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Gameday: Phillies (94-64) at Nationals (68-90)

Michael Baumann — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:53:02 +0000

Philadelphia Phillies (94-64) at Washington Nationals (68-90) Joe Blanton (8-6, 4.94 ERA) vs. Ross Detwiler (1-2, 2.52) Time: 7:05, Nationals Park Weather: Rainy, 66 TV: CSN Follow Phillies Nation on Twitter Nationals Park is where it all began this season, where the division was won, and, tonight, the Phillies will say goodbye to Washington until next spring. That is, if the [...]

Rotation is Set; Who’s Excited?

Pat Gallen — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:57:11 +0000

A week or so ago, Dave Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News mapped out the Phillies possibilities for the NLDS. Open door #1 and you’ll start the divisional series on Wednesday October 6 with two off days during a five game series. Door #2 gave you a later start, but with less off days in [...]

Phils Lose to Nats on Hangover Day

Pat Gallen — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:31:40 +0000

There was a game played today? How dare they. After the champagne was cleaned up (although Matt Gelb of the Inquirer said there was a candle lit in the clubhouse and it still smelled of bubbly and stogies) the Phillies and Nationals got together for game two of a now-meaningless series. The Nats won 2-1 [...]

Gameday: Mets (74-79) at Phillies (93-61)

Kieran Carobine — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:37:51 +0000

New York Mets (74-79) at Philadelphia Phillies (93-61) Dillon Gee, RHP (1-1, 1.80 ERA) vs. Kyle Kendrick, RHP (10-9, 4.78 ERA) Time: 7:05, Citizens Bank Park Weather: Clear, 80 TV: CSN Follow Phillies Nation on Twitter It doesn’t seem that long ago when beat writers and reporters were using words like ‘must-win’ and ‘crucial’ when describing upcoming Phillies games. Now while [...]

A few too many for The Doc?

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 19 May 2010 02:02:53 +0000

Is there such thing as too much of a good thing? When it comes to Roy Halladay’s performance on Tuesday, there is sure to be some debate.

Halladay went the distance in a 2-1 loss to the Pirates, throwing 132 pitches in the process. The pitch count was the highest of any pitcher in the majors this season.

On one side, Halladay is still better on pitch 132 than anyone Charlie Manuel has waiting in the bullpen. On the other,… Finish Reading

Take it away Tom Hanks

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:15:34 +0000

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel earned some points from fans this week, telling the Rockies to stop crying about his team stealing signs. Now the Rockies and their manager are fighting back.

Bellow is an excerpt from an Associated Press report:

Rockies manager Jim Tracy is still fuming over the Philadelphia Phillies using binoculars in the bullpen.

Before Colorado played Washington Thursday, Tracy took exception to a comment he read in which Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was quoted as saying “keep… Finish Reading

Reasons to care about Wednesday’s exhibition game

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:56:17 +0000

Are you are having a tough time getting pumped up for the Phillies first Spring Training contest tomorrow?

Well, lets fix that.

Sure we might not see Ryan Howard hit any bombs or Roy Halladay throw a few flame balls, but there is still enough going on to keep the attention of hardecore baseball fans.

Philly.com Phillies beat writer Andy Martino points out several things of interest heading into Philadelphia’s clash with Florida State. Bellow are his thoughts:

Points of… Finish Reading

Gearing up to go for 4 in a row

Joseph Birmingham — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:00:42 +0000

Thank God, baseball is back !

Pitchers and Catchers reported a day early as the Phillies get geared up to try to make it 4 in a row. The role that used to belong to the Atlanta Braves as the perennial team to beat seems to have been handed over to our Phitens. The Braves and Marlins both made off season moves that indicate the team in their sights is in fact the Phillies. The Mets also signed Jason Bay… Finish Reading

Road to a Dynasty is going to cost $$$

Joseph Birmingham — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:27 +0000

If the Phillies want to become a dynasty, I offer 5 suggestions to send them on their way. They have a good balanced ball club, one that has won the National League east three times in a row, been to 2 World Series and won one. That is a good 500 or so games for the team. But to truly become a dynasty, they need to sustain this level of play for 1000 or so more games.

That is tough… Finish Reading

Phillies win Game 5, keep title hopes alive

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:00:06 +0000

Even with six run lead heading into the eighth inning it wasn’t easy for the Philadelphia Phillies.

In the end, though, Philly got exactly what it needed. Game Six is on the way.

Chase Utley pounded two home runs and Ryan Madson pitched a shaky ninth inning to close out an 8-6 victory for Philadelphia.

The Phillies offense got going, pounding out six runs over the first three innings off New York starter A.J. Burnett.

Phils’ ace Cliff Lee was… Finish Reading