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Posted by Mike Frohwirth The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA) fell to the Syracuse Chiefs (Nationals affiliate) on Sunday, 2-0. On Dog Day at the Park, the host IronPigs disappointed 8,690 humans, and an undisclosed number of canines. The 'Pigs fell to 1-2 on the season, and are back below the .500 mark, where they have […]

Posted by Mike Frohwirth The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA) won their season (and home) opener, defeating the Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees, 7-2. The win improved their record to 1-0, which is the first time the franchise has had a winning record. Vance Worley was the winning pitcher, throwing six scoreless innings, and allowing only four […]

Posted by Mike Frohwirth Buster, courtesy of Lakewood BlueClaws The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (AAA) and the Scranton Wilkes Barre Yankees were rained out Friday night. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Monday, April 18th. The Yankees were very fortunate not to have to face IronPigs starter Nate Bump. Bump […]

Posted by Mike Frohwirth readingphillies.com The rosters for the Phillies' minor league affiliates have been determined, and the Phils' prospects (and "organizational players") begin action this week. Lehigh Valley (AAA) Catchers — Erik Kratz, Dane Sardinha Infielders — Josh Barfield, Ronnie Belliard, Brian Bocock (DL), Tagg Bozied (DL), Kevin Frandsen, Robert Hudson, Jeff Larish Outfielders […]

In the previous post, we determined that the Phillies are likely to carry ten pitchers in the postseason's first round. The projected definites: Starting Pitchers (4): Halladay, Lee, Hamels, Oswalt Relief Pitchers (3): Madson, Bastardo, Worley This leaves three postseason roster spots open, with eight candidates to fill them: Brad Lidge, David Herndon, Kyle Kendrick, […]