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The 2014 season could be easily labeled a "disappointment" by most fans of the Phillies. Even with that phrasing, the team hasn't necessarily had a disappointing loss the last couple of weeks. Last night's contest filled that void. After jumping out to an early 6-2 lead behind Cliff Lee, the offense looked formidable once again, […]
Cody Asche's 2-run shot sparked a four-run inning during the Phillies' 10-6 loss Saturday The Phillies offense was great early in support of Cliff Lee, but the Diamondbacks battled back to tie the game and eventually win it in the tenth on Saturday. Lee wasn't his usual sharp self to start off the game, though […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Andrew Gillen Welcome to the end, everybody! Well, that is, assuming a trade does actually occur. The "Cliff Lee could be on his way out of Philadelphia" horse has been beaten to death twice, so let's not dwell too much. The fact that Lee's last start in Citizens Bank Park could be this evening, […]
#452235554 / gettyimages.com Yesterday, the Phillies (45-58) avoided a sweep by the Giants (57-45) backed by a ten-strikeout performance by Cole Hamels (5-5 2.72 ERA). The Phillies sent Kyle Kendrick (5-10 4.87 ERA) to hill to open a series against the Diamondbacks (44-59). Kendrick has had problems with giving up homeruns all season and […]
The Phillies pulled away from a four-game sweep yesterday as they secured a 2-1 win in the finale against the Giants. Cole Hamels notched his 5th win of the year as he pitched eight one-run innings whilst allowing 6 hits. Hamels dominated the Giants' offense who whiffed 10 times against the lefty. Jonathan Papelbon got […]
#159640246 / gettyimages.com Well, well, well…here we are again. Another football season is upon us as the Philadelphia Eagles begin training camp today just a couple blocks from their home field. As the Eagles embark on Year 2 of the Chip Kelly era, expectations, as they have been for many years here, are sky […]
My measuring stick for Ryne Sandberg this season is Charlie Manuel in his last two seasons in Philadelphia. Manuel apparently needed to be fired so urgently the team sent him packing on the day it was scheduled to hire him, sending the message they need to get Sandberg at the helm as soon as possible. […]
#452046650 / gettyimages.com The Phillies continue to explore trades before the July 31 trade deadline that will bring the team some young talent going forward. Some of the Phillies have drawn trade interest, including starter A.J. Burnett. Burnett has drawn some interest from both the Baltimore Orioles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team […]
As the Phillies have had to resort to benching Ryan Howard, the attention on Howard is stronger than ever before. The Phillies are faced with the reality that Howard cannot play as he once was able to in the past. Without a designated hitter in the National League, the Phillies have few options. Now […]
Fans of offensive baseball would be severely disappointed with last evening's ballgame. They'd also be discouraged with the pitching matchup set for today's afternoon contest. Cole Hamels, easily the best starting pitcher on the Phillies this season, has been worth every bit of his $100+ million contract. Pitching for San Francisco is Tim Hudson, who, […]
