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- MLB Picks: Phillies Vs. Mets MLB Baseball OddsNew York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies MLB Picks:The Philadelphia Phillies scored three runs in the ninth and held off a Mets comeback attempt in the bottom of the ninth to win the series opener on Friday night.
- Cole Hamels Bounces Back & Phillies Series Preview with the NationalsPhillies will meet up against Jason Werth for the first time this season. Werth turned down $90 million to go to DC for $126 million.
- Phillies 2010 Season PreviewA look at the offseason moves and spring training progress that puts the Phillies in prime position to go for a third straight National League Championship.
Breaking Baseball News: Cole Hamels' Head Fixed!Whew! I was worried....- Cole Hamels-Brett Myers Altercation Rumors DeniedThe Phillies had a good night last night, despite some late struggles. Some extra negativity came with reports that Brett Myers and Cole Hamels fought over Hamels' words from a recent press conference. However, the team and Myers denied these reports.
- Cole Hamels Baby Son Now Born in ControversyCole Hamels loss to the Rockies yesterday now has a scapegoat. With Hamels' wife giving birth minutes after the game, Philadelphia now wonders whether concerns for the baby helped make it easier for the Rockies to get to Hamels.
- World Series Game 1 Recap: Phillies 3 Rays 2...Cole Hamels Shut Down Rays BatsThis is an article on game one of the World Series.
- 2008 World Series Preview: Cole Hamels Not Enough to Stop RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays (97-65 in the regular season) are this year's feel good story.
The History of New York Mets ManagersSince coming into the National League in 1962 18 different men have managed the Mets. Some have succeeded but more have failed. Here is a brief history of those men who have managed the Mets
Oswalt to Rangers Strengthens Already Strong RotationThe Texas Rangers and pitching free agent Roy Oswalt have been in discussions about the all star joining the club. Should Texas accept the deal, or stand pat with their current rotation?- The PhilliesOK - we didn't make it this year - but wait until 2012! We can do it in 2012!
- Did Phillies Sign Papelbon Out of Spite?Ryan Madson was all but re-signed by the Philadelphia Phillies. Now suddenly, Jonathan Papelboin is the team's new closer. Why? I think it was due to spite.
- Phillies Head to the Playoffs Minus Their Jewish RelieverWhen the Philadelphia Phillies called him up from the minors in mid-August, Michael Schwimer joined an elite group with a tiny membership -- Major League Baseball's small band of Jewish players.
Time to Panic Phillies Fans?The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in baseball, but they just lost six games in a row as the season winds down. Is it time to panic Phillies fans?
The Phillies Dream SeasonThe Phillies probably can't match the record of 116 wins in a season, but that doesn't mean they won't finish the season as the best team in baseball.
Projecting the Mets' future pitching rotation: Fan's takeBe patient, New York Mets fans. The team's starting rotation may be one of the best in baseball by 2013.- Phillies Sitting Pretty -- Should They Be Worried About the Braves? A Fan's PerspectiveAs the Phillies get ready to face the Braves for the second time in 2011, Phillies fans contemplate whether or not They should worry about the 2011 Braves.
- Why the Philadelphia Phillies Will Continue to StruggleIt's not that the Philadelphia Phillies quartet has pitched badly. It is just the opposite. They have pitched pretty much as expected, but the Phillies have become an offensively challenged team.
- Blanton Prepared for Surge During Summer MonthsJoe Blanton is the odd-man out in the Phillies' star-studded rotation, but that doesn't mean he isn't a solid pitcher. He has a tendency to struggle early in the season, but come the summer months, Blanton transforms into a completely different pitcher.
Enjoying the Phillies' Fast StartI know the Major League Baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint, but isn't it better to get off on the right foot? Some people don't agree with that sentiment, but I'm just enjoying the fast start.
The Phillies-Mets "Rivalry" And Its Attendant Meta-commentaryWhat could be more fun than heated commentary about unequal rivals?- Old School Thought & "The Phillies Four Aces"Comparing past baseball greats to present day players is futile. Today's game is entirely different then in the past and trying to say today's players are not as great is absurd.
Phillies Break from the Gate like a Filly with Her Mane SmolderingEven with problems, they're going to be very tough to beat.- Phillies Aces Biggest Storyline of 2011 SeasonThe 2011 MLB season is almost upon us and the biggest storyline this season is going to be the starting pitching staff of the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Phillies Tickets on Sale for Anxious FansSome of the biggest tickets in baseball are starring the Phillies due to their new super powered rotation. As such, fans are rushing to get tickets more than usual, as individual seats went on sale this morning for home games.
Does a Giant Repeat Make Sense?I explain how and why the San Francisco Giants will repeat in 2011- A Winter of Discontented Phillies Fans?After four straight division titles, Phillies fans are somehow scared stiff. Lets take a step back from the ledge.
- NLDS Game 3: Phillies 2, Reds 0The Philadelphia Phillies completed a three game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds to advance to the National League Championship Series.
- The Managerial Career of Davey JohnsonA recap of Davey Johnson's managerial career with the Mets, Reds, Orioles, and Dodgers.
- Mets' Hard Times Defy LogicThe New York Mets pay lots of money for star players, but the team seems to fall short of the desired post-season berth every year these days.
- Phillies Trade Rumors for Oswalt Intensify AgainLast week, the Phillies were rumored to lead the race for Roy Oswalt, but appeared to back off. A week later, the team is hot again, and new rumors have them all but set to make a deal this time, pending Oswalt's approval.
- Phillies Trade Rumors for Oswalt FadingYesterday, the Phillies were rumored to be close in landing Astros ace Roy Oswalt. However, his 2012 option could be a deal-breaker, although the Cardinals - who have already pounded the Phillies this week - are rumored to have a better chance now.
Ruben Amaro's NightmareThe nightmare scenario that WILL be blamed on the GM if....- Phillies Sign Howard to Huge ExtensionThe Philadelphia Phillies made a huge investment in their future, signing two-time all-star first basemen Ryan Howard to a 5 year extension worth $125 million. This deal keeps a strong Phillies nucleus intact for several years.
Mets Shop for Pearls in the OrientA brief look at the 12 players from Japan and Korea who have played for the Mets
Mets Induct Four New Members to Their Hall of FameDwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Davey Johnson and Frank Cashen will all be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame.
Phillies Fans Look Askance at Trade for HalladayA high-profile, very "iffy" trade in the making.- Phillies Choke Away yet Another Golden ChanceThe Phillies had a real shot to get closer to an NL East title, and move up in the National League, by beating the sub .500 Astros at home. But yet again, the Phillies couldn't handle Houston, and are closer to paying the ultimate price in October.
- 'Girl Throws Baseball Back' Video Comes Just in TimeOn Tuesday night, a Phillies fan lost a foul ball because his 3-year-old daughter threw it back when he wasn't looking. But in a time where many ugly stories have dominated sports lately, this incident became a rare heartwarmer for sports and baseball.
- Phillies Win Doubleheader Against MetsThe Phillies have once again slain the New York Mets during a stretch run for the playoffs. The difference this time is that the Mets aren't in competition for the playoffs and the Phillies have basically locked up the NL East division title.
