Articles by Erik Seybold (526)
Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Gallo Spring Training is right around the corner! It's been a long six months without Phillies baseball and starting next week, the Fightin's will be in Clearwater gearing up for the 2013 campaign. The Phillies will play their first game on February 23 against the now-American League team, the Houston Astros. The Phillies' […]
Photo: Erik Seybold's glorious photoshop skills Delmon Young has a lot to work for in order to make all of his incentives. Not only must Young stay out of trouble off the field, but he must also watch what he eats. Looks like no cheesesteaks for Delmon. In a report by Philly.com's Matt Gelb, Delmon Young […]
According to a report from CSN's Jim Salisbury, the Phillies are considering a deal with OF Delmon Young. The Phillies are still looking for a corner outfielder and Ruben Amaro Jr., who usually keeps team matters to himself, has not denied any rumors of the Phillies and Young. Amaro, who typically keeps matters of free-agency […]
(Photo: Todd Zolecki/2012) It's been nearly five whole months since we've heard any news about the Good Doctor. No heroic tales from the Amazon, nor any updates on his health. Today, however, there is some good news about the Phillies ace. According to CSN's Jim Salisbury, Roy Halladay will throw from a mound (weather permitting) […]
Photo: baseball-birthdays.net It's a sad day in the baseball world today. This morning, news broke that MLB Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver passed away yesterday at the age of 82. Weaver, who spent his whole career with the Baltimore Orioles, died of an apparent heart attack while on an Orioles' fantasy cruise in the Caribbean […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso. It's somewhat of a busy day for the Phillies. Earlier this morning they signed RHPs Aaron Cook and Juan Cruz to minor league deals and now there is a little more light being shed on second baseman Chase Utley's progress. In a report by CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury, Chase Utley is improving […]
Holy crap the Phillies have made a move. According to Fernando Ballesteros at the Mexican baseball magazine Puro Beisbol, the Phillies have signed 37-year-old Rodrigo Lopez to a minor league deal. Lopez, who is signing on for his second stint with the Phillies, last played for the team in 2009. (It is worth noting that it was […]
The Phillies continue to make small moves this offseason. Today they claimed LHP Mauricio Robles off of waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Robles, 23, has not seen any time in the big leagues, but has accumulated five years in the minors while splitting time between the Detroit Tigers' system and the Mariners' system. Last season, Robles […]
The Philadelphia Eagles meltdown continues, just a day following their 30-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. In a shocking move, the Eagles have released defensive end Jason Babin after the 11th game of the season. Babin, a 32-year-old veteran, spent the 2009, 2011, and 2012 seasons with the Eagles. Last season, Babin accumulated 18 sacks, […]
After dumping more than half of their players in a pathetic attempt to rebuild their sh***y team, the Miami Marlins have reportedly made an acquisition to make up for it. According to Sirius XM's Craig Mish, the Marlins have agreed to a contract with former Phillie Juan Pierre. Pierre, 35, signed a minor-league deal with […]