Phils Combine for 18 Hits; Galvis and Victorino Combine for Six RBI in 10-9 Win

The Phillies traveled to St. Louis last night for a four-game series at the Cardinals. Obviously, the Cards and Phils' first meeting of the season will bring back a few painful memories from last season's NLDS in which the Cards came out on top, and were eventual World Series Champions. Joe Blanton and Jake Westbrook […]

Danielle  •  24 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
Report: Phillies’ Jimmy Rollins About to Be a Daddy as Wife Johari Goes Into Labor

The website iPhillyChitChat.com reports that Jimmy Rollins just "ran out of a party in his honor" because his wife Johari just went into labor. Congratulations to the long-time Phillies shortstop! Baseball-wise, I would not mind a few days of Freddy Galvis at short and either Pete Orr or Mike Fontenot at second base.

Sports Talk Philly  •  20 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
Phillies Take Series Against Padres in 3-2 Mother’s Day Win

Cole Hamels' suspension came to a close today in his first start back. He didn't miss a start, instead, he switched places in the rotation with Roy Halladay who pitched tremendously last night. This afternoon's game was the rubber match of the series, and what a great game it was on Mother's Day! Jimmy Rollins […]

Danielle  •  13 May 2012
Mother’s Day Matinée: Cole Hamels Back Fresh From Suspension Takes On Pads

Happy Mother's day to all you mothers out there! We here at Philliedelphia appreciate all the hard work you've done in your lives. You've made us people who we are today and for that we thank you. This afternoon, Cole Hamels (4-1, 2.45 ERA), fresh off of his suspension, will make his eighth start of […]

Erik Seybold  •  13 May 2012
Lee’s First Task Back: Prevent Sweep Against Mets

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) Thank you, baseball Gods.  Cliff Lee (0-1, 1.96 ERA) is back from his DL stint with a strained oblique and he is back in the rotation. Lee will make his first start since April 18 when he tossed 10 scoreless innings – yes 10. Remember that? – against the San Francisco Giants. […]

Erik Seybold  •  09 May 2012