Astros Finally Win, Beat Reds
The Cincinnati Reds started the season with 5-1 and sit atop the National League Central standings.
Jackie Robinson Day
Throughout baseball, Jackie Robinson was celebrated on Thursday. Fans, players, coaches, and umpires, young and old, regardless of race joined in the annual celebration. Robinson was a pioneer for African-American players and for all athletes who have fought for a dream. All players and coaches wore his retired number 42 and the umpires wore number Read the Rest…
Phillies rotation dominant already
The Philadelphia Phillies rotation has been stellar so far this spring. They have the best spring training ERA (3.36). Everyone expected newly acquired Roy Halladay to be good. He is 1-0 with a 0.90 ERA in two starts (10 innings). He has allowed six hits and one run while striking out 14 and walking two. Read the Rest…
Philadelphia Phillies Wish List
Coming off their first World Series title in 20 years, the Philadelphia Phillies entered 2009 with virtually the same team as in 2008 (except for the addition of Raul Ibanez in left field). However getting to the World Series was a lot tougher in 2009. Injuries decimated the bullpen as everyone except setup man Ryan Read the Rest…
World Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. NY Yankees
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
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 Preview: LA Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
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…
NL ROY
The National League Rookie of the Year race has become a 3 player race. It all comes down to who you prefer, a dominant starting pitcher or an everyday player. All three players were on playoff contending teams going into the final week of the season. JA Happ of the Philadelphia Phillies has been the Read the Rest…
NLDS: Rockies vs. Phillies
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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