Phils tried to make a huge comeback over the Mets last night, but failed and came up just short (that's what she said). The comeback attempt was entertaining, but in the end it's still a loss and therefore doesn't really matter then.Adam Eaton was the main culprit for the loss. Stats since   more...
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Screaming Sports' Andrew Thibodeau breaks out the MLB Waiver Wire and runs downs a list of five potential fantasy studs. If you're looking for that extra edge this week and beyond, then this gem is for you.
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The Brewers have Sabathia. The Cubs now have Harden. The Diamondbacks already have Webb and Haren. The Phillies need to go get Burnett or Bedard now. We can't win in the playoffs with just Hamels.
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The Phillies acquired Brad Lidge in one of the best trades in their history this past off-season, and now they have him locked up until at least 2011. Lidge, who would have been a free agent at the end of the season, signed a three year deal worth 37.5 million dollars. The deal also includes a team   more...
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Any Phillies win is good, but a Phils win against the rival Mets with Johan Santana on the mound is extra sweet. Putting the sprinkles on top of the chocolate dipped ice cream cone was the snazzy Stars & Stripes caps for the 4th of July "Welcome Back Veterans" theme. Benson Update: Here's some   more...
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This is not what I would call a good week for the Phillies, but it is definitely a step in the right direction. The Phils went 4-3 last week, again sweeping the Atlanta Braves in Turner Field before coming to Citizen's Bank Park and dropping three of four to the Mets.The Phils looked like the   more...
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After splitting their last two four-game series, the Mets took on the Phillies for yet another four-game matchup over the July 4th weekend. The Mets came into the series with a 4-2 record against the Phils this season but four-and-a-half games behind them in the standings. After losing the one game   more...
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"Lights Out" Lidge is locked up for another 3 years. The Phillies signed him to a 3-year $37.5 million extension. 19 saves and a 1.00 ERA in half a season will get you a nice pay day.
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Matched up against the Phillies' Cole Hamels, it seemed Joel Pineiro would be searching for a way to end his pitching drought some other night, but with a little help from the Cards' leading home run hitter and an All-Star, he got just enough help. The bullpen was surprising as well. And the most   more...
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The Mets won their 4th in a row vs the Giants at Shea on Tuesday. Combine that with the Phillies' loss in St. Louis and the Mets are only 1.5 games out in the NL East. Could this be a reversal of what happened last season? After all, payback is a b@#$%
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Screaming Sports' Phil Yoon breaks out his famed MLB Fantasy Minute and breaks down the MLB's top five stories. Low batting average does not mean low fantasy production. Dodgers youngsters are making their case. And is K-Rod a fantasy MVP? Mr. Yoon has all if it covered and much more.
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It was a dramatic finish, but another wholesale defeat, leading to the Phillies' seventh series loss in their last eight attempts. Their slow slide from the top of the division continues. Game summary: The Mets tallied 10 hits and eight runs -- six earned -- in 2 2-3 innings off Adam Eaton, who was   more...
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This one came out of nowhere. The Phillies rewarded closer Brad Lidge's monster (read: perfect) first half by signing him to a $37.5 million, 3-year contract extension this morning. Nice.
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This is why you have to play the games. With all the talk of how much the Mets stink and how bad they play at times, the Mets now sit one game above .500 and are only 2.5 games behind the Phillies (2 in loss column).
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There are but 2 rules in my house: No people food for the dog, and the Phillies game gets turned off if Clay Condrey is in before the 5th.
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