Recent Posts in: Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins Meets With Manager Charlie Manuel Over Lack of Hustle
For the second time in the past five seasons, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins had to meet with manager Charlie Manuel to discuss his lack of hustle in games.
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels Climbs Into Thick of NL Cy Young Race
If the 2012 Major League Baseball season ended right now, it would actually be pretty difficult to pick a National League Cy Young winner.
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies OF Juan Pierre Credits Walkoff Infield Single to Olympics Track Star Usain Bolt
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Juan Pierre legged out a two-out infield single in the bottom of the 11th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, scoring Jimmy Rollins to give the Phillies a dramatic 8-7 victory.
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies All-Star Catcher Carlos Ruiz Will Miss 4-6 Weeks With Foot Injury
The news that the Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher Carlos Ruiz on the disabled list shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, as the All-Star catcher has been battling plantar fasciitis in his left foot for a few weeks.
TweetMLB Rumors: Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Cliff Lee Claimed on Waivers by Los Angeles Dodgers
There had been talk heading into the July 31st trade deadline that the Philadelphia Phillies would try to trade former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. The Texas Rangers, where Lee pitched in the second half of the 2010 season, had been mentioned as a candidate for Lee.
TweetThe Rise and Fall of the Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have won their division for the past five years. In 2008, they won the World Series. In 2009, they won the National League Pennant. They have had great moments. Great players to root for in Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Chase Utley, and more. The rise of the Phillies began as they built their team in the 2000s and [...]
TweetLos Angeles Dodgers Acquire Joe Blanton From Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Blanton was rumored to be traded before the trade deadline, but the Philadelphia Phillies decided to move him during the waiver period. The pitcher is going to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are really showing that they are serious about making the playoffs this season. Joe Blanton has not been good this year but [...]
TweetCliff Lee Placed on Waivers
The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to show their hand by moving Cliff Lee to waivers. Now that Lee is on waivers, he can be picked up by teams, but he won’t be. His salary is way too high for starters. He’s earning $21.5 million this year and then $25 million the next three years and an [...]
Tweet2012 MLB Trade Deadline: How the Philadelphia Phillies’ Trades Affect the Immediate Future
The trade deadline has officially passed, and the Philadelphia Phillies have had to “sell” for the first time since the 2006 season. It was All-Star outfielders Shane Victorino, 31, and Hunter Pence, 29, who were shipped to a pair of contending National League West teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants.
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies Trade Right Fielder Hunter Pence to San Francisco Giants
Just hours after trading center fielder Shane Victorino to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Philadelphia Phillies have traded right fielder Hunter Pence to the San Francisco Giants.
Tweet