Joe Blanton Opens Three-Game Set With Dodgers

After winning their first series in nearly a month, the Phillies are over in the West Coast for six games. They'll split the next six games between the Dodgers and the Giants. Off to a good start in the second-half, the Phillies will look to remain in a winning state as they near the July […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 Jul 2012
Report: Phillies Planning To Offer Hamels $120 Million

Oh boy. According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Phillies are plannin to offer lefthander Cole Hamels a five-year, $120MM deal. The very same deal that they signed Cliff Lee with back in December of 2010.  An offer of $120 million over five years, which was the very deal Cliff Lee signed with the Phillies, […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 Jul 2012
Roy Halladay’s Rehab Appearance Goes Okay

It's a good sign from Clearwater tonight, folks. Roy Halladay has completed his first rehab assignment for the Phillies. Although he was a bit rusty, the Phillies ace did an alright job tonight. Tonight the right-hander made the start for the single-A Clearwater Threshers against the Fort Myers Miracle. The game was televised and broadcast on […]

Erik Seybold  •  12 Jul 2012
Cole Hamels Says He Is Intrigued By Playing on West Coast; If Traded, Could Return to Phillies

Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani If you haven't read this interview between CSN's Leslie Gudel and Phillies lefthander Cole Hamels, please do so. It's a great interview and an in-depth look on what Cole Hamels is thinking of this whole situation involving his future with this team. In the interview, Hamels opens up to Gudel about his […]

Erik Seybold  •  08 Jul 2012
Roy Halladay Could Be Pitching In Clearwater By Thursday

Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani Great news, everyone!  Roy Halladay will pitch a bullpen session on Tuesday in Clearwater and will aim to be back with the club by next week according to MLB's Todd Zolecki. The Phillies' ace righthander has missed the entire month of June with a lat strain on his right side, retroactive to […]

Erik Seybold  •  08 Jul 2012
Joe Blanton Seeks Series Split Against Braves

Last night was just another sad example of 2012 Phillies baseball. It's almost guaranteed that Kendrick could have gone eight innings last night. He was at 89 pitches. 89 pitches, Charlie. Antonio Bastardo blew the game after surrendering five two-out runs in the eighth inning. The Braves got away with a win against the Phillies […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Jul 2012
Ryan Howard Likely To Start Tomorrow Against Braves

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) Well I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but I guess it won't hurt. According to MLB's Todd Zolecki, Ryan Howard is likely to start tomorrow's game vs the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies will open a three-game home stand before headed into the All-Star break. The […]

Erik Seybold  •  05 Jul 2012
Winless Cliff Lee Hopeful To Turn Around Against Mets, Young

The Phillies are 10 games under .500 for the first time since June of 2002. Damn. There's not much to say besides the Phillies need a freaking miracle to head to the postseason, but if they keep playing this way they may just have to give up and become sellers. After being destroyed by the Mets […]

Erik Seybold  •  04 Jul 2012
Cole Hamels Seeking First Win Against Marlins This Season

Well last night wasn't the start we were looking for. Cliff Lee was lit up for six earned and the Phils only produced two runs themselves. It wasn't a good game at all, and for Cliff Lee it hasn't been a good season at all. The Marlins now hold a 4-3 record against the Phillies […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 Jun 2012