header in Miami this afternoon against the Florida Marlins. Entering the first game today the Phillies own an eight game lead in the NL East on both the Marlins and the Atlanta Braves.Taking the mound in game one of the double...
Crunch Time Questions - Playoff Rotation
For the first time since 1993, the Phillies own a substantial lead in the NL East this late into September. The question is not "if" but a matter of "when" they will clinch the division, their third straight NL East title.If all goes to plan they could clinch as...
Happy Birthday Tommy Lasorda
I know that Tommoy Lasorda is a Dodger guy but it seems to me that most people in the Philadelphia area have always liked the baseball guy. Originally from Norristown Lasorda was originally signed by the Phillies in 1945, thought he never played a game with them. His playing career...
Monday brings much needed off day
The Phillies took a crucial series in Atlanta over the weekend, all but eliminating the Braves from playoff contention once again. The heroes of the weekend were clearly the bullpen pitchers, who saw a lot of action for a few different reasons.JA Happ was removed as a precaution after...
Open Thread: Phillies @ Braves
First pitch: 1:30 pmTV: MyPhl 17Cliff Lee (14-11, 3.00 ERA) vs. Tommy Hanson (10-3, 2.65 ERA)
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