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2013 Gameday

Gameday: Phillies at Tigers

Philadelphia Phillies at Detroit Tigers Jonathan Pettibone (5-4, 3.97) vs. Rick Porcello (7-6, 4.49) Time: 1:08 PM EST, Comerica Park Weather: Chance of...

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Analysis

Replaced by a Franchise Hero: Dernier/Samuel Combo

Ah, 1989: the U.S. inaugurated a new president, Thomas and Friends begins to air on PBS, and the top played song was...

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Analysis

Trading Players Like Dexter Fowler

Yesterday, the Denver Post‘s Troy Renck reported that one of the consequences of B.J. Upton signing this week was that demand would...

Analysis

Phillies Hire Joyner as New Assistant Hitting Coach

During his end-of-season press conference, Ruben Amaro alluded to the Phillies adding another element to their bench following the firing of several...

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2012 Spring Training

Week In Review – Lee, Hamels Looking Sharp

We are well into the Grapefruit League this Spring Training and the Phillies are progressing towards what could be another memorable season....

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Week In Review: Bastardo, Victorino, Chooch's pinch slam

The Phillies are flying high this week after a big series win against division rivals the Atlanta Braves. Both series this week...

2011 Spring Training

Tigers Roar Past Phillies, 6-2

Good title, no? It’s Spring Training, so we’re allowed to work on those, too. Anywho, the Detroit Tigers came in to Clearwater...

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2010 Player Reviews

Year In Review: David Herndon

With the 17th pick in the 2009 Rule 5 Draft, the Phillies plucked Kenneth David Herndon from the Angels’ farm system. As...

2010-11 Free Agency

Trade Option: Colby Rasmus

Recently, the Cardinals made it clear that they were not trading Colby Rasmus, their 24-year old centerfielder oozing with star potential. With...

2010-11 Free Agency

Trade Option: Grady Sizemore

From 2005 to 2008, Grady Sizemore was one of the best young hitters in the game. Over that four season stretch he...

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Analysis

Chase of Postseasons Past

To say Chase Utley is having a rough go of it this postseason would be, well, an understatement. After Thursday’s 1-for-4 in...

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2010 Gameday

Gameday: Phillies (28-21) at Braves (28-22)

Philadelphia Phillies (28-21) at Atlanta Braves (28-22) Joe Blanton (1-3, 5.63) vs. Tommy Hanson (4-3, 4.06) Time: 1:05, Turner Field Weather: Clear, 65 TV: Comcast...