Why Trading Cliff Lee Right Now Makes Most Sense for Phillies

Photo Credit: Kevin Durso, Philliedelphia It's July 9.  Anyone can look at their calendar and figure that out, and it's not a date that is particularly pertinent to the game of baseball. At this point it is a matter of looking forward. A week from today, Major League Basbeall will host its annual All-Star Game.  […]

Greg Pinto  •  09 Jul 2013
Sixers Drop First Two Games In Orlando Pro Summer League

The 76ers' summer squad is in Orlando this week with nine other teams as a part of this year's Orlando Pro Summer League. The Sixers' roster for the Summer League can be seen here. Prior to the start of the Summer League, many people believed that the Sixers had one of the most talented rosters […]

Blair Hopkins  •  09 Jul 2013
Phillies Prospect Cesar Hernandez Makes Debut In Center Field

File this under "huh?" Tonight, the Phillies most-ready prospect at AAA, Cesar Hernandez, made a position change.  Despite being a sharp defensive second baseman, he manned a position up the middle other than his usual position: center field.    Hernandez started there Thursday and Friday. Jeff Schuler, who covers the AAA Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  08 Jul 2013
Phillies Beat Harper & The Nationals 3-2

Thanks to Matt Monroe for the screencap! Lannan pitched an excellent game tonight. He went 8 innings with 4 hits, no runs, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts. Papelbon came in the 9th and gave up 2 hits back to back. He ended up with 2 hits, 2 runs, and 2 earned runs. The game started […]

Christine Schramm  •  08 Jul 2013
John Lannan Makes Second Start Against Nationals In Series Opener

The Phillies are coming off of a must-win series victory over the Atlanta Braves this weekend. Despite getting whooped on Saturday, 13-4, the Phillies were able to rout their NL East rivals 7-3 yesterday. Jonathan Pettibone was solid through 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball en route to his fifth win of the year. With […]

Erik Seybold  •  08 Jul 2013
Erik Kratz to Begin Rehab Assignment with IronPigs

In a solemn clubhouse following a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on June 9, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel voiced concern over the left knee of catcher Erik Kratz, who had been injured during the game. Speaking with Comcast SportsNet, the skipper clearly believed that Kratz would miss an extended period of time.  “His [left] […]

Greg Pinto  •  08 Jul 2013
Phillies Weekly Preview 7/8-7/14

At 43-46, the Phillies enter another crucial week. The Nats and White Sox come to town. Here's the outlook. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (43-46, NL East-3) vs. WASHINGTON NATIONALS (46-42, NL East-2) WHERE: CBP WHEN: MONDAY-THURSDAY 7:05 TV: CSN PITCHING MATCH-UPS: Monday- Dan Haren (4-9, 6.15) vs. John Lannan (1-3, 5.15) Tuesday- Taylor Jordan (0-1, 2.70) vs. […]

Rich Wilkins  •  08 Jul 2013
After Tough Loss, Phillies Take Series Against Braves

One a blazing hot day after a huge loss, everything clicked for the Phillies this afternoon. The offense got it rolling with two quick runs off of Braves starter, Kris Medlen. They would contine to add on as the game went on. All Star, Domonic Brown had the two loudest RBIs, as did Ben Revere. […]

Account Deleted  •  07 Jul 2013
Phillies Look For Hope As Pettibone, Medlen Square Off In Series Finale

Well the Phillies certainly looked lost last night. A bad start from Kyle Kendrick followed by a lack of offensive production from the Phillies offense led to the Phils' 46th loss of the season. The Braves blasted 19 hits enroute to their 50th win of the year. Kyle Kendrick struggled early on and allowed six […]

Erik Seybold  •  07 Jul 2013