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Erik Seybold

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Articles by Erik Seybold (526)

Cole Hamels Opens Up Key Series With Mets At Citi Field

(Photo: Wikipedia Commons) Happy Memorial Day everybody! We here at Philliedelphia would love to express our appreciation and gratitude to the men and women who have served and who are currently serving for our country. I wouldn't be here typing this article if it weren't for all of you. Memorial Day baseball is a big […]

Erik Seybold  •  28 May 2012
Roy Halladay & Phillies Aim For Sweep Over Cardinals

I've got a date with my grandmother today and a slight hangover so here's a quick preview for you guys.  8 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, Loss.  That was Roy Halladay's line the last time he faced the Cardinals, in Game 5 of the NLDS last year. Roy pitched a great […]

Erik Seybold  •  27 May 2012
Cliff Lee, Kyle Lohse On The Hill As The Phillies & Cardinals Clash

Well last night was pretty crazy. Despite the bad pitching and near-lead blowing outings, the Phillies still managed to rack 10 runs on a season-high 18 hits in their 10-9 win over St. Louis last night. Taking game one of this four-game set doesn't really say a lot, but hey the Phils are back at […]

Erik Seybold  •  25 May 2012
Doc Halladay Aims For Second Straight Win, Takes On Jordan Zimmermann & Nationals

Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani The Phillies are back on the losing road. Having lost three straight games, the Phillies will turn to Roy Halladay to break them out of this new skid. The Phillies finally won a game for Halladay after going 0-5 in five straight starts. Tonight they'll look to keep up the run support […]

Erik Seybold  •  22 May 2012
Jimmy Rollins Placed On Paternity Leave To Spend Time With His Newborn Daughter

First off, congratulations to Jimmy and Johari Rollins on the birth of their daughter Camryn Drew Rollins! It looks as if Chase Utley's son Benjamin Cooper has a playmate. The Phillies shortstop became a dad for the first time late Sunday night. Of course all of the details are private with the Rollins's, but what is known […]

Erik Seybold  •  22 May 2012
Placido Polanco Returns, Kyle Kendrick Starts Three-Game Set as Phillies Face Rival Nationals

The Phillies' winning streak snapped Saturday night and their new losing streak began yesterday when they lost 5-1 to Boston. That series is over and it's time to look forward. The Phillies will be home for the next three days before embarking on a seven-game road trip. Tonight, they open up their second series of […]

Erik Seybold  •  21 May 2012
Lee and Beckett In Testy Rubber Match For Series Finale

The Phils' winning streak came to a hault last night, but that doesn't mean they can't get back on the horse and keep winning. With the series split at one-a-piece, the Phillies are aiming to take the series over the Red Sox, and they're sending out Cliff Lee (0-1, 1.95 ERA). Lee is making his […]

Erik Seybold  •  20 May 2012
Joe Blanton and Jon Lester Headline “Pat Burrell Day” as Phillies, Red Sox Battle Game 2

Thanks to @meechone who capped this pic for our enjoyment back in 2008.Look Out Ladies! Today, Pat "the Bat" will officially retire as a Phillie after he signs a one-day contract with the team he got his start from. There will be a nice ceremony before the game, he'll throw out the first pitch and most […]

Erik Seybold  •  19 May 2012
Cole Hamels and Phillies Look To Keep It Going Against Red Sox

Coming back from a 4-0 road trip, the Phillies are finally over .500 and are currently riding a five-game winning streak. They'll look to continue that streak as Interleague Play begins tonight. The Phils will host the Red Sox to open a three-game, weekend set. This is the first Interleague series that the Phillies will […]

Erik Seybold  •  18 May 2012
Roy Halladay Seeking First Win In Five Starts, Hector Luna in Lineup, as Phillies Face Cubs

  (Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) Tonight, the Phillies will attempt to make it five in a row aswell as attempt to sweep this two-game series in Chicago. The Phillies are sitting at .500 for the first time since April 7th and are aiming to go above the .500 mark for the first time since Opening Day. […]

Erik Seybold  •  17 May 2012