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Hamels and Myers exchange words
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According to Yahoo! Sports, Brett Myers and Cole Hamels reportedly exchanged some heated words in the clubhouse following the Phillies 8-6 win on Monday night.
Myers basically asked Hamels what he was doing there, following Hamels’ remarks a day earlier about wanting the season...
Staying Alive: Phillies Send Series Back to NY
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The World Series is headed back to the Bronx! Facing elimination, Chase Utley and Cliff Lee led the Phillies to an important 8-6 victory.
Red-hot Alex Rodriguez quickly put the Yankees on the board. A-Rod’s World Series slump is history, but Chase Utley made history of...
World Series Gameday: Yankees at Phillies, Game 5
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New York Yankees (3-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-3)
A.J. Burnett, RHP, vs. Cliff Lee, LHP
Time: 7:57 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 47 degrees
TV: FOX
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Journey made popular the phrase “Don’t Stop Believin’”. So...
High Hopes for Game 5
23 days ago by
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Hopefully this works for tonight’s game. High hopes everyone…
Next time you’re found with your chin on the ground, there a lot to be learned, so look around.
Just what makes that little old ant think he’ll move that rubber-tree plant? Anyone knows an ant can...
Heartbreaking 9th Sends Phils to 3-1 Series Deficit
23 days ago by
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This one is hard to write.
As the Phillies now sit on the brink of elimination – the season truly hanging in the balance – there are several what-if’s to look back on that occur throughout an at bat, a game, and even a series. There were many throughout this gut-wrenching Game...
World Series Gameday: Yankees At Phillies, Game 4
24 days ago by
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New York Yankees (2-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-2)
CC Sabathia, LHP, vs. Joe Blanton, RHP
Time: 8:20 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 56 degrees
TV: FOX
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The Phillies must even up the series after dropping last night’s game. Joe...
Hamels Struggles Getting the Best of Him
24 days ago by
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CBSSports.com is reporting that Cole Hamels “can’t wait for it to end.”
One can only assume the season, and although he probably isn’t pushing for a quick conclusion to the current series, Hamel’s frustrations certainly came to a crescendo on Saturday...
Hamels, Bullpen Hammered; Yanks Take Series Lead
24 days ago by
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There are a few different players one can point to when placing blame regarding the Phillies 8-5 loss to New York. One however, sticks out like a very sore thumb.
Cole Hamels has struggled all season. Earlier in the year, after a less than stellar performance against the Marlins,...
World Series Gameday: Yankees at Phillies, Game 3
25 days ago by
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New York Yankees (1-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-1)
Andy Pettitte, LHP vs. Cole Hamels, LHP
Time: 7:57 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Few Showers, 69 degrees
TV: FOX
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When asked if this year felt “more like a World Series” compared to last...
Phillies Nation Podcast: Episode 16
26 days ago by
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
On yet another special WORLD SERIES podcast, Pat is joined by two amazing guests. First up is Amy K. Nelson from ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine to break it down. Amy picks the Yankees to win the series in six, but give Phillies fans hope...
Burnett Burns Phils, Yankees Even Series
26 days ago by
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They say sports make for great theatre. There’s drama and nail-biting action. Perhaps the element that makes baseball the most entertaining are the story-lines that highlight each game. When Charlie Manuel announced that Pedro Martinez would get the nod in New York, the script...
World Series Gameday: Phillies at Yankees, Game 2
27 days ago by
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Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) at New York Yankees (0-1)
Pedro Martinez, RHP vs. A.J. Burnett, RHP
Time: 7:57 p.m at Yankee Stadium
Weather: Clear, 50
TV: FOX
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That couldn’t have gone much better. Cliff Lee was superb in a complete-game six hitter against...
Photos from Game 1 Watching Party in DC
27 days ago by
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Last night the Nation descended upon Ventnor Sports Cafe in Adams Morgan, DC. Both floors were packed with rowdy Phillies fans and Scott the owner had pretzels shipped down from Philly. A lone Yankees fan was there to witness the mayhem and he was the only one with a camera, so hat tip to [...]
Keys to the Game One Victory
27 days ago by
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The apparent answer to every key to last night’s impressive 6-1 Phillies victory would start with Cliff Lee. The man was on a mission from pitch number one as he mowed down Derek Jeter to start the proceedings. From then on, it was a clinic unlike anything ever seen in Phillies history...
One Win Closer
27 days ago by
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I meant to write a World Series preview that would be available to read on Tuesday night, but unfortunately, life gets in the way. With that said, maybe it was a blessing in disguise, as this series will be much easier to break down following Cliff Lee’s absolutely dominant performance...
Phillies Dominate Game 1 versus the Yankees
27 days ago by
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Cliff Lee. That’s all you need to know about Game 1 of the 2009 World Series. The Phillies ace absolutely shut down the Yankees and he did it with style. He struck out 10 New York batters including Teixeira and Posada twice and ARod three times and did not allow a walk...
World Series: Phillies at Yankees, Game 1
28 days ago by
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Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees
Cliff Lee, LHP vs. CC Sabathia, LHP
Time: 7:57 p.m at Yankee Stadium
Weather: Cloudy, 50
TV: FOX
Twitter: Phillies Nation
The wait is finally over. At 7:57 eastern time, the Philadelphia Phillies will defend their crown against the 26-time...
Phillies/Yankees World Series Predictions
28 days ago by
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Here are the predictions from the Phillies Nation crew:
Jason Bintliff:
My prediction is more of a feeling than it is scientific…
When the season started, I felt that the Phillies would make an earnest run at a title defense. I predicted early on, to my closest baseball confidant...
World Series Preview: Pitching
28 days ago by
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Two of the best teams in baseball will face head to head for their chance to win the Commissioner’s Trophy. The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees have two of the top offenses in baseball, but pitching will play a factor in who becomes the 2009 World Champions.
The Yankees...
On the Brink of Something Special
28 days ago by
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There was a moment of silence as the ball approached the plate. As it tumbled downward, sharp, smooth and succinct. As Eric Hinske reluctantly swung, failed to connect and ended it all: the game, the series, the season, the frustration.
And by the next moment, as Carlos Ruiz raised...
World Series Preview: Offense
28 days ago by
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You know the key players. You know the faces. You know these clubs sport two of the best lineups in all of baseball. And now, they face off for all the marbles.
The New York Yankees scored the most runs during the regular season in the American League with 915. The Phillies were...
Phillies Nation Podcast: Episode 15
29 days ago by
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Welcome to the Phillies Nation Podcast!
In this special WORLD SERIES episode, Pat is joined by Noah Coslov of MLB.com and Jesse Spector of the New York Daily News. On the podcast today, Noah and Jesse break down the offenses, the pitching match ups, and the brewing rivalry between...
Myers added to roster; Cairo left off
29 days ago by
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Leslie Gudel of Comcast Sportsnet reports (via Twitter) that Brett Myers has been added to the World Series roster. The Phillies opted to go with 12 pitchers, leaving Miguel Cairo, a former Yankee, off the roster.
Myers, who was left off the National League Championship roster,...
Game 1 and Game 2 Watching Parties
29 days ago by
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Ok folks, the World Series are upon us. If you haven’t been wearing your Phillies gear all week, then you better start now. You should also start making plans for watching the games in a fun environment. If your immediate vicinity is not full of fans, then I suggest you patronize your [...]
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