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Erik Seybold

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Articles by Erik Seybold (526)

Former Phillie Brad Lidge Designated For Assignment By Nationals

According to the Washington Post's Amanda Comak, former-Phillies closer Brad Lidge has been designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals.  Lidge, 35, signed a one-year $1MM deal with the Nationals in the offseason. In 11 appearances (9 1/3 IP), Lidge is posting an 0-1 record with a 9.86 ERA and only two saves. Lidge was […]

Erik Seybold  •  17 Jun 2012
Kendrick Makes Start, Looking To Prevent Sweep In Toronto

After dropping the first two games of this series in Toronto, the Phillies will turn to Kyle Kendrick in an effort to prevent the sweep. Yesterday was just another example of bad luck and bad baseball. Cliff Lee had everything going for him. A nice lead, a good pitch count, and a chance to finally […]

Erik Seybold  •  17 Jun 2012
Cliff Lee Remains Winless As Phillies Drop Series In Extra Innings

Well it hasn't happened yet. Cliff Lee is still winless. We'll get short and to the point today. The Phillies scored five runs, including a three-run shot by John Mayberry Jr. in the third inning.  Cliff Lee allowed three runs on a season-high 12 hits over seven innings against the Blue Jays today. Lee had […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 Jun 2012
Rehab Updates From Clearwater: Howard, Utley Improving In Rehab Stints

(Philliedelphia: Steve Trapani) The news is getting better for the Phillies. Chase Utley and Ryan Howard are both improving during their rehab stints down in Clearwater. Chase Utley has been playing second base for the last few days and each game extending his playing time. Howard has been hitting and doing fielding drills during his rehab. […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 Jun 2012
Jim Thome Backs Joe Blanton’s Complete Game, Phillies Win 6-1 Over Twins

The Phillies looked really good tonight for the first time in a while. The bats were working and the arm of their starting pitcher, Joe Blanton, was good enough to defeat the Twins 6-1.  The Phils struck first in the second inning when Ty Wigginton hit a solo home run, his seventh of the season. […]

Erik Seybold  •  14 Jun 2012
Former Phillie Pedro Feliz Joins Camden Riversharks For Second Time

Photo: kpslonline.com Pedro Feliz, the 37-year old third baseman who helped the Phillies win their World Series in 2008, is back in the Delaware Valley for a second time and he'll be across the river. For the second time in his career, Feliz will be playing third base for the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League […]

Erik Seybold  •  14 Jun 2012
Phillies Seeking Series Win In Minnesota, Turn To Joe Blanton

It seems like the only way we're going to be able to beat teams is by scoring a lot of runs. It took 9 last night to beat the Twins and they still almost caught up to us. It's a good thing that the bats are working, but at the same time it's a bad […]

Erik Seybold  •  14 Jun 2012
Cole Hamels, Phillies Looking For Miracle In Minnesota

Yes I said miracle. It's that bad right now that the Phillies need a miracle to show some signs that they are not cellar dwellers. The Phillies have dropped from 2 1/2 games out of first to 9 1/2 in just ten games. Not to mention they have lost 9 out of their last 10 […]

Erik Seybold  •  13 Jun 2012
Wow: Chase Utley Booed In First Rehab Game

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) I would have never expected this to happen. After going 0-5 with three strike outs, Phillies second baseman Chase Utley was received with a round of boos.  The crowd is thinning here at Bright House Field as the game heads to extra innings, but a few of the fans that remained booed Chase […]

Erik Seybold  •  13 Jun 2012
Kyle Kendrick Starts As Struggling Phillies Look To Regain Consciousness Against Twins

Although they are sitting dead last in the NL East, the Phillies are not the worst team in baseball. Their 29-33 record is better than six other Major League teams. For instance, the Minnesota Twins are 24-35, they sit 8 1/2 games back in the AL Central and most likely will stay there. Tonight the […]

Erik Seybold  •  12 Jun 2012