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Phillies lose last night, need Hamels in a big way today
Phillies lose last night, need Hamels in a big way today
weretheteamtobeat.com — All you need to know about this game comes from one stat.  The Phillies top four hitters... were 1 for 14 with eight K’s.  Ryan Howard had 3 K’s himself.  Not fun.  The Marlins took a 3-0 in the first two innings and it stayed that way until a two-run homer from Ben Francisco ... (more) Phillies lose last night, need Hamels in a big way today
Nothing but Haap-iness for Phillies last night
Nothing but Haap-iness for Phillies last night
weretheteamtobeat.com — J.A. Haap’s rookie of the year campaign is looking even better after last night’s performance.  Complete game... shut-out, 4 hits, 2 walks and a career-high 10 K’s.  That makes J.A. 8-2 on the season with a 2.74 ERA.  Truly a great performance by J.A. who along with Joe Blanton is ... (more) Nothing but Haap-iness for Phillies last night
Pirates soon will be asking: Who's on third?
post-gazette.com — The most pivotal question facing the Pirates between these final few weeks and the start of the... 2010 season will be this: Who's on third? (more) Pirates soon will be asking: Who's on third?
Phillies continue to trot out their video-game-like offense winning 12-3
Phillies continue to trot out their video-game-like offense winning 12-3
weretheteamtobeat.com — To quote the immortal NBA Hangtime announcer for Super Nintedo:  “They’re heating up!”  Jayson Werth and Ryan... Howard have been absolutely unconscious this week and they both hit home runs last night in a 12-3 Phillies win.  Chuuch added one too.  Werth and Howard are ... (more) Phillies continue to trot out their video-game-like ...
Lidge Bucs Up; Pirates stun Phillies 6-4
Lidge Bucs Up; Pirates stun Phillies 6-4
macho-row.blogspot.com — The Phillies headed to Pittsburgh and brought a large contingent of fans with them. Maybe one of... them can close games? Brad Lidge took what should have been an exciting come from behind victory and in just six pitches saw the Pirates tie the game and walk off with a victory with a two run home ... (more) Lidge Bucs Up; Pirates stun Phillies 6-4
Joe Blanton: One Year Later
Joe Blanton: One Year Later
philliesnation.com — On July 18, 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired a seemingly unassuming right-handed pitcher from the Oakland A’s... for three prospects. The guy was toiling for an average team led by a general manager whose vocabulary lacks the word “no.” On ... (more) Joe Blanton: One Year Later
An overstocked rotation is a good problem to have
An overstocked rotation is a good problem to have
mlbnotebook.com — The Phillies have a problem, but it's a good one. They have an abundance of starting pitchers.... Cliff Lee made his home debut in Phillies pinstripes earlier today. J.A. Happ pitched a complete-game four-hitter last night. Joe Blanton is a solid right-hander. Jamie Moyer is every bit the crafty ... (more) An overstocked rotation is a good problem to have
Jamie Moyer, the Odd Man Out
Jamie Moyer, the Odd Man Out
mlbnotebook.com — Jamie Moyer is the odd man out in the Phillies rotation. Pedro Martinez is making his debut... tonight and therefore someone has to leave in order to make room. Moyer is that someone and is not happy: "Ultimately, I'm a little disheartened because I know this past winter, when I was negotiating ... (more) Jamie Moyer, the Odd Man Out
Preview Game 113: Phillies @ Braves
Preview Game 113: Phillies @ Braves
macho-row.blogspot.com — This weekend the NL East leading Phillies and the Atlanta Braves will play a critical three game... series. With the Braves entering the first game trailing the Phillies by five games they will be looking to make a statement. Meanwhile the Phillies look to push the Braves further back the way ... (more) Preview Game 113: Phillies @ Braves
Open Thread: Phillies @ Giants
Open Thread: Phillies @ Giants
macho-row.blogspot.com — First pitch: 9:05pm EST TV: Comcast Sportsnet Lincecum (11-3, 2.30 ERA) vs. Blanton (7-4, 4.11 ERA)... (more) Open Thread: Phillies @ Giants
Monday Morning Recap
Monday Morning Recap
macho-row.blogspot.com — Well, at least Cliff Lee was awesome,. Right? The weekend series in San Francisco did not exactly... go well for the Phillies, who managed to win just one game in the four game set by the bay against a probably NLDS opponent in October. Give the Giants credit though because they stepped their ... (more) Monday Morning Recap
Weekend Series Preview: Marlins @ Phillies, 8/7-8/9
Weekend Series Preview: Marlins @ Phillies, 8/7-8/9
misterballz.blogspot.com — The second place Miami Marlins visit the first place Phillies this weekend. The Marlins are 7 games... behind the division leaders. Below, you will find pitching match ups and other key notes from this series. Friday, 7:35pm. Ricky Nolasco (7-7, 5.00 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton (7-5, 4.02 ERA). ... (more) Weekend Series Preview: Marlins @ Phillies, 8/7-8/9
Games of the Day
Games of the Day
baseballmusings.com — Three series with playoff implications kick off tonight. The first game takes place in Florida, where the... Colorado Rockies send Jason Hammel against Josh Johnson. The Marlins are currently in third place in the NL Wild Card race, three games behind the leading Rockies. A sweep puts them in a ... (more) Games of the Day
Preview Game 118: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks
Preview Game 118: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks
macho-row.blogspot.com — The Phillies go for the sweep tonight and to do so they will send one of their... most reliable pitchers form this season to the mound. Joe Blanton will get the start for the Phillies. coming off a solid outing against the Atlanta Braves in which he received a no-decision, Blanton will go for ... (more) Preview Game 118: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks
Phillies First Pitch: Diamondbacks vs. Phillies 8/20/2009 Lineup and Game Chat
Phillies First Pitch: Diamondbacks vs. Phillies 8/20/2009 Lineup and Game Chat
myteamrivals.typepad.com —   vs. The Philadelphia Phillies go for the sweep tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank... Park. Joe Blanton takes the hill for the Phillies while Arizona counters with Doug Davis. Game Time: 7:05pm Television Broadcast: Comcast Sports Net Lineups are below. ... (more) Phillies First Pitch: Diamondbacks vs. Phillies ...
Open Thread: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks
Open Thread: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks
macho-row.blogspot.com — First pitch: 7:05pm TV: Comcast Sportsnet, MLB Network Preview Blanton (7-6, 3.88 ERA) vs. Davis (7-10, 3.59... ERA) (more) Open Thread: Phillies vs. Diamondbacks
Phillies mighty in sweep of Diamondbacks
Phillies mighty in sweep of Diamondbacks
macho-row.blogspot.com — How else would you expect the Phillies to put the exclamation point on a series like the... one they just played against the Diamondbacks? The Phillies flexed their muscle in the three game set and completed a sweep of the dismal Diamondbacks with a dominating 12-3 defeat of Arizona. The offense ... (more) Phillies mighty in sweep of Diamondbacks
Hamels Continues to Stumble, Blanton an Extension?
Hamels Continues to Stumble, Blanton an Extension?
myteamrivals.typepad.com — Cole Hamels had another rough outing against the New York Mets tonight and his record dropped below... .500. Hamels has not been able to get it together all season. The good news has been the acquisition of Cliff Lee, the surprising performance of J.A. Happ, and the steady arm of Joe Blanton.  ... (more) Hamels Continues to Stumble, Blanton an Extension?
Preview Game 123: Phillies @ Pirates
Preview Game 123: Phillies @ Pirates
macho-row.blogspot.com — When it comes to the Phillies and the Pirates there is one thing in common; home state... being Pennsylvania. Both teams are on opposite sides of the Keystone State as well as the National League. The Phillies hope to keep the winning ways going when they start a three game series in the steel ... (more) Preview Game 123: Phillies @ Pirates
Blanton Eats Bucco Tacos for Breakfast
Blanton Eats Bucco Tacos for Breakfast
the700level.com — After enjoying victories in three out of four games this past weekend in New York, the Phillies... are in Pittsburgh this evening to take on the Pirates. The Phils will roll out reliable Joe Blanton this evening who will go up against awesomely named Ross Ohlendorf who is having a nice season ... (more) Blanton Eats Bucco Tacos for Breakfast
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