2012 World Series Preview: Detroit Tigers vs San Francisco Giants

Detroit: 88-74; 1st in AL Central San Francisco: 94-68; 1st in NL West Schedule – 8 PM, EST; FOX Game 1: Oct. 24: Justin Verlander (17-8, 2.64) at Barry Zito (15-8, 4.15) Game 2: Oct. 25: Doug Fister (10-10, 3.45) at Madison Bumgarner (16-11, 3.37) Game 3: Oct. 27: Anibal Sanchez (9-13, 3.86 vs Ryan Vogelsong (14-9, 3.37) … Continue reading 2012 World Series Preview: Detroit Tigers vs San Francisco Giants

Phillies Win With Jimmy Rollins Walk-Off In 12th

Phillies 4, Giants 4 (12 innings) WP – Kyle Kendrick (4-8, 4.57) LP – Brad Penny (0-1, 3.88) PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had a little bit of extra-innings magic in them this afternoon. Jimmy Rollins’ RBI single in the bottom of the 12th drove home the winning run as the Phillies prevented the sweep with … Continue reading Phillies Win With Jimmy Rollins Walk-Off In 12th

2011 Moments: #3 Utley does things the hard way

There are certain things only certain athletes can do. The Phillies have one of those athletes and his name is Chase Utley. On July 26, Utley rounded the bases much like he has 188 times in his career. But this time was different. The 32-year-old second baseman needed a little extra hustle to make it … Continue reading 2011 Moments: #3 Utley does things the hard way

Worley pitches first career CG

Ever since I blogged about Vance Worley being a mirage last week, he has turned up his game to a whole new level. Hey, keep reading the blog, Vance, we’ll say nice things about you now. No, I really don’t believe he reads TTB but I do believe that he is starting to improve. And … Continue reading Worley pitches first career CG

Series Preview: vs San Francisco Giants

PHI: 64-37, 1st in NL East; SF: 59-43, 1st in NL West When: July 26-28 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philly, PA) Probable Pitchers Tuesday: Vance Worley (6-1, 2.02) vs Tim Lincecum (8-8, 2.90) Wednesday: Cole Hamels (12-5, 2.62) vs Barry Zito (3-2, 4.78) Thursday: Kyle Kendrick (5-4, 3.45) vs Matt Cain (8-6, 3.06) Broadcast Info … Continue reading Series Preview: vs San Francisco Giants

Series Preview: Giants

Phillies (11-7) @ San Francisco Giants (10-8) Where: AT&T Park Pitching Probables: Mon: Roy Halladay (4-0, 0.82) vs. Jonathan Sanchez (1-1, 1.86) Tue: Jamie Moyer (2-1, 5.00) vs. Todd Wellemeyer (0-3, 8.16) Wed: Cole Hamels (2-2, 5.11) vs. Tim Lincecum (4-0, 1.00) Broadcast: Mon: 10:15 PM; CSN Tue: 10:15 PM; CSN Wed: 3:45 PM; CSN, MLBN Hot (last three starts) … Continue reading Series Preview: Giants

Lee’s Debut Moved Up

Cliff Lee was originally scheduled to pitch tomorrow versus San Francisco’s ace, Tim Lincecum. The Phillies had other plans as they wanted to debut him tonight and have Joe Blanton pitch Saturday versus the young phenom. Also Cole Hamels will pitch in Sunday’s game in place of Jamie Moyer. Lee is 12-2 with a 3.18 … Continue reading Lee’s Debut Moved Up