Blanton Looks to Rebound From Recent Falters, Takes On Mets

Today, the Phillies are looking to take the series in New York after taking yesterday's game by force, winning 8-4. Ty Wigginton came up clutch, going 3-3 with 6 RBI including a three-run home run. It put the Phils ahead and they'd never look back. It's good to have those kinds of games. Cole Hamels […]

Erik Seybold  •  29 May 2012
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
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
Both Phillies’ Charlie Manuel and Umpire Bob Davidson Suspended as MLB Makes Big Statement

Well, the curse words were so loud that we could hear them during the 8th inning Phillies' 1:00 Tuesday game against the Houston Astros.     The issue was, to Charlie Manuel, umpire Bob Davidson got in the way of catcher Brian Schneider on a dropped third strike.  Batter Jason Castro advanced to first base. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  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
Kendrick Makes Spot Start Against Cubs For DL-Ridden Worley

Vance Worley (3-2, 3.07 ERA) was scheduled to start the series opener tonight in Chicago against the Cubs, but his elbow felt otherwise. This afternoon, the Phillies placed Worley on the 15-day DL with right elbow sorness. With the Phillies riding a current three-game winning streak, this is not news the Phillies want to hear. Losing […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 May 2012