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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels (35) sits in the dugout in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Aug 12, 2013. Photo | Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports
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Cole Hamels on the Phillies: “You Have to Know When to Start Over.”

Ever wonder what it’s like to be on the receiving end of the Cole Hamels stare? You know the one — that withering look he’s […]

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Former Area Resident Sells Most Expensive Home on Island Estates in Clearwater

Marcy and Scott Daniel both went to Upper Dublin High School, both became Realtors, both moved to Clearwater, Fla., and both got married — to […]

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Hey Ruben Amaro: It’s Called a Plan. Look Into One.

That was quite a smile Carlos Ruiz was sporting during the celebratory press conference that announced his re-signing with the Phillies. He should have been […]

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Heidi Hamels Is More Than Just Mrs. Cole Hamels

Heidi Hamels will hate the way this story begins. But this is where her story must begin, because without it, the farm girl never becomes […]

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The Phillies Just Signed a Guy Married to a Playboy Model

The Phillies have signed 27-year-old utility man Reid Brignac to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training. In return, Brignac brings with […]

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Phillies Just Got Older, Druggier

If the Sixers horrendous slogan is “Together We Build,” the Phillies should debut “Forever We Will Tread Water, Dammit.” Last week, they hired 36-year-old Marlon […]

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Old, Nearly Washed-Up Phillies Hope to Improve by Getting Older, More Washed-Up

This doesn’t feel like the way the old Phillies were supposed to become the new Phillies:

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YouTube Flashback: Tommy Lasorda Goes After the Phanatic

We have no idea why Major League Baseball published this video of Tommy Lasorda going insane on the Phillie Phanatic this week to its YouTube […]

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Lenny Dykstra and Mitch Williams Still Feuding

Looks like Lenny Dykstra and Mitch Williams aren’t friendly these days:

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This Is The Last Time We’ll Remind You That Shane Victorino’s Post-Phillies Life Has Turned Out Awesome For Him

As a longtime Royals fan, one of my favorite activities has been to look at all the teams in the playoffs and count the number […]

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Do Philly Sports Fans Deserve Their Lousy Reputation?

Do Philly sports fans deserve their lousy reputation? That’s the heart of an upcoming feature story, as one lifelong hometown fan tries to set the […]

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Former Phil Shane Victorino On Cusp of Another World Series Championship

Former Phil Shane Victorino is on the cusp of another World Series championship—this time with the Red Sox. He’s featured in the New York Times […]

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Where Do Chip Kelly, Ryne Sandberg Rank Compared to Philly’s 10 Greatest Coaches?

One thing you have to credit Chip Kelly with is this—the guy can stick to a script. After his Eagles turned in their second horrifying […]

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Chase Utley’s Penthouse at the Ayer Is on the Market for $4.3M

And he’s outta here! Utley’s rare triplex penthouse is for sale for $4.3 million. The listing points to the amenities and highlights with language better […]

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Five Years Ago Today, The Phillies Won The World Series

Remember this? Remember Harry Kalas? (Aw, man.) Remember when Chase Utley’s knees worked? The Phillies won the World Series five years ago today. It was […]