Phillies clinch NL East
The Philadelphia Phillies became the first National League team to clinch their division, the NL East, as they defeated the Washington Nationals 8-0.
Phils and Reds pull closer to playoff berths
The Philadelphia Phillies decreased their magic number to win the National League East to four games as they swept the visiting Atlanta Braves.
Dice-K flirts with no-hitter
The game of the day on Saturday was in Philadelphia where the Phillies were taking on the Boston Red Sox. Dice-K Matsuzaka was masterful in his outing.
Interleague Play Begins
The big news on Friday was the request by Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt to be traded.
Old & Young Shine
The old man delivered for the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night. Veteran 47-year old left-hander Jamie Moyer became the oldest pitcher ever in baseball to hold an opponent scoreless in a complete game.
The Padres win their 8th straight
The San Diego Padres are now the hottest team in baseball. On Saturday night, the Padres again shut out the home team Cincinnati Reds for their eighth straight victory.
Chased Back to NY
Phillies 8, Yankees 6: Jimmy Rollins’ prediction of the Philadelphia Phillies winning in five games will not come true, but at least the Phillies seem to be back in the series after being down 3 games to 1. As a baseball fan, I have been hoping for a seven-game series since the teams were set. Read the Rest…
Not quite what the Phillies expected
Yankees 8, Phillies 5: Game 3 in Philly began just like it did in last year’s World Series, in a rain delay. The only difference this year was that it was warmer and the delay wasn’t as long (1hour and 20 minute delay and a new 9:17 start time). The Yankees Andy Pettitte looked rattled Read the Rest…
Feelin’ like a World Series in Philly
Another World Series in Philadelphia Phillies means rain in the forecast. Unlike last year, at least the temperatures are warm and not freezing. Game 3 was still set to begin on-time, despite the darkening clouds and rain incoming on the radar. As many of the Phillies players’ stated, the real World Series begins now, meaning 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…
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