Series Preview: vs Los Angeles Dodgers

PHI: 28-27, 5th in NL East; LAD: 33-21, 1st in NL West When: June 4-7 Where: Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA) Probable Pitchers Monday: Vance Worley (3-2, 3.07) vs Clayton Kershaw (4-3, 2.32) Tuesday: Cliff Lee (0-2, 3.00) vs Chad Billingsley (2-4, 4.09) Wednesday: Kyle Kendrick (2-4, 4.02) vs Chris Capuano (7-2, 2.50) Thursday: Cole Hamels (8-2, … Continue reading Series Preview: vs Los Angeles Dodgers

Phils Announce Rotation 2.0

Cole Hamels will start the home opener. It’ll go Halladay-Lee-Worley-Hamels. — Matt Gelb (@magelb) March 23, 2012 The fans who got tickets for the home opener were given a real treat today. The Phillies announced their starting rotation for the season. And in a move popular with many, the lefties will be split like last … Continue reading Phils Announce Rotation 2.0

Worley looks to avoid sophomore slump

With all the talk about the four aces coming into the 2011 season, Vance Worley wasn’t expected to contribute much. In fact, Worley wasn’t even expected to make the big league club. However, key injuries to guys like Roy Oswalt and Joe Blanton allowed Worley to make his way onto the major league roster in … Continue reading Worley looks to avoid sophomore slump

The Curious Case of Kyle Kendrick

Lets talk starting pitching. Everyone loves it, everyone needs it. For the Phillies, they have an overabundance of it. From established veterans like Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, and Cole Hamels to and up and coming star in Vance Worley. That fills the first four spots in the rotation, and assuming Roy Oswalt isn’t coming back, … Continue reading The Curious Case of Kyle Kendrick