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Game Day 6-Pack: S that D, Shut it down

Please do not confuse this blog with the Washington Federals of the early 1980s that played in the now defunct United States Football League. No doubt their are a litany of die-hard fans who still morn…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week Part I: Nationally Ranked

Washington Nationals The exact timetable is still up in the air, but the Nats are definitely shutting down Stephen Strasburg…sometime. The team announced that they will shut down their ace for…Read More

Reds Vs. Phillies: One More Red Pun

Cole Hamels (14-6, 2.94 ERA) This daytime matinee has all the makings of a pitching classic. Despite not being able to extend his streak to three straight shut outs, Hamels was very good on the mound…Read More

Reds Vs. Phillies: Seeing Red

Vance Worley (6-8, 4.11 ERA) The Vanimal has seen better days on the mound of late. His ERA has steadily creaped up from a respectable 3.63 in his last three outings. I’m no baseball doctor, but…Read More

Reds vs. Phillies: Game II the squeakquel

Cliff Lee (2-7, 3.83 ERA) Cliff Lee’s struggles this year are well documented. The stat that stands out the most is his minuscule win total of 2. If there’s one area Lee is sure to dominate…Read More

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Phillies Phoes of the Week Part I: “Something rotten in the state of Wisconsin”

Milwaukee Brewers The Brewers and Phillies find themselves in similar positions heading into their four-game…Read More

Who will be the Phillies Andrew Bynum?

Believe it or not the 76ers are more relevant than the Phillies in August. Repeat, the 76ers are more…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week Part II: Something smells fishy

Miami Marlins This isn’t exactly how Ozzie Guillen and Jeffrey Loria drew up the season. The influx…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week Part I: Spoiler Alert

St Louis Cardinals On paper this Cardinals team is very very dangerous. In year 1 AP (After Pujols) the…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week Part II: So Long Larry Wayne

Atlanta Braves Atlanta comes to town winners 8 of their last 10 and playing some of their best baseball…Read More

Road to Redemption: Phillies Win 5-4 on Howard’s Game Winner in the 9th

Entering his final at-bat Sunday Ryan Howard was a paltry 9 for his last 47 (.191). Add to that he…Read More

The Doctor Is In: Halladay and the Phillies shutout the D-Backs 3-0

Now that’s the Roy Halladay we’ve come to know and love. Doc has battled through injuries…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week Part I: Just When I Thought I Was Out They Pull Me Back In

Arizona Diamondbacks Don’t look now but the Diamondbacks are back in playoff contention. The team…Read More

Phillies decide they don’t need an outfield, ship out Victorino and Pence

In a shocking and not-so-shocking turn of events the Phillies traded away Shane Victorino and Hunter…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week Part II: Hail to the Chief

Washington Nationals It may be a bit premature to hand over the NL East crown to the Nationals, but it…Read More

Minor Deals Phillies Major Blow

After Saturday nights 2-1 loss to the Braves, the Phillies deadline strategy has become much clearer.…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week Part I: “Manuel’s March”

Atlanta Braves The Phillies series with the Braves could be a course altering moment for the franchise.…Read More

Landing spots for the Flyin’ Hawaiian

My history teacher always preached to us to never take whatever some putz puts on the internet as fact.…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week: “Ahh screw it, let’s grab a brew”

San Francisco Giants Ah those pesky Giants are at it again. Manager Bruce has steered the ship through…Read More

Phillies Phoes of the Week: “Anywhere but L.A.”

Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers welcomed back their all star center-fielder Matt Kemp this weekend.…Read More