Phillies
Can the Phillies Beat the Red Sox in October?
It doesn’t matter whether I’m being interviewed by a radio station in Seattle or talking with Big John at the Acme, people get angry about […]
Chase Utley Is Not Jesus Christ
One can expect a roaring welcome for Chase Utley tonight when he makes his 2011 debut. He’ll be in his customary third spot in the […]
Can the Phillies Rebound Again? Really?
The Phillies this year have provided us a very fine line between belief and panic. We have seen enough of this Phillies era of baseball […]
Phils, Thrills and Kills
That was a long, hard game the Phils fought last night. Just when you thought they were going to roar back, they drooped instead, and […]
The Phillies Are Old and Creaking
Since the Phillies finished April with the most wins in franchise history for the month and continued to have the best record in the National […]
Phillies: You Snooze, You Lose
When, weeks ago, I was downplaying the Phillies’ lack of lineup offense and suggesting cryptically that with this team I could put Moe and Larry […]
The Former Phillie Everyone Should Know
People should know Bill White. But unless you’re of a certain age, or a total baseball nerd, there’s a good chance you don’t.
The Phillies Need to Add a Bat
I admit, I didn’t see it coming. Until they lost their second straight game at home to the Milwaukee Brewers, I didn’t see the Phillies […]
Phillies Players’ Personal Lives Aren’t Fair Game
Last week, my analysis of the most annoying Phillies fans sparked more than a few passionate responses; some folks agreed, while others called me a […]
Tonight: Flyers Playoff Hockey
Tonight’s a big sports night. We’ve got Cliff Lee on the mound for the Phillies and the Flyers kick off the NHL playoffs against the […]
The State of Philly Sports
Ok, now I really know I woke up in Bizzarro World. People are talking about the Philadelphia sports scene in the context of accomplishment instead […]
Pimp My Dog: Something Better on Dollar Dog Day
It’s a toss up to what is the worst part about Dollar Dog Days at Citizens Bank Park , is it the long lines or […]
The Phillies’ Magic Number Is…
With nine games down in the 2011 MLB season, here’s what we know so far: The Phillies’ magic number is 152 to tie and 153 […]
What Kind of Phillies Fan Are You?
The crack of the bat. The smell of the freshly cut grass. The moron in your section who thinks he’s Rodney Dangerfield and won’t shut […]
Almost Writing Off Charlie Manuel Is the Real Philly Sports Fan Shame
Phillies baseball is back, and I can’t wait to wash away the foul taste of that third-strike-looking end to last season. Cliff Lee’s return helped, […]