Writer: Kevin Durso
Three years ago to this day, Philadelphia lost the greatest voice in the world; Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas. The voice of the Phillies, the voice of our summers. The voice of Veterans Stadium and Citizens Bank Park. The voice of the 2008 World Series Champions. There is no chance that anyone could ever […]
Remember this guy? This is the so-called washed-up left fielder that the Phillies had on their roster for three seasons from 2009 to 2011. During his time with the Phillies, he hit for a .264 average, hit 70 home runs and drove in 260 RBIs. For a lineup that "hasn't been hitting the ball hard […]
The day began with so much fanfare. By the end of the day, there had been nothing to cheer about. From the beginning to the end, it was not a celebration, it was a nightmare. The Marlins played exactly the type of game you'd want the Phillies to play. They scored when they had to. […]
Well, the first series didn't go exactly as planned for the Phillies, but history tells us that the Phillies generally don't do well against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. So, after going 1-2 to start, the Phillies are hoping for a little home cooking. The new-look Miami Marlins come into town off a deflating defeat. After […]
Placido Polanco, Brian Schneider and the Phillies open their season against the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) Opening Day. The start of a new season is upon us, and it all starts in Pittsburgh. The Phillies are set to open their season against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Last season, the Pirates posted a 72-90 record, good enough […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Roy Halladay allowed two runs on three hits in two innings in his final spring start. (Courtesy of SI.com) After today, there are just three games left that count toward the Phillies spring training record. After that, they all count. Ultimately, you can't take that record to heart, especially with some […]
Posted by Kevin Durso The Phillies won a franchise-record 102 games and their fifth straight NL East title in 2011. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) Another baseball season is just days away. It's the best time of the year in my opinion, because for once we can take all the offseason talk and just let the story of […]
Posted by Kevin Durso After several spring starts, we finally saw what may be a tailor-made game. With Cole Hamels on the mound and as close as you can get to the Opening Day lineup, the Phillies pulled out a victory late. Hamels started the day with three perfect innings before allowing a solo home […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Vance Worley allowed 11 runs in four innings in today's 11-7 loss to the Twins. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) After his last start didn’t go as expected, Vance Worley said he was ditching the split-changeup that Roy Halladay had tried to show him. With that off his plate, the rest of his repertoire […]
Posted by Kevin Durso Roy Halladay pitched 6 1/3 innings allowing two runs in the Phillies' 3-3 tie against the Orioles. It was another split-squad day for the Phillies as they faced the Orioles and the Tigers. Their game against the Orioles was close the whole way, while they let the game against the Tigers […]
