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Phillies – Nationals Game 2: The Nationals Strike Back

Man, that was a tough loss, especially in front of all those Nats fans.  But I can't say I wasn't surprised.  Twice...

Phillies – Nationals Game 1

Let me tell you, the Phillies looked good tonight.  David Bell furthered his case for player of the week with a Grand...

Minor League Update and Fun Stuff

A somewhat belated congratulations goes out to outfielder Chris Roberson of the Reading Phils who was selected as the 2005 Eastern League...

Trivia

The Cubs have been busy traders lately.  When was the last Phillies trade with the Cubs and who was involved? Answer Posted...

Are You Surprised by the 2005 Phils So Far?

I was talking with Matt over at the opponent dujour's blog, Metsblog.com.  And in typical Mets fan fashion, he mentioned how he was...

Phils Get Rocked on Sunday Night

I had nothing to do today but watch baseball.  Hot off Hawaii's comeback win in the Little League World Series, I was...

Phillies Trade for Bench Depth

Today the Phillies traded for outfielder/left-handed-bat-off-the-bench Michael Tucker. They must have liked what they saw in his 0-1 performance earlier this week...

Uncle Charlie Dislikes the Nickname

In a rare show of fire - only slightly reminiscent of Larry Bowa - Charlie Manuel lashed out the other day in what...

Lieber Smushed by Giants

The Phils lost last night 5-0 to open their 12 game road trip.  Jon Lieber, like in so many other recent starts, experienced...

Double Trouble

As soon as I heard it was Gay Day at Citizens Bank Ballpark yesterday, I knew it was a game I must...

Will This Season Be Different?

So we all watched in enjoyment as the Phils polished off a 5-1 road trip in California.  Mike Lieberthal went 6-12 in...

Phillies vs. Dodgers – Dodger Stadium

Hollywood Nights

Did anyone else see David Bell call off Mike Lieberthal in the batters box to catch a popup last night?  Seriously, it's...

Bleed Phillies Red

Hey all you Philadelphians, the American Red Cross needs 1,000 blood donors to come to Citizens Bank Park for a massive “Phillies Fan...

What is this I hear?

So, I just got home from a night in Chicago and besides catching the first inning of Thursday's game, I've had limited...

trivia 5

What college did Phillies lifer, Maje McDonnell, attend?...

Burrell Strikes Out and Wins Game

Wow, only Pat Burrell.  We all knew he was due for a strikeout by the time the bottom of the ninth rolled around,...

No News is Good News?

So the trading deadline came and went and as expected the Phillies sat on their thumbs.  I guess the deals just weren't...

Two days before Wade can start packing

Man, I guess we all saw that sweep by the Astros coming, so we really can't complain.  Haha, of course we can! ...

Full Circle

Today marks Phillies Nation's one year anniversary!  Remember, this was the game day last year where Eric Milton had a no hitter...

Trade Deadline and Playoff Push Approaching

A sweep over the Padres this weekend put the Phils 3 games back of both the division and the Wild Card races. ...

Well fans

So you were worried about the Phillies were you?   Well do not be worried, because they are not.  I was out in...

The Clothesline

There's quite a bit gossiping going on with less than two weeks until the trade deadline.  Trade rumors are abound and it is still...

Thank you Bobby

Way to go, Bobby.  As an ambassador to baseball carrying the nations of Venezula and Phillies, he has made both constituencies very...