World Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. NY Yankees

World Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. NY Yankees

Major League Baseball | 28 Oct 2009

The 2009 World Series is truly a matchup of the two best teams in baseball. There is trash-talking, with each city’s media taking things to the extreme and trying to get the players involved. One NY newspaper depicted Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino in a cheerleading skirt and called the Phillies the “Frillies”. Phillies shortstop Jimmy Read the Rest…

The Team to Beat

The Team to Beat

Major League Baseball | 22 Oct 2009

Phillies 10, Dodgers 4: Jimmy Rollins had stated in years past that the Phillies were the team to beat. After winning the 2008 World Series, they would BE the team to beat. Now that they are again the National League Champions for the second consecutive season and are defending their World Series title, they are Read the Rest…

NLCS Recap: Games 1 & 2

NLCS Recap: Games 1 & 2

Major League Baseball | 17 Oct 2009

Late in the game, Phillies fans sit on the edge of their seats, eyes covered, and holding their breath. It takes awhile to breathe a sigh of relief (if at all). Why should the playoffs be any different? Phillies 8, Dodgers 6: In the bottom of the 2nd inning, James Loney homered to give the Read the Rest…

NLCS Preview: LA Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

NLCS Preview: LA Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Major League Baseball | 15 Oct 2009

This is a rematch of last year’s championship series. Will it come down to a rematch of Dodgers closer Jonathon Broxton versus Phillies pinch-hitter Matt Stairs? If Phillies closer Brad Lidge can stay on track, the Phillies will be in good shape. The Dodgers are seeking redemption after losing last year in the NLCS. The Read the Rest…

Divisional Series Recap Day 4

MLB 2009 | 12 Oct 2009

Phillies @ Rockies PPD: Game 3 between the   and Phillies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado was postponed until Sunday, with Game 4 on Monday and Game 5 (if necessary) in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The two teams were faced with temperatures in the 20’s and snow, so MLB decided it was best for players Read the Rest…

NLDS: Rockies vs. Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies | 07 Oct 2009

The Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies are very similar. They were the top two power clubs in the National League. The Rockies had four players with at least 20 homers (Troy Tulowitzki, Ian Stewart, Clint Barmes, and Brad Hawpe) and the Phillies have four players with at least 30 homers (Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth, Raul Read the Rest…

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