On the Phillies Bench: The Versatile Delwyn “DWeezy” Young

Posted by Frank Klose One under-the-radar Phillies signing was signing Delwyn Young to a minor league contract .   While most who signed such contracts found themselves wearing uniform numbers in the 70s and 80s, Young got a nice low number 24 jersey, one small indication that he is in the Phillies' plans.  Young will be […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  07 Mar 2011
Should Phillies Fans Worry About Chase Utley?

Posted by Stephen Gallo Courtesy www.phillies.com It’s a slow Friday in the Phillies universe, so why not talk about one of the more head scratching issues going on right now? I know Spring Training 2011 is only two weeks old, but should we be worried about the long term health of fan favorite, Chase Utley? […]

Steve  •  25 Feb 2011
Two turns into rotation, 2016 Phillies starters outperforming 2011 counterparts

Embed from Getty Images By: Matt Rappa, managing editor PHILADELPHIA — Ten games into the season, we are catching a glimpse of what could be the next successful era of Philadelphia Phillies baseball. One that doesn't include six-time All-Star second baseman Chase Utley, 2008 World Series MVP left-hander Cole Hamels, nor 2007 National League MVP […]

Matt Rappa  •  15 Apr 2016
Sneak Preview: Phillies 2011 Playoff Caps / Hats Before They are Released

They are in some stores ready to be released at a clincher's notice.   What do you think?  I like them better than last year's.

Sports Talk Philly  •  13 Sep 2011
MLB Ennui: 2011 Playoff Picture is Mostly Settled

Posted by Frank Klose I remember back in 2008 wrapping up the night courses I was teaching at Holy Family University.  Class ended just after 9p.m., and there was one thing I did every time I was there:  I raced to nearby Whitman Tavern to watch the end of the night's baseball games on their […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  10 Sep 2011
Making Memories: Reliving the Phillies’ First Half

Posted by Kevin Durso The halfway point of the season is now officially upon us, an after playing 91 games, the Phillies are sitting atop the standings in all of baseball. Just as we all expected, right? Well, maybe not completely as expected, because this Phillies’ season has been anything but ordinary so far. With […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 Jul 2011
Report: Phillies Don’t Want Roy Halladay to Start the All-Star Game

Posted by Frank Klose According to a report on CBS Sports, the Phillies are "iffy" on Roy Halladay starting this year's All-Star game. Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee is quoted in the piece: "You're looking at a guy that's leading the league in innings pitched by a pretty good size," Dubee said. "I don't know […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  05 Jul 2011
Phillies Closer Ryan Madson: All-Star Game More Important than World Series

Posted by Frank Klose "The best possible thing in baseball is winning the World Series. The second best thing is losing the World Series. "~Tommy Lasorda Well, Ryan Madson begs to differ. According to the Delaware County Daily Times' Ryan Lawrence via Twitter, Ryan Madson would prefer an All-Star appearance to the World Series. What? […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 Jun 2011