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
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





















