3/24- Do We Have a Phillies Roster?

Photo by Richard Wilkins Jr. The answer to that title- not quite. However, things are pretty close to set. The Phillies, in cutting Kevin Frandsen yesterday, have 37 players on the 40 man roster now. They have nine non-roster invitees still in camp yet as well. Given that you have to be on the 40 man […]

Rich Wilkins  •  24 Mar 2014
Collectors Corner, 3/23/14

  A great thing about collecting is stumbling onto something you never knew existed.  Take for instance, the 2003 Steve Carlton bobble head.  As part of the final season at Veterans Stadium the Phillies hosted several bobble head giveaway games, including June 22 – when a Steve Carlton figurine was handed out.  At this point […]

The Phillies Collector  •  23 Mar 2014
Phillies Cut Kevin Frandsen

After today’s game, against the Twins, the Phillies outrighted Kevin Frandsen and sent him to the Leigh Valley Iron Pigs. Kevin Frandsen has 72 hours to accept or reject. If he rejects the move, he will become a free agent. Frandsen has played for the Phillies the last two seasons after playing for the Angels […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  23 Mar 2014
Jimmy Rollins and the Offense Back Kendrick’s Strong Outing

Yesterday, the Phillies took the loss to the Pirates. A.J.Burnett pitched very well except for the six walks, but only gave up two runs in 5.1 innings. Today the Phillies faced the Twins at Bright House Field. Kyle Kendrick took the hill for the Phillies for his fourth start of the spring. Kyle went into […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  23 Mar 2014
Losing Streak reaches 24

  “Together We Build,” the Philadelphia 76ers slogan has been all season. Well, for now, they are building history—not the good kind. Philadelphia lost its 24th consecutive game Saturday night to the Chicago Bulls, 91-81.  The loss was their second this weekend. They now stand two games away from matching the NBA’s record losing streak […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  23 Mar 2014
Flight Plan: Stepping Up at the Right Time

Luke Schenn and Steve Ott battle for a loose puck in a 4-1 Philadelphia Flyers victory over the St. Louis Blues. Image c/o Amy Irvin of 38Photography. The Philadelphia Flyers may not have gained much ground in the standings, but they have certainly gained some respect league-wide as they went 4-0-0 this week and beat […]

Nick Dobrowolski  •  23 Mar 2014
Kyle Kendrick, Phil Hughes Square Up As Phillies Host Twins

(Photo: Matt Rappa/Philliedelphia.com) The Phillies wound up losing to the Pirates yesterday 5-3 even with some offensive highlights. A.J. Burnett went 5 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on seven hits. Burnett struggled with command, allowing 6 walks against two strike outs. Backed by solo homers from Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, and Cody Asche, Burnett […]

Erik Seybold  •  23 Mar 2014
This Week in Flyers’ History: Week Ending March 29th

Free Agent signings. For most sports fans, we’re always looking to have our favorite teams make a splash with them. They usually occur in the off-season, with the sports media creating the hype and rumors driving the price up for exceptional talent. Teams look to buy a player to add to their roster with the […]

Mike Watson  •  23 Mar 2014
Flyers win fifth straight game, send St. Louis home with the blues

  A 4-1 victory over the NHL-best St. Louis Blues on Saturday afternoon extended the Flyers' win streak to five games and continued to prove the team's flourishing dominance in the league. Scott Hartnell, Brayden Schenn, Jakub Voracek, and Wayne Simmonds (EN) scored for the home team, while Jaden Schwartz tallied the lone goal for […]

Kim Pollock  •  22 Mar 2014