In late May, the Phillies scored 20 runs against the Colorado Rockies. Tonight, the Phillies repeated that effort, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 20-2.3 Up1. Phillies go back to back to back: The Phillies offense starting early and didn't quit. In the first inning, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Pat   more...
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- The Fox animated cartoon "Scooter" is back to explain to kids what a change-up is. Of course, most of the kids who are interested in a talking baseball cartoon are already in bed by 9:15 pm. But what the hell. This time Scooter is accompanied by an animated Jeff "Soup" Suppan, who says "Hey kids,   more...
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The Cardinals scored as many runs today as they did in last night's game, but had to wonder if the Bucs' bats heat up to ruin their offensive work. (photo by David Watson)
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Phillies ace lefthander Cole Hamels made his return from the DL going 3 innings giving up 3 runs on 5 hits, but it took a 14th inning winning RBI single by pinch hitter Rod Barajas, rightfielder Jayson Werth's 3 RBIs â€" 2 of them with his 14th inning triple, an unlikely 2 inning clutch relief   more...
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The Phillies pounded Cardinals pitchers for 5 homeruns, including 2 each by centerfielder Aaron Rowand and 1st baseman Ryan Howard, one of Howards' being a 6th inning grand slam which built the Phillies lead to 11-0. Pinch hitter Shane Victorino added the 12th run in the 8th inning with an RBI   more...
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Major League Baseball has set new records for total and average attendance during Interleague Play (8,893,312 and 35,573, respectively), eclipsing the previous marks (8,795,939 and 34,905) set last season. It marks the third straight season that MLB has set new highs for attendance during   more...
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Probables for tonight's Cards/Mets game; minor league news; Is Beltran cooling off? and more. (photo by Alan Penner)
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Major League Baseball has set new records for total and average attendance during Interleague Play (8,893,312 and 35,573, respectively), eclipsing the previous marks (8,795,939 and 34,905) set last season. It marks the third straight season that MLB has set new highs for attendance during   more...
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Inning notes from today's Cardinals/Pirates game.
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Today's probables, #50, #300, streaks, minor league tidbits, Latin American prospects, JImmy Baseball, and more.
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The St. Louis Cardinals jumped on New York Mets starter John Maine early, getting two runs in the first inning behind an Albert Pujols run-scoring single and Kyle Lohse pitched seven strong innings to help St. Louis defeat the Mets 7-1 on Monday night in St. Louis.
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Should the Cardinals try to figure out what to do to compete with the Cubs, or continue as they are?
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Earlier this morning, Matt Sebek continued the weekly excellence in radio broadcast segments known as "Let's Go Blogging" on Team 1380 AM in St. Louis.  We've politely provided you the bulk of the interview, which includes talk of the New Year's Day hockey game at Wrigley Field, the trade of   more...
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There are many ways fans choose to show their appreciation and appeal for specific professional athletes.Among the common: collecting baseball cards, personalized jerseys, searching for autographs.Among the weird: growing a fake goatee to mimic your hero's signature goatee.Among the weirder: being   more...
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Most of the protection theories are dominated by clean-up, five, six strategies. That's okay, but not if the front door is left unguarded. (photo by Barbara Moore)
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