Sixth Inning Shakeup (and Shoddy Offense) Costs the Phillies’ Chance at Doubleheader Split

Sean O'Sullivan was the recipient of the Phillies minor league callup for last nights final game of the doubleheader with the Atlanta Braves. With six games set to be played in five day, the team needed a spot-starter. Headed into last night's contest, O'Sullivan had previously made 37 major league start for a combination of […]

Andrew Gillen  •  29 Jun 2014
David Buchanan and Phils Look to Avoid Sweep Against Braves, Aaron Harang

The Phillies were swept in yesterday's day-night doubleheader 10-3 and 5-1, respectively. Falling to 36-45 at the season's mid-way mark, the Phillies are now on pace to lose 90 games. The Phillies' bats failed to show up to the park yesterday, as they mounted just four runs. In the finale of the doubleheader the Phils […]

Erik Seybold  •  29 Jun 2014
This Week in Flyers’ History Week Ending July 6th

This Week in Flyers History By Mike Watson #163399221 / gettyimages.com   The 2014 NHL Draft was front and center the past few days at the WellsFargoCenter. The realization of a lifelong dream for many young men from all corners of the globe, to be drafted into the NHL, were about to come true. No […]

Mike Watson  •  29 Jun 2014
Errors and Antonio Bastardo Blow Game 1, Phillies Look to Rebound in Game 2

  #479588617 / gettyimages.com Last night, the Phillies (36-44) opened a four game series with a 4-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves (42-38). After giving up four early runs, Kyle Kendrick (3-8 4.22 ERA) settled down and went eight innings striking out career high eight batters. In the first game of today’s doubleheader, Roberto Hernandez […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  28 Jun 2014
Roberto Hernandez, Ervin Santana Square Off In Game One Of Day-Night Doubleheader

Photo: Philliedelphia/Andrew Gillen Freddie Freeman beat the Phillies last night, 4-2 in game one of this four-game set. Freeman, who drove in all four of the Braves' runs last night, went 3-for-5 including a three-run home run and a double. It was not Kyle Kendrick's night. Despite going eight innings, his team was unable to […]

Erik Seybold  •  28 Jun 2014
Marquis and Sizemore Shine in Lehigh Valley debut

Two of the more significant flyers the Phillies have added to their organization in recent weeks made their respected debuts last night for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs against the Rochester Red Wings. Pitcher Jason Marquis was signed a few weeks ago and is on the mend from Tommy John Surgery. Grady Sizemore who fell […]

Account Deleted  •  28 Jun 2014
Freeman Homer Propels Braves To Win Over Phils

Freeman's three-run homer was key in Atlanta's 4-2 victory Friday night Kyle Kendrick recovered from another rocky start, but the Phillies offense wasn’t able to overcome a solid outing from Julio Teheran as the Braves won the first of the four game series, 4-2. Kendrick has made a lot of press for his first inning […]

Andrew Sifari  •  27 Jun 2014
Kyle Kendrick and the Phillies Look to Start Series on Right Foot

  #450788224 / gettyimages.com Late last night, in the 14th inning, Chase Utley turned on a fastball right down the middle to walk the Phillies (36-42) off with a 5-3 win over the Marlins (39-40). With that win, the Phillies split the series with the Marlins. Cole Hamels (2-4 2.84 ERA) started the game against […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  27 Jun 2014
Chase Utley Sends Everyone Home Happy in the 14th

Photo: Philliedelphia/Andrew Gillen Having gone down two games to one after the first three contests, the Phillies had to win last night's game to continue their streak of not losing a series. They were set up well, with their best pitcher of the season taking to the hill. Cole Hamels, whose losing record is the […]

Andrew Gillen  •  27 Jun 2014