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Erik Seybold

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Articles by Erik Seybold (526)

A.J. Burnett Leads Phils In Attempt to Sweep Cubs In Sunday Finale

Chase Utley led the Phillies offense yet again yesterday afternoon, foing 3-3 with a HR and two runs scored. Cliff Lee manned the mound well and was back to "normal". After allowing 8 ER in his first start of the year last Monday, Lee held the Cubbies scoreless through seven innings – earning his second […]

Erik Seybold  •  06 Apr 2014
Cliff Lee Looking to Rebound From “Rough” Win, Takes On Samardzija and Cubs

The Phillies won yesterday's game with a score of 7-2 thanks to home runs from Chase Utley and John Mayberry Jr. Utley drove in three runs while going 2-for-5 while Ben Revere and Domonic Brown both went 3-for-5. Roberto Hernandez went 5 1/3 innings in his Phillies regular season debut, allowing two earned runs on […]

Erik Seybold  •  05 Apr 2014
A.J. Burnett Makes Phillies Debut As Phils Look To Resume Explosive Hitting

(Photo: Andrew Shipotofsky/Philliedelphia.com) The Phillies (1-0) opened up the season yesterday with an explosive offensive performance in their 14-10 win over the Texas Rangers. With a grand slam from Jimmy Rollins and Cody Asche going 3-for-4 with 2 RBI, 4 runs scored, and a HR, the Phillies defeated their opponent Rangers. Cliff Lee earned the win […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Apr 2014
Mets Sign Bobby Abreu to Minor League Deal

Someone has pounced on outfielder Bobby Abreu.  Today, the Mets signed the 40-year old veteran to a minor league deal. Abreu, who was just cut by the Phillies last Wednesday, hit .244 in 41 AB this spring with his former Phillie team. The Phillies informed Abreu on Wednesday that he would not be making the […]

Erik Seybold  •  31 Mar 2014
Opening Day: Cliff Lee Starts To Kick Off 2014 Season Against Rangers

(Photo: Philliedelphia.com/Steve Trapani) Happy Opening Day, everybody!  The best day of the year is here. The grass is freshly-cut, the hot dogs are cooking on the rollers, the beer is on tap and the entire country is celebrating. Opening Day is upon us and we here at Philliedelphia are ready and we hope you are […]

Erik Seybold  •  31 Mar 2014
Philliedelphia’s 2014 Predictions: AL and NL Wild Card Winners

Yesterday we concluded our division winner predictions with the American and National League East. Today we will cover the "other teams" who make the playoffs by grant of a Wild Card. For the second year in a row now, the MLB will feature four (two per league) Wild Card teams who will face off against […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 Mar 2014
Philliedelphia’s 2014 Predictions: AL and NL Eastern Divisions

Yesterday we brought you our writers' predictions for the American League and National League Central division teams. The day prior, we brought you the Western division teams. Today we will share with you our predictions with the Eastern divisions from both leagues.  Andrew Shipotofsky: AL East: Rays (93-69) Red Sox (90-72) Orioles (87-75) Blue Jays […]

Erik Seybold  •  29 Mar 2014
Philliedelphia’s 2014 Predictions: AL and NL Central Divisions

Yesterday, our writers shared with you their predictions for the American and National League Western Division teams in 2014. With many different opinions and predictions, we bring you the American League and National League Central Division teams predictions.  Andrew Gillen: AL Central: Tigers (95-67) Royals (91-71) White Sox (82-80) Indians (77-85) Twins (65-97) The Tigers […]

Erik Seybold  •  28 Mar 2014
Philliedelphia’s 2014 Predictions: AL and NL Western Divisions

The 2014 season begins next Sunday as the San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers although  Monday is officially Opening Day. We here at Philliedelphia.com will be giving you our predictions for this season's outcomes. For the next five days, stay tuned to see how our writers think this season will turn out. Beginning with the […]

Erik Seybold  •  27 Mar 2014
Cliff Lee, Justin Verlander Get The Start As Phillies, Tigers Meet

The Phillies are coming off of a 6-0 victory against the New York Yankees last night. Led by back-to-back home runs from Ryan Howard and Marlon Byrd, the Phillies sent out Jeff Manship to the mound. Manship went four innings allowing five hits while striking out two. Today the Phillies will send Cliff Lee to […]

Erik Seybold  •  26 Mar 2014