Details for four of our 2012 road trips have been announced – Clearwater, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC and Baltimore!  Like last year, we will be teaming up with our friends at Phils Fever (aka Green Legion) for several awesome adventures.  Check out the details:

Spring Training   
Friday, March 16 to Monday, March 19

This is easily the most fun you’ll have on a road trip.  In a single weekend you have – Phillies Spring Training, St. Patrick’s Day, Opening Rounds of March Madness, and Spring Break!  All this within the famously sunny surroundings of Clearwater, Florida.  If you are a serious Phillies fan, you need to at least consider coming on the trip.

Read more about the variety of packages starting at just $340 (not including transportation to Clearwater)

Pittsburgh
Friday, April 6 to Sunday, April 8

Time to kick-start the Phillies season and this year, we start in Pittsburgh! Opening Day is unfortunately on a Thursday, so rather than dealing with all the vacation days and missed classes, we decided to offer a package for two nights, either Friday & Saturday or Saturday & Sunday, and you can go to either one or two games, or even a Flyers-Penguins game before the Saturday night Phillies game!

Read more about Opening Weekend in Pittsburgh.

Washington, DC
Saturday, May 5

As you may have heard, the Washington Nationals are trying to keep Phillies fans from taking over Nationals Park yet again. Since baseball returned to DC in 2005, Phillies Nation has been delivering Phillies fans to our nation’s capital – and we’ll do that again this May. Let’s show our old friends Jayson Werth and Brad Lidge what they’re missing!

Read more about our “Take Back Nationals Park” trip in Washington, DC.

Baltimore 
Friday, June 8 to Sunday, June 10

The opportunity to see one of baseball’s finest ballparks, the original throwback at Camden Yards, does not come around often.  This year we have plenty of chances to see the Phillies play the neighboring Orioles in an interleague matchup.  You can come down just for 1 game or stay the entire weekend.  Plus there are bus pick-ups at three different locations around Philly.

Read more about the Phillies fan invasion of Baltimore in June.

Among the winners is Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence, the recipient of this years “Good Guy Award.” The Philadelphia Phillies were named “Team of the Year” for their 102-win season and playoff berth.

He also joins an outstanding lineup at this year’s awards dinner, including Flyers center Claude Giroux (Pro Athlete of the Year) and Villanova cross country star Shelia Reid (Outstanding Amateur Athlete). The Phillies will be honored as the Team of the Year, and both Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and Flyers coach Peter Laviolette will be in attendance.

Join Pence at the PSWA Awards Dinner Jan 30.

Other awards, including Living Legend, Native Son and Humanitarian of the Year, among others, will be announced in coming weeks, as will a couple of memorable surprise presentations and some “Special Achievement” awards. The most coveted award—Most Courageous—is kept secret until the night of the dinner.

Comedian Joe Conklin will also perform at the dinner, the oldest continuing sports awards banquet in the nation.

The public is welcome at the dinner. Tickets are $95 apiece, and are available by clicking here.

Doors to the banquet open at 5 p.m.. with the dinner starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.

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McFadden’s at the Ballpark is having a Jersey-style blowout on Super Bowl Sunday.

The afternoon kicks off with a pre-game party featuring the cast of Jerseylicious. Then at 5pm, the competition begins for McFadden’s Annual Beer Tub Team Tryouts.

Join special guest judges – including our own Pat Gallen – to help pick the team of ladies who will be serving your icy cold aluminum bottles all throughout the 2012 Phillies season.

In addition to the big game and festivities, there will be $3 Buds and Bud Lights. And if you RSVP in advance for the VIP list – you’ll receive your first beer for free! We’ll also have a PHILS sticker for you!

Sign up below to get on the Phillies Nation VIP guest list. See you there!

Among the winners is Phillies outfielder Hunter Pence, the recipient of this years “Good Guy Award.” The Philadelphia Phillies were named “Team of the Year” for their 102-win season and playoff berth.

He also joins an outstanding lineup at this year’s awards dinner, including Flyers center Claude Giroux (Pro Athlete of the Year) and Villanova cross country star Shelia Reid (Outstanding Amateur Athlete). The Phillies will be honored as the Team of the Year, and both Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and Flyers coach Peter Laviolette will be in attendance.

Join Pence at the PSWA Awards Dinner Jan 30.

Other awards, including Living Legend, Native Son and Humanitarian of the Year, among others, will be announced in coming weeks, as will a couple of memorable surprise presentations and some “Special Achievement” awards. The most coveted award—Most Courageous—is kept secret until the night of the dinner.

Comedian Joe Conklin will also perform at the dinner, the oldest continuing sports awards banquet in the nation.

The public is welcome at the dinner. Tickets are $95 apiece, and are available by clicking here.

Doors to the banquet open at 5 p.m.. with the dinner starting promptly at 6:30 p.m.

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John Mayberry Jr. and Michael Stutes will be appearing at the Sports Cave in the Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street, Friday, September 16 from 1 – 2:30 pm. Tickets ate $20 for one autograph of one player. A combination package for both players is available for $35 – that includes one autograph of each. The price includes a certificate of authenticity.

Carlos Ruiz will be appearing at the Sports Cave in the Shops at Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street on Saturday, September 17th. Chooch will be there from 11:30 – 1 pm and tickets are $75 for one autograph of any item, which includes a certificate of authenticity.

The Sports Cave is also offering 20 percent off its normal framing prices for anyone who would like their Carlos Ruiz, Michael Stutes or John Mayberry, Jr. 8×10 or 16×20 autographed photo framed and matted. Your photo will be professionally framed and matted for $24 for an 8×10 and $56 for your 16×20.

Click here to buy tickets to these events!

For more information on the signings by the Phillies players, please call the Sports Cave at 215-454-2711 or email info@phillymancave.com.

Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30pm
Sign of the Whale – Washington, DC

Join us at the Sign of the Whale on M Street for another Phillies game watching party.

Come to the upstairs bar where guest bartenders, Brian Michael and Clinton from DC Metro Eagles, will be serving up drink specials throughout the game.

The Phils will be playing the D-backs in Philly so the game starts at 7pm. Cliff Lee is slated to start.

RSVP and read more on the Phillies Nation Facebook page

Phillies-Nationals Game in DC

Saturday, August 20 at 7:00pm
Lot W – 7th and M Sts, NE – Washington, DC

Unfortunately, the bus trip is sold out but you can still tailgate with the 200+ people making the trip if you’re coming down separately or live in the DC area. We’ll be in Lot W on 7th and M Street, SE. We’ll post more details on Facebook and Twitter the day of the game.

Phillies McFlurry Launch Party

Monday, August 22 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
McDonald’s – 120 West Oregon Avenue – Philadelphia

To celebrate the launch the new Phillies McFlurry, Ronald McDonald and the Phillie Phanatic will be at the South Philadelphia McDonald’s on Front and Oregon Streets on Monday, August 22, from 3-6 p.m.

Customers will have a chance to sample the new Phillies McFlurry.

In addition, the first 100 customers to purchase a Phillies McFlurry will receive a McDonald’s-branded Phillies shirt, while supplies last!

RSVP and read more on the Phillies Nation Facebook page

Thursday, August 11 · 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Bones Grille - 1650 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446

Come out to Bones Grille in Lansdale for a charity event benefiting The Darren Daulton Foundation and Philadelphia’s street paper, One Step Away, both dedicated to ending homelessness.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy live music, great food and plenty of Yuengling Lager for only $25 per person!

Be there for the official ribbon cutting as the Phillie Phanatic unveils Dutchy’s Dugout, the smokin’ new bar at Bones Grille!

Dutch has personally asked us to invite Phillies Nation readers, so please RSVP and read more here.

2011 Garry Maddox BBQ Challenge

Saturday, August 13 · 4:30pm – 7:00pm
At Citizens Bank Park

The Barbecue Challenge features two categories for competition: one for restaurants, and one for pit masters (any individual barbecue enthusiast or team of enthusiasts not competing under the sponsorship of a restaurant). In both divisions, chefs vie for first through third place and honorable mention in three categories—chicken, ribs, and chef’s choice. The day ends with Garry’s Rib Challenge, a winner-take-all competition for a trip to the 2011 World Series. In this event highlight, there is no distinction between restaurants and pit masters: the single highest overall score wins!

RSVP and read more on the Phillies Nation Facebook page

Bring your friends and family and enjoy live music, great food and plenty of Yuengling Lager for only $25 per person!

Be there for the official ribbon cutting as the Phillie Phanatic unveils Dutchy’s Dugout, the smokin’ new bar at Bones Grille!

Dutch would like to personally invite you to participate in this event – RSVP by clicking here.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

• Live 97.5 the Fanatic broadcast – “Mike Missanelli Show” 2-6 pm
• Live 97.5 the Fanatic broadcast – “Talkin’ Baseball with Dutch” 6-7 pm
• Live music and DJ
• Free smoked barbeque courtesy of the Bones Grille “Smoker”
• Free beer provided the entire event courtesy of Yuengling Brewery
• Prizes, Raffles, Silent Auction and other fun
• Meet celebrities and professional athletes

Tickets are $25 and you can get them here.

As you may have heard, we’re helping to plan a huge Phillies Block Party at McFadden’s Ballpark this Thursday evening from 6pm to 12am to benefit the Kisses for Kyle Foundation which helps families battling childhood cancer. Tickets to the event are $25 and include an open bar, appearances by local celebrities, a silent auction, giveaways, live music and plenty more. You can purchase tickets here.

In addition, the event will feature a Ride & Drive hosted by Chevy. They’ll have a Corevette and an Equinox parked outside available for test drives around South Philly. Plus for every test drive completed, they’ll donate $10 to Kisses With Kyle (up to $250). They’ll also be giving away t-shirts, hats, bags as well as a week driving experience as part of the silent auction. This means you have the chance to ride around town in style in either a Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Chevy Camaro, or Chevy Tahoe Hybrid.

So make plans for hanging out with us on Thursday night – you’ll enjoy plenty of Phillies fun plus cool cars. Tell your friends and get your tickets here.

We need your help! MLB.com has chosen Phillies Nation to be part of their All Together Fan vote, and we have a chance to be spotlighted on MLB Network! Brian Michael was interviewed by MLB.com reporters about how his love of the Phillies turned into a worldwide website now in its 7th year. Pretty cool – read the story here!

All you have to do is log on to MLB.com and give Brian Michael your vote, it’s that simple.  Every vote counts!!

VOTE HERE!!!

Get your tickets here

Open bar tickets are $25.00
Children tickets are $5.00 for will receive soda and appetizers

Special Guests include: Larry Bowa, Greg Luzinski, Jay Johnstone and Michael Barkann!

Here’s the plan for the evening:

7pm-9pm
Each guest over 21 will get a (2) hour bar package including domestic beers, wine, and soda. There will also be a steel drum band playing out on the patio bar, an appearance by the Phillie Phanatic, and a presentation that will take place at 8:00pm. Phillies-Cardinals will begin at 8:15pm and be shown on all televisions. There will also be a silent auction on-going.

9pm-12am
Guests can enjoy the sounds of One Hot Minute and DJ entertainment throughout the evening. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase $1 12oz. beers throughout this time and there will be plenty of other drink specials. The Silent Auction will close at 9:15pm and the Phils-Red Sox raffle will be drawn at 9:45pm.

Silent Auctions items will include:
Phillies tickets and memorabilia, concert tickets to U2, Taylor Swift. Eagles tickets and Penn State tickets, KOP Shopping spree with Michael Kors and Coach products.

Get your tickets here

Contact Michael Barnes at mike@kissesforkyle.org for ticket information for VIP Reception.

Get your tickets here

Open bar tickets are $25.00
Children tickets are $5.00 for will receive soda and appetizers

Special Guests include: Larry Bowa, Greg Luzinski, Jay Johnstone and Michael Barkann!

Here’s the plan for the evening:

7pm-9pm
Each guest over 21 will get a (2) hour bar package including domestic beers, wine, and soda. There will also be a steel drum band playing out on the patio bar, an appearance by the Phillie Phanatic, and a presentation that will take place at 8:00pm. Phillies-Cardinals will begin at 8:15pm and be shown on all televisions. There will also be a silent auction on-going.

9pm-12am
Guests can enjoy the sounds of One Hot Minute and DJ entertainment throughout the evening. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase $1 12oz. beers throughout this time and there will be plenty of other drink specials. The Silent Auction will close at 9:15pm and the Phils-Red Sox raffle will be drawn at 9:45pm.

Silent Auctions items will include:
Phillies tickets and memorabilia, concert tickets to U2, Taylor Swift. Eagles tickets and Penn State tickets, KOP Shopping spree with Michael Kors and Coach products.

Get your tickets here

Contact Michael Barnes at mike@kissesforkyle.org for ticket information for VIP Reception.

From 7pm-9pm the upstairs bar at the Whale will have 1/2 price drink specials, $5 appetizers, Phillies giveaways and the game on all the TVs. Plus, to top it off – I will be guest bartending!!!

Get there early for a good spot and tell them you’re with Phillies Nation. You can RSVP via Facebook here.

Sign of the Whale
1825 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
Metro – Farragut North or DuPont Circle

Join the Phillies Nation crew on Friday, May 20th at 4:30 pm for a tailgate party in the M Lot near Citizens Bank Park. We’ll be sending our good friend and former head writer, Tim Malcolm, off on his baseball trip around the country.

Tim is visiting several ballparks over a two week span and May 20th and he’ll begin his journey after the AL Champion Texas Rangers come to Philly for the first game of their interleague series.

PHILLIES NATION TICKETS on FACEBOOK is also selling some seats to Friday’s game, with a chance to win 2 free tickets to a future game if you buy them. ORDER TICKETS TO FRIDAY’S GAME HERE!. Tickets to the sold out game start at just $33.

To be entered to win the 2 free tickets,  simply go to our Phillies Nation Tickets page on Facebook and tell us where you’re sitting and how much you paid. You must buy tickets through us to Friday’s game!

You’ll be instantly registered to win 2 free tickets to an upcoming Phillies game. It’s that simple!

See you Friday!

Tim is visiting several ballparks over a two week span and May 20th he’ll begin his journey after the AL Champion Texas Rangers come to Philly for the first game of their interleague series.

Join us for beers (or sodas) and some cheesesteaks on the grill as we celebrate an awesome trip that we are totally jealous of. For more information and to keep tabs on Tim Malcolm as he heads from ballpark to ballpark, go to RoadtoHomePlate.com.

It’s a pretty amazing adventure. Tim will see Coors Field in Denver and Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, among many others – 11 in all, actually.

So come on out and have a good time with us!

I got to talk with The Bull for a minute to discuss the Phils offensive woes and their sick pitching staff (sorry about the audio, got a little windy out there). Myself, along with Phillies Nation promo girls Jenni and Lauren, gave out a few t-shirts thanks to our friends at PHILAVANIA. The Phillies Nation stickers were also a hit. Luzinski also signed a baseball and Phillies Nation shirt for us, which we’ll be giving out soon.

Want to see him make his return? Want to be able to cheer him or boo him, whichever you prefer? Well Phillies Nation can help! With the help of our ticket partner, TiqIQ, we’re giving away two tickets to Phillies/Nationals on May 3rd for his return. All you have to do is register on facebook, and here’s how:

Step 1: Go to facebook and give a “like” to our NEW “PHILLIES NATION TICKETS” PAGE. We’ve put this page together to keep you informed of all the best possible prices for Phils tickets so that you can see a game on your terms and at your price.

Step 2: Answer the question below on the Phillies Nation Tickets facebook page only!:

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE JAYSON WERTH MOMENT WITH THE PHILLIES?

Make sure you’re argument is solid and well thought out, but please keep it short and to the point (under 250 words, please!). We will carefully consider them all! Only one per person!

Step 3: Wait for your name to be called!

-The contest begins Friday, April 29 at Noon and will end Monday, May 2 at Noon. You have a full weekend to come up with the best argument!

REGISTER NOW AT THE NEW “PHILLIES NATION TICKETS” PAGE!!

San Francisco's AT&T Park.

Wanna win a free trip to San Francisco to watch an NLCS rematch between the Phillies and Giants? Of course you do, and it’s so simple. All you have to do is sign up at 973ESPN.com, listen for your name, and you’re entered! Seriously, that’s it.

Our partner radio station, 97.3 ESPN FM, invites you into the VIP Club for a chance to score the 97.3 ESPN Road Trip to see the Phillies and Giants live in San Fran!

If you’re in South Jersey, just tune to 97.3 ESPN FM on the radio. But if you can’t get to a radio, listen online anywhere at 973ESPN.com. You can also download the ESPN Radio iPhone app available now!

Sign up now - register below and listen for us to call your name weekday afternoons at 2:20, 3:20, 4:20 and 5:20!
If you hear your name call us within 30 minutes to instantly qualify for the 97.3 ESPN Road Trip to San Fran which includes:
Airfare, Hotel at the Westin San Francisco Market Street, Tickets for two games to see the Phils and Giants on August 6th and 7th at AT & T Park with sweeping views of the City and Bay.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE VIP CLUB!

This year, we have our most ambitious slate of trips yet. Along with our partner Phils Fever, we aim to fill opposing stadiums and show the country what being a Phillies fan is really about.

The regular season started with a massive invasion of DC on April 14 to see our old friend Jayson Werth face our returning hero Cliff Lee. We all know how that worked out (CG-SO!). There are another 2 trips to DC, 2 to New York plus overnight stays in San Diego, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle.

Most Phillies home games will be sold out before the season even begins so don’t miss out on any of the action. Get your tickets to the April 14th trip to DC now and start making plans for the rest of the season.
April 21-25 – San Diego
May 7-11 – Miami
May 29 – New York Mets
May 30 – Washington, DC – Memorial Day
June 16-20 – Seattle
June 23 – Tour of CBP and McFadden’s Party
July 16 – New York Mets – details coming soon
August 4-8 – San Francisco
August 20 – Washington, DC
September 24 – New York Mets