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Phillies Gameday: Not Another Lefty!

There’s no such thing as a must win game in April, but another low scoring loss would be really demoralizing. Charlie’s frustrated, the team’s frustrated, and lord knows the fans are…Read More

REPORT: Cole Hamels Shaves Mustache for Some Asinine Reason

Several days ago, Cole Hamels was firing hot dogs from a four-wheeler, with the help of Cliff Lee’s disembodied smiling face. Cole Hamels’ Mustache is early MLB MVP Leader twitter.com/SprtsHumor/sta… —…Read More

Troublesome Roy Halladay Performance Blows up Internet

Not necessarily because of how good it is. Halladay throws 27 pitches in 1st inning. Consistently 88-89 on gun. Hit 90 once. — Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) March 23, 2013 Halladay didn’t have great…Read More

Could a Platoon at Third Solve Some of the Phillies Issues?

The 2013 Phillies enter Spring Training having patched up some holes in their lineup during the offseason. General Manager Ruben Amaro utilized the trade instead of throwing money at free agents, winding…Read More

You Really Should Like Ed Wade More Than You Do

If it is true that a tree is only as strong as its roots and that a building only as sturdy as its foundation, then it is true that a baseball organization is only as strong as its minor league system. …Read More

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Sometimes You Find Mike Schmidt in the Oddest Places

Last weekend, while moving furniture at my grandmother in-law’s house (heretofore known as Ossie),…Read More

Oh, Josh Hamilton, We Barely Knew You

As of Thursday afternoon, the Josh Hamilton isn’t really ever going to be a Phillie rumors were…Read More

Phillies Hot Stove: Mark Reynolds a Possible Solution at Third Base

On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles did not offer first baseman Mark Reynolds a contract for next season…Read More

Shane Watson Diabetes Diagnosis Leaves him Undeterred from Brett Myers-esque Dream

I was walking confidently into my high school as a teenager.  Or maybe I was escaping wearily from it.…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

Phillies’ Win Re-inspires Team to Turn it All Around Again, Again

In case you didn’t notice, because we didn’t do any game recaps over the weekend here at…Read More

If You’re Watching This Yadier, You Can Cram It: Chooch Leads Phils to 5-4 Win

Carlos Ruiz is having a better first half of the season than anyone would have ever expected.  Can…Read More

Phillies Capitalize On Shaky Pirate Defense in 8-3 Win

It seems that the Phillies and Pirates have switched places defensively.  Over the last few years the…Read More

Crap Sandwich: Phillies Beaten Twice in One Horrible Day of Baseball

Remember last year everyone?  It seemed like the Phillies didn’t lose a series until they played…Read More

Thome Becomes All Time Leader in Walk Off Home Runs: Phillies Win 7-6

A game like this one makes you wonder about Kyle Kendrick.  There are times when he actually looks…Read More

Stop, In The Name of Cole: Hamels Halts Haplessness in 7-2 Win

What does a team missing its two best offensive players need?  A series with another team missing its…Read More

Cliff Lee Remains Winless, Phillies Remain Listless: Blue Jays Walk Off 6-5

What the hell can be said at this point?  Cliff Lee went into the eighth inning with a reasonably low…Read More

Was This Really Worth Watching?: Phillies Shut Out By a Bunch of Relievers 3-0

This really was a terrible game.  After Toronto starter Drew Hutchison exploded his elbow in the first…Read More

Thome, Blanton Lead Phils to Series Win

This series has been predicated on offense.  The Twins even knocked around one of the aces in the person…Read More

Why Can’t It Be Easy: Phillies Hold on 9-8

I am going to start this recap with a hypothetical situation.  Let’s say that a baseball team…Read More