Articles by Erik Seybold (526)
The Phillies had their tails handed to them yesterday at the hands of the Yankees. In their 4-0 loss, the only bright spot in the game came from 24-year old Dave Buchanan, who threw two scoreless innings against the Yanks. Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez debuted with the Phils, only to not live up to expectation (yet). […]
(Photo: Frank Klose/Philliedelphia.com) The Phillies fell to the Blue Jays yesterday in a rain-shortened spring training opener. Although the game ended early, the Phillies looked more good than bad. Roberto Hernandez was hit hard, giving up two earned in two innings pitched. Ryan Howard, Marlon Byrd, and Ronny Cedeno all had RBI's, but it wasn't […]
It's finally here, folks. Phillies spring training '14 has been in effect for two weeks now and today the Phillies will get their first Grapefruit League game in as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Bright House Field. After yet another dismal season in 2013 (73-89), the Phillies look forward to improving their […]
Photo: @darrenrovell Can you smell that? It smells like change…and bacon. The Phillies' AAA-affiliate Lehigh Valley IronPigs debuted a new attire of uniforms for the 2014 season, aimed to commemorate and highlight the spirit and character of the Lehigh Valley. This morning, the team unveiled the new unis on the website SmellTheChange.com. This campaign, is […]
The Phillies and Braves will honor the late Jim Fregosi, who passed away last Friday, in a pre-game tribute on March 5 at Bright House Field. Fregosi, 71, passed away February 14 after suffering multiple strokes on an MLB alumni cruise. Phillies vice president of alumni relations Larry Shenk announced the tribute today in a […]
(Wikipedia Commons) The Phillies have made their first cut of the 2014 season and the axe falls on right-handed pitcher Chad Gaudin. Gaudin, 30, signed a minor-league deal with the Phils back on January 21. Sought after as an effective bullpen piece or a starter, who went 5-2 w/ a 3.06 ERA in 30 games […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose Fact: Pete Orr is a Phillie no more. The utility infielder signed with the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor-league deal today after spending three seasons in the Phillies' organization. The 34 year old Orr played 96 big league games during his tenure in red pinstripes, mainly spending his time with the Triple-A […]
The Braves have already clinched the division, but home field advantage in the postseason is still up for grabs. The Braves and Cardinals are tied for best record in the NL and the Phillies are being called upon to try and falter the Braves' chances at home field advantage. Last night the Phillies were silenced […]
After Cliff Lee's performance of his career last night, the Phillies are back to 10 games under .500. Cliff Lee struck out 14 Marlins last night and drove in 4 RBI as well in the Phillies' 12-2 win in the series opener. Tonight Roy Halladay (3-4, 7.28 ERA) will take on Brian Flynn (0-1, 10.13 […]
The Phillies barely hung on last night as they edged the Nationals 5-4. Cole Hamels earned his 8thwin of the year after tossing six innings of three-run ball against the Nationals. His counterpart, Gio Gonzalez, was hit for four earned on nine hits in six frames. Carlos Ruiz continued his hot streak with two doubles […]