The way it happened was almost poetic justice. The Phillies started a 5-game series against the Washington Nationals on Monday with their backs against the walls. They unceremoniously lost the first game by a score of 7-2. A bullpen game started by Blake Parker would be the final nail in the coffin. The Phillies have […]
Read more "Phillies mercifully eliminated from playoff contention"To quote arguably the greatest boy band in history, “Quit Playing Games with my Heart.” The Red Sox just swept the Phillies in a two-game series. The Phillies sat 5 games out of the final wild-card spot with 14 games. 11 of those games were on the road, starting with the division leaders, Atlanta Braves. […]
Read more "Just when you thought it was all over, the Phillies pull you back in for one last rodeo"Here at Philly Sports Network we like to give you fun topics of conversation to have around the water cooler. For example, Can you name the top 5 songs on Billboards Hot 100 chart in the week of July 17, 1999? No? Well here they are. “Bills, Bills, Bills”-Destiny’s Child “If You Had My Love”-Jennifer […]
Read more "Phillies secure first series win in Boston this millennium"“Ruin Tomorrow”, they used to call him. Everyone in Philadelphia always has their own opinions, but from 2012-2015 they could all agree on one thing. Even at 3 in the morning, Philadelphians could be heard yelling “I HATE RUBEN AMARO” and “I COULD DO A BETTER JOB”. And then, suddenly, the complaining stopped. Ruben was […]
Read more "Ruben Amaro Jr. Heals Relationship with Phillies Fans after ‘The Goldbergs’ Guest Spot"Trade rumors have been swirling around Cole Hamels for quite some time now, and with the news of Cliff Lee’s elbow injury, there has been “action in the last couple of days” according to Ruben Amaro Jr. Lee would have been ideal trade bait last season if he hadn’t originally injured his elbow back in May. He returned […]
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