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Billy Joel Concert Brings Out Miley Cyrus and Phillies Hatred

Saturday night brought a sold out crowd to Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park for a performance by Billy Joel. And Joel, who has a reputation for […]

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After Trade Deadline, Fan Backlash Apparent

First, the Phillies made no trades at the deadline. Then Cliff Lee went on the DL. All hope is not lost — there’s still another […]

Property

Ryan Howard’s Blue Bell Home Is Pending Sale

Ryan Howard’s custom-made home in Montgomery County, placed on the market in June, is now pending sale. The deal is expected to close sometime in August, according […]

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Baseball Fans: It’s Trade Deadline Day

Well, it’s Trade Deadline Day in Major League Baseball. The big question locally is whether Ruben Amaro Jr., the Phillies general manager, will commit to […]

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Save the Date: BBQ at the Ballpark

On August 23rd, the 7th Annual BBQ at the Ballpark happens at the Jetro lot next to Citizens Bank Park. From 2 to 7 p.m., there will […]

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How to Fix the Philadelphia Phillies

It doesn’t really seem that long ago. It was, though. I was 23 in 2006. Ryan Howard was three years older. And when I went […]

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Ryan Howard’s Run With the Phillies Might Soon Be Over

2008, when the Phillies won the World Series, now feels like a long time ago. 2006, when Ryan Howard won an MVP award, feels even […]

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Olbermann Names Cliff Lee the “Worst Person in the World”

You remember Cliff Lee’s postgame fart? There are consequences, via the 700 Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi8wpkbDZDE Stick around for the horse race footage. It’s worth it.

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Philadelphia Orchestra Playing National Anthem at Tonight’s Phillies Game

Seven musicians from The Philadelphia Orchestra brass section will toot the “Star Spangled Banner” at tonight’s Phillies game at Citizen’s Bank Park. The ensemble includes Jennifer […]

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Cliff Lee Accurately Sums Up Phillies Season

Your browser does not support iframes. Cliff Lee returned to pitch for the Phillies Monday night for the first time since May 18th. After Lee […]

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This Is How Phillies Pitchers Spent Sunday’s Rain Delay

During the 99-minute rain delay in yesterday’s 8-2 loss in Atlanta, the Phillies bullpen passed the time by playing bocce. These rules wouldn’t pass muster […]

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HEADS UP: Tickets to Gay Community Night at the Phillies On Sale Now

Plenty of gays go watch baseball games all season long, but, as Gay Community Night at the Phillies (GCN) organizer Larry Felzer says, “on this one special […]

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Phillies, Eagles Among 50 Most-Valuable Sports Franchises in World

Forbes named both the Eagles and the Phillies to its annual list of the world’s 50 most-valuable sports teams. The Eagles come in at No. […]

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Chase Utley Has Chase Utley-Like Performance at All-Star Game

With the National League down, 3-0, Chase Utley doubled home a run in top of the second inning. He celebrated his usual way: Putting his […]

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Work on Phillies Mural to Finally Begin, Now That the Phillies Stink

Back in September 2011, the Mural Arts Program and the Phillies announced an eight-story Phillies mural for 24th and Walnut. Our baseball team was riding […]