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Tuesday, Dec 30
This Day In Baseball History: December 30th (Happy B-day, Sandy!)
In 1926, the Chicago Tribune reported that the 1917 Tigers had thrown a four-game series to the White Sox to help Chicago win the pennant… within a week, Commissioner Landis began a hearing to investigate the charges. In 1943, the Phillies traded first baseman Babe Dahlgren (the player wh...
Friday, Dec 12
Around Baseball: Phillies Sign Ibanez; D’Backs Acquire Schoenweis; Indians Reviewing Wood’s Medical Records
The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez… as always, the agreement is pending a physical. —————————————– The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired left-handed reliever Scott Schoeneweis from the NY Mets in exc...
Tuesday, Nov 18
This Day In Baseball History: November 18th
In 1886, the Pittsburgh Alleghenys left the American Association to join the National League In 1980, after batting nearly .400 all season, Royals third baseman George Brett (.390, 24, 118) was named the American League’s MVP. Born Today: Jamie Moyer (1962), Gary Sheffield (1968), David...
Saturday, Nov 15
This Day In Baseball History: November 15th
In 1933, the Phillies traded hard-hitting Virgil Davis to the Cardinals for Jimmy Wilson… the Phillies made the trade because they want the St. Louis catcher to become the team’s manager. In 1988, Dodgers World Series hero Kirk Gibson edged out Met outfielders Darryl Strawberry and Kevin...
Thursday, Nov 13
This Day In Baseball History: November 13th
In 1979, for the first time in major league history, two players shared the National League MVP Award, as Cardinals first baseman Keith Hernandez and Pirates outfielder Willie Stargell each received the same number of points in the voting.
Wednesday, Oct 29
World Series Game 6: Grady Maddon’s Decision Cost Tampa Bay A Chance To Extend Series, Phillies Win Championship, 4-3
I know that Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon doesn’t throw pitches or step into the batter’s box, but it is my considered opinion that he is one of the primary reasons his team lost tonight’s deciding game in the World Series. Because of a pair of critical decisions he made in the seventh inning, t...
Friday, Oct 24
Shields, Rays Beat Phillies To Even Series At A Game Apiece
James Shields stymied the Philadelphia Phillies this evening and rookie David Price got the final seven outs as Tampa Bay rebounded from their Game 1 loss with a 4-2 victory Thursday night that evened the World Series at a game apiece.
Thursday, Oct 23
World Series, Game 1: Phillies Off To A Fast Start, Beat Rays In Tampa, 3-2
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said: “If you want to take the wind out of the sails, you (have to) shut the cow bells up and get some home runs. That will do it, except in Citizens Bank Park where, if you hit enough (home runs), they ring a bell… they ring the Liberty Bell”.
World Series Preview: Phillies In Six
Game 1: Phillies (Hamels, 14-10, 3.09) at Rays (Kazmir, 12-8, 3.49) 10/22, 8:00 PM ET Game 2: Phillies (Myers, 10-13, 4.55) at Rays (Shields, 14-8, 3.56) 10/23, 8:00 PM ET Game 3: Rays (Garza, 11-9, 3.70) at Phillies (Moyer, 16-7, 3.71) 10/25, 8:00 PM ET
Tuesday, Oct 21
ALCS Game Seven: Garza Gargantuan As Rays Win Pitcher’s Duel, 3-1… Rays To Oppose Phillies In Franchise’s First World Series Appearance
And so, it is the Rays who will host Philadelphia on Wednesday night instead of the Red Sox. ——————————- ——————————- It %&*(%$ hurts that the Red Sox lost tonight… it REALLY %&*(%$ hurts that Rays fans will get to enjoy hosting the World Series on Wednesday. Argh!
Saturday, Oct 11
NLCS, Game 2: Phillies Batter Billingsley, Dodgers To Take 2-0 Lead In Series
With manager Charlie Manuel mourning the passing of his mother, the Philadelphia Phillies scored eight runs (seven earned) off LA Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley (2 1/3 IP, 7 ER, 8 H) this evening en route to its second straight win, 8-5, at Citizens Bank Park.
Thursday, Oct 9
NLCS, Game 1: Phillies Rally, Overcome Early Dodgers Advantage To Take Series Lead
Philly starter Cole Hamels was very good in Game One… he allowed two earned runs on six hits over seven innings, issuing two walks and striking out eight batters. He kept the Phillies close, and in so doing gave Chase Utley and Pat Burrell time to figure out LA starter Derek Lowe. —————————-
Sunday, Oct 5
Around Baseball: NLCS Matchup Is Set — Los Angeles v Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Phillies have advanced to the National League Championship Series for the first time since 1983, courtesy of this afternoon’s 6-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. As a result, the Phils will face the LA Dodgers (who completed a sweep of the Chicago Cubs last night in Los An...
Sunday, Sep 28
This Day in Baseball History: September 28th
In 1919, the Giants beat the Phillies, 6-1, in a game that lasted only 51 minutes — making it the shortest nine-inning game in major league history. In 1998, in the first National League playoff since 1980, the Cubs beat the Giants, 5-3, in a one-game showdown to take the National League’s wi...
Tuesday, Sep 16
This Day in Baseball History: September 16th (Morehead’s No-No Leads Red Sox)
In 1883, Tommy Burns and Ned Williamson of the National League’s Chicago White Stockings both scored three runs in the seventh inning to establish a major league record which still stands today. In 1924, Jim Bottomley of the St Louis Cardinals went six-for-six and knocked in a record twel...
Saturday, Sep 13
This Day in Baseball History: September 13th
In 1925, Dodgers hurler Dazzy Vance no-hit the Phillies five days after pitching a one-hitter against them. In 1936, Indians’ teenage pitching phenom Bob Feller set a new major league record by striking out 17 batters as he two-hits the A’s, 5-2.
Tuesday, Sep 9
This Day in Baseball History: September 10th (Boston Massacre Completed)
In 2003, Atlanta catcher Javy Lopez homered off Phillies’ righty Vicente Padilla to give the Braves a franchise-record 216 home runs for the season… the major league mark of 257 was established by the 1996 Baltimore Orioles, and the National League record of 249 was set by the Houston Ast...
Saturday, Sep 6
This Day in Baseball History: September 7th (The Boston Massacre Begins)
In 1984, on his way to hurling a one-hitter, Doc Gooden fanned Cub Ron Cey for his 228th strikeout, thereby setting a National League rookie record… the Mets phenom passed Grover Cleveland Alexander, who established the mark in 1911.
Wednesday, Sep 3
This Day in Baseball History: September 3rd
In 1917, Phillies pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander went the distance in BOTH games of doubleheader as Philadelphia swept the Brooklyn Dodgers, 5-0 and 9-3. In 1957, the Braves’ Warren Spahn’s set a major league record for shutout thrown by lefty (41).
Monday, Sep 1
This Day In Baseball History: September 1st (Buchholz Throws No-Hitter)
In 1945, Phillies outfielder Vince DiMaggio tied a major league record by hitting his fourth grand slam of the season. In 2007, in only his second major league start, Red Sox rookie Clay Buchholz no-hit the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park… the Red Sox won the game, 10-0.
