Articles by Erik Seybold (526)
Picture Credit: Andrew Gillen It has finally happened. According to Matt Gelb and sources, the Charlie Manuel Era in Philadelphia is over. A 2:30 press conference was announced just moments ago with no reason given, but it has been all but confirmed it is Manuel's departure. Whether or not it was Charlie's decision to step […]
Last night the Phillies were blown out by the Nationals in the opening game and it was brutal. John Lannan was lit up for eight runs in five innings against his former team as he took his 5th loss of the year. Now 11 games under .500, the Phillies' all-time low has gotten even lower […]
After a complete blow out win over the Cubs yesterday afternoon, the Phillies finally showed some life. Although it may be about 20 games too late, the Phillies played some good ball yesterday. Hopefully it will kick start something out of them. Tonight the Phillies will open up a three-game weekend series against the Washington […]
The Phillies finally decided to cut Delmon Young this afternoon as they designated the outfielder for assignment. Young will need to either be released, traded or sent to the minors within the next 10 days or the Phillies will put him back on the 40-man roster. Young is hitting .261 (71-for-291) with 8 HR and […]
It's pretty sad that with this team, a four-run lead isn't good enough to breathe easily. Last night the Phillies led the Cubs 9-5 headed into the top of the ninth inning and after Jonathan Papelbon allowed three runs to score (two earned) the Phillies were able to clinch their first win in nearly a […]
Off days are becoming more and more enjoyable when you talk about the Phillies. After getting swept by the Braves this past weekend the Phillies keep sinking deeper and deeper into the cellar. 11 games under .500 and God only knows how far back in the division they are, they will look for some positive […]
Domonic Brown has been activated from the DL after suffering a concussion back on July 23rd in St. Louis. Brown, who had been hitting .271 with 24 HR and 69 RBI before headed to the DL, went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in his rehab start with Class-A Lakewood. In response to […]
After yesterday's reports that Phillies' reliever Antonio Bastardo had been handed and accepted a 50-game suspension due to his activitiy related to the Biogenesis scandal, the Phillies need a replacement. This afternoon, the Phillies selected the contract of 29-year-old, left-handed pitcher Cesar Jimenez. Jimenez, who is 4-2 with a 3.12 ERA in 36 games with […]
This one is going to be quick and to the point. The Phillies need to start winning or people are going to stop coming to the ball park. Yesterday's 11-inning loss to the Braves was just another example of how this team has played baseball for the past two years. Lazy, un-driven, and shakey bullpen […]
After last night's disgusting loss to the San Francisco Giants, the Phillies are now a season-worst 8 games under .500 as they head into the weekend. Thirteen and a half games out of first in the division, the Phillies have continued to fail at keeping it together in close ball games. Last night after Cole […]