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Who Were the Weirdest All-Stars in Phillies History?

This year, despite being in last place, the Phillies sent three players to Kansas City for the 2012 All-Star Game, Cole Hamels, Jonathan Papelbon and Carlos Ruiz. Two of these players are bona fide stars…Read More

NL Wins All-Star Game 8-0, Phils Set For World Series Homefield Advantage. Oh, Wait.

Last year, a win by the National League in the All-Star Game would have been of particular interest to the Phillies. You know, back when there was a realistic chance that the Phils would be playing in…Read More

Hey, More Good News! Phillies Top Prospects Still Aren’t Very Good

OK kids, I know it’s been a few weeks since the latest Prospect Watch, but that’s only because I’ve been so darn busy watching all these prospects! Traveling from small hick town to small…Read More

Phillies Management Slowly Realizing We Won’t Live In the Past

The names make you think of great things. Chase Utley. Ryan Howard. Jimmy Rollins. Shane Victorino. The names fool you into believing things that just aren’t true. Hunter Pence. Placido Polanco.…Read More

Kyle Kendrick Thinks He’s Awesome… Also That “Two Broke Girls” Is An “Awesome” Show

Kyle Kendrick is awful. We all know this. Every sane, rational, clear-headed Phillies fan knows that Kendrick stinks. All you have to do is look at the numbers (2-7, 5.24 ERA, 80 hits in 67 innings, 1.582…Read More

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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

Ryan Howard Might Possibly Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week. Maybe

It seems as if The Big Piece may soon be ready to take a big step back to the Majors. Ryan Howard said…Read More

Shane Victorino’s Wonderful Opportunity

Ever since he burst onto the scene in the 2008 playoffs, Shane Victorino has had a number of wonderful…Read More

Ah, The Memories… Mike Schmidt’s Afro

This week’s trip down memory lane takes us back to 1978. It was a time of disco, Iranian revolts,…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

Galvis Suspended for PED Use, Extreme Irony

The following is a sentence I never thought would be written in the history of the world. Freddy Galvis…Read More

Phillies Top 10 Report Card

If you listen to the critics, the Phillies’ farm system has absolutely no talent in it. And you…Read More

Brad Lidge Released by Nationals, Calls Ruben “Just To Say Hi”

Former Phils reliever Brad Lidge was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals on Sunday.…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

Charlie Manuel Wants You To Know He Hates His Team As Much As You Do

It’s comforting to know that Phillies manager Charlie Manuel hates his baseball team as much as…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