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Kevin Youkilis’ Trade Make Boston Red Sox’s David Ortiz Last Remaining Member of 2004 World Series Team
June 26th, 2012 at 2:09 AM
It’s not a story about your Philadelphia Phillies, but if that’s all you care about in baseball, we might not get a long. The 2004 Boston Red Sox, performance enhancing drugs be damned, were one of the best baseball stories of the past decade and represent a significant part of...

Philadelphia Phillies Release Dontrelle Willis; Ryan Howard’s Return Pushed Back and Dominic Brown Suffers Neck Injury Plus More
March 16th, 2012 at 12:38 PM
In what was supposed to be a one-year companionship turned into a short love affair, after the Phillies released Dontrelle Willis just over three months after signing him. ***PHOTO1*** Saturday the Phillies would have owed the "D-train" 1/6 of $850,000 non-guaranteed contract ($150,000). After suffering from arm soreness and fatigue early in spring training...

Joe Blanton, Placido Polanco Makes Spring Training Debuts, as Phillies Play Final Grapefruit Game Against Yankees
March 5th, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Today is the final game of the Phillies and Yankees three game, grapefruit league matchup at 1:05 pm.  ***PHOTO1*** After the Phillies 7-4 loss to the Yankees on Sunday afternoon, Joe Blanton gets the go today in his first start this spring training. He will look to show improvement from a 2011...

Could the Philadelphia Phillies Be Launching Their Own Television Network?
February 14th, 2012 at 1:03 PM
Early this morning Matt Gelb of the Philly.com explored an interesting and lucrative endeavor the Philadelphia Phillies could be partaking in, in the coming years.  ***PHOTO1*** The team's current television deal with Comcast Sportsnet will end in 2015. At that time if a new deal is not reached, the Phillies could be following the...

Where Will Former Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Roy Oswalt Play in 2012?
February 2nd, 2012 at 12:33 PM
The Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and St. Cardinals have all been rumored to be future destinations of former Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt according to 'sources'. The only guarantee is he won't don red pinstripes next season.  ***PHOTO1*** Anyone following the situation is aware that a new team has been surfacing...

Philadelphia Phillies Trade Wilson Valdez for Left Hand Reliever
January 27th, 2012 at 3:37 AM
To address their need for left-handed pitching, the Philadelphia Phillies have dealt Wilson Valdez to the to the Cincinnati Reds for reliever Jeremy Horst.  ***PHOTO1*** Valdez, 33 has spent the last 2 seasons with the Phillies serving in varying capacities when Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, or Placido Polanco went down with injuries.  In...

Report: Philadelphia Phillies Sign Pitcher Dontrelle Willis to One-Year Deal
December 13th, 2011 at 1:46 PM
According to multiple sources the Philadelphia Phillies have struck a one-year deal with pitcher Dontrelle Willis who was a member of the Cincinnati Reds last season. ***PHOTO1*** The contract is worth less than $1 million, plus incentives for the 29 year-old veteran that went 1-6 last season with a 5.00 ERA in 13 starts. All this still pending a physical. The former high school...

Report: Free Agent Jimmy Rollins Return to the Philadelphia Phillies Imminent
December 8th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
The Baseball's winter meetings have come and gone, Albert Pujols went from nearly taking his talents to South Beach to Los Angeles and the Phillies did not pull off a miraculous deal nor did they sign free agent short stop Jimmy Rollins.  ***PHOTO1*** But the latter may come to fruition sooner than later.  According to sources close to the situation the Phillies appear to be at the forefront of...

Philadelphia Phillies Hot Stove Continues to Simmer as Team Makes Multiple Roster Moves
November 29th, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Although Citizen's bank park is closed and the weather is quickly becoming brisk, that has not stopped the Phillies from working.  ***PHOTO1*** With the annual winter meetings approaching on December 5, the Phillies have made some minor moves.  According to the twitter account of ESPN's Jason Stark, the Phils have signed Pat Misch, 30, and Kevin Franden, 29, to minor league contracts. Both players are veterans who have seen limited big league action in their careers.  Other Moves Also, according to...

Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Ty Wigginton from Colorado Rockies
November 21st, 2011 at 11:23 AM
According to multiple reports, the Philadelphia Phillies have traded for veteran Ty Wigginton who will be a nice addition to their bench.  ***PHOTO1*** Wigginton, 34, is listed as a third basemen but can play first base and left field, which happen to be the Phillies current problem spots with injuries to Ryan Howard,...

MLB Planning to Expand Playoffs in 2012
November 17th, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Over the years the MLB has changed the playoff structure drastically, and we are in for more changes this season. Bud Selig announced that he plans to add another wild-card team to each league. ***PHOTO1*** Many different opinions are surfacing about this plan, most do not seem to approve. Selig will add...

Will Ryan Madson Sign with the Toronto Blue Jays?
November 12th, 2011 at 1:12 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies have done it again, this time reaching an agreement with blue-chip free agent Johnathan Papelbon to be the teams closer over the next four seasons. ***PHOTO1*** With the Phillies string of big name transactions in recent years, they are beginning to resemble the Yankees of the National League.  So what will...

Former Phillies Outfielder Pat Burrell Leaning Towards Retirement
November 11th, 2011 at 11:14 AM
When you are selected first in any draft, it often comes with lofty expectations, and the stark reality is most never fulfill those expectations. ***PHOTO1*** The same can be said for former Phil, Pat Burrell who last played for the Phillies 2008 World Series team. Drafted in 1998, Burrell made his debut in...

Are the Philadelphia Phillies Interested in Free Agent Outfielder Michael Cuddyer?
November 7th, 2011 at 12:51 AM
According to a report from Comcast Sportsnet's Phillies insider Jim Salisbury, the Phillies may have interest in veteran right-fielder Michael Cuddyer, who is currently a free-agent.  ***PHOTO1*** Cuddyer has played every position except shortstop and catcher throughout his career. He even pitched in a game in 2011 similar to that of Wilson Valdez. He...

Former Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Jamie Moyer Targets Comeback to the Big Leagues
November 4th, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Many fans across Phillies nation may have thought Jamie Moyer's playing days were done when he endured injuries to his arm and shoulder in 2010. Well don't write him off yet. ***PHOTO1*** We reported a few months back that the Phillies were providing the free agent with an opportunity to use the...

Philadelphia Phillies and Roy Halladay Confident Heading into Series Clincher
October 7th, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Being down 3-0 in the first inning normally results in a failed outing for most pitchers, but for Roy Halladay, he just went out and retired the next 21 batters in the first game of this NLDS series en route to a 11-6 beat down of the St. Louis Cardinals. ***PHOTO1*** So...

Philadelphia Phillies Clinch Fifth Consecutive Division Title; Sights Now Set on Clinching Home Field Advantage
September 18th, 2011 at 2:56 AM
On September 1, the Phillies were 21 games from clinching the National League East Division, fast-forward just over two weeks and the Phillies are now the reigning five-time National League East Division Champions.  ***PHOTO1*** After the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 1-0 prior to the Phillies taking the field on...

Philadelphia Phillies 2012 Regular Seaon Schedule Revealed
September 15th, 2011 at 2:41 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of what may turn out to be the best season in team history. So why would anyone want to look ahead of such great times? Well the simple answer is that Major League Baseball released the 2012 season schedules on Wednesday, since league realignment and playoff expansion...

Philadelphia Phillies Closing in on Franchise Record for Wins
September 10th, 2011 at 12:44 AM
In 1976 and 1977 the Philadelphia Phillies managed to win 101 games. They were the only times the team has won 100 games in a single season. Now, in 2011 this team has a chance to be the best team in Phillies history. ***PHOTO1***Currently the Phillies sit at 93-48, with 21...

Philadelphia Phillies to Play 33 Games in 31 Days; How Will They Fare?
August 28th, 2011 at 6:11 PM
The Philadelphia Phillies are about to embark on their most daunting stretch of the season. As a result of schedule rearrangement in preparation for Hurricane Irene, the Phillies were unable to play the final two games in the series against the Florida Marlins. Now the best team in the majors is...