Yes, Stephen Gallo Predicted Two Ryan Howard Home Runs at the Phillies Game Yesterday

Well, since our own Stephen Gallo made a prediction yesterday that was actually right and since he's gloating all over the place, the rest of us a Philliedelphia figured we would just get it out of hte way and give him his props. Here is what he said prior to the game: Here is a […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  30 Apr 2011
Wondering About Oswalt, Bullpen Issues, and Why Call Up a .105-Hitting Catcher?

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy longbeachstate.com As the Phillies get ready to take on the Mets, there is certainly a lot going on behind the scenes, and plenty of questions as well. How will the Phillies deal with the loss of Oswalt, already down a starting pitcher?The Phillies called up Vance Worley to take Joe […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  29 Apr 2011
Joe Blanton To The Disabled List; Vance Worley Called Up

Posted by Danielle Wilson Joe Blanton has been placed on the disabled list with a right medial impingement of the elbow. Vance Worley (2-2, 2.78 ERA in four starts in Lehigh Valley) has been called up and will start on Friday against the New York Mets in his place. What the hell!? Update 8:52 P.M.: […]

Danielle  •  28 Apr 2011
When it Rains… Carlos Ruiz Leaves Phillies Game With an Apparent Injury

Posted by Frank Klose After his 1st inning at bat, Carlos Ruiz did not take the field to catch.  The official word, according to many sources via Twitter, is "lower back tightness". Pete Orr is the emergency catcher.

Sports Talk Philly  •  27 Apr 2011
Phillies’ Roy Oswalt Leaves the Team to Respond to Tornadic Activity at Home

Posted by Frank Klose According to David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News, Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt has left the team for "Personal reasons." Yesterday, Oswalt uncharacterisitically left without talking to reporters, writes Matt Gelb. To this situation, Gelb adds, "A Phillies official says Roy Oswalt has left the team for personal reasons. No expected […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  27 Apr 2011
Domonic Brown Update: Phillies Prospect has Stellar Day; Goes 6-6 (Nah)

Posted by Christina Angelos Courtesy of gcobb.com Philadelphia Phillies rookie outfielder Domonic Brown broke his right hand during spring training and had the hook of the hamate bone removed. It was tough news especially after getting his first hit.  After a month of waiting around to play baseball, Dom Brown has been playing in extended […]

Christina Angelos  •  26 Apr 2011
It’s the One Year Anniversary of the Ryan Howard Deal. How’s it Looking for the Phillies Now?

Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy Phillies.com One year ago today, the Philadelphia Phillies signed Ryan Howard to the richest deal in club history by extending him for five years and $125 million.   I figured we would take a look at some of the reaction from a year ago and see just how that looks now. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  26 Apr 2011
Ian Kennedy and the Diamondbacks Shut Out Phillies

Posted by Danielle Wilson I don't know where to begin with this one. Cliff Lee was dominant, but gave up two home runs. The Phillies' defense was top-notch, but their offense was putrid. I could have sworn that the Diamondbacks had the worst team ERA in baseball, but apparently Ian Kennedy was able to shut down […]

Danielle  •  25 Apr 2011