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That travel team back in Virginia a decade ago must have played great defense on the left side of the infield.
The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.
One look from the dugout at the celebration on the field was all the incentive the Philadelphia Phillies needed for next year.
The World Series gave the Fox network world-class ratings last week as the New York Yankees squared off against the Philadelphia Phillies in four much-watched games.
The New York Yankees bolted from the dugout even before the last grounder was scooped up. After waiting nine years for championship No. 27, no one would dare hold them back.
A Philadelphia newspaper has apologized to readers for mistakenly running an ad congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning back-to-back World Series titles.
Jimmy Rollins already knows what he's wearing to the victory parade if the Philadelphia Phillies win another World Series.
Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Charlie Manuel said Friday he will go with Blanton against the New York Yankees rather than ace Cliff Lee on short rest. Lee, who has never pitched on three days' rest, is slated to start Game 5.
NEW YORK - It all was going suspiciously too easy for the Philadelphia Phillies:
Pedro Martinez has a long history of memorable starts against the New York Yankees. He's pitched against them during the regular season and playoffs, poked fun at their history and called them his daddy.
First lady Michelle Obama received a warm welcome from Yankees fans and a kiss from the captain before Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
When the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees meet in the World Series on Wednesday, New Jersey will be a state of divided loyalties.
They've played ball for more than a century, the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees, yet they're hardly rivals. Despite their proximity — a 2-hour drive up I-95, even faster on Amtrak — the teams share little history.
A position-by-position look at the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees going into the World Series, starting Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium:
Alex Rodriguez waited all game long for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole life. Rodriguez delivered the biggest hit of his career, a go-ahead, two-out double in the ninth inning off Brad Lidge and the New York Yankees took advantage of Johnny Damon's daring dash to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the World Series.
One strike away from preserving his perfect postseason, Brad Lidge fell apart.
After winning their second consecutive NL pennant on Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies are trying to become the eighth major league team to repeat as champions since divisional play began in 1969.
With one big swing after another, Ryan Howard delivered many of the clutch hits the Philadelphia Phillies needed to return to the World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies star Chase Utley made a couple of pretty ugly throwing errors early in the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and all of a sudden people started comparing him to Chuck Knoblauch and Steve Sax, guys who out of nowhere inexplicably lost the ability to throw the ball to first base.
Ryan Howard and the defending champs are back in the World Series — proving last year was no fluke and looking even more dangerous this time around.
Cliff Lee allowed only two hits, Jayson Werth homered and Ryan Howard hustled for a triple to give the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers after six innings Sunday night in Game 3 of the NL championship series.
Cliff Lee dominated the Dodgers, Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth provided the big swings early and the Philadelphia Phillies cruised past Los Angeles 11-0 Sunday night for a 2-1 lead in the NL championship series.
Chase Utley makes two costly throwing errors, and suddenly he's being mentioned with Steve Sax and Chuck Knoblauch.
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a great season, and if they can get past the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, will have a chance to defend their championship.
A dose of persepctive from Philadelphia's Jamie MoyerNine days from birthday 47, Jamie Moyer is back doing what he loves. Helping others.
What exit? Yes, It's the Jersey Turnpike World Series!If San Francisco and Oakland can have the Bay Bridge World Series, and the Cardinals and Royals the I-70 series, the Yankees and Phillies can lay claim to the New Jersey Turnpike World Series.
A 22 year old Philadelphia Phillies fan was arrested after Thursdays game for allegedly stealing three 2008 World Series rings. The alleged would be thief apparently left the police a road map right to his front door.
Welcome back for day 2 of the MLB playoffs. Hopefully the games are more entertaining today then they were yesterday. We're still a while away from first pitch today. Got some good baseball articles? Send them my way.
1:32 AM - Rick Ankiel strikes out looking on a 100 MPH fastball to end the game. Dodgers go up 1-0 winning this one by a score of 5-3. I'll be back again tomorrow to live blog. Spread the word. Have a good night.
Lenny Dykstra Files For Bankruptcy "Former Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra filed for bankruptcy in California Tuesday.
Last year the Nationals couldn't give tickets away. Neither could their season ticket holders, even, quite literally, for free.
Johnson, Jones, Jurrjens lead Braves to 2-0 startThe Braves improved to 2-0 on the young season, downing the defending World Series champs again as Jair Jurrjens grinded out 5 2/3 innings of shutout ball, and Kelly Johnson and Chipper Jones went deep.
Off day gives Braves Nation time to enjoy season-opening victoryMy oh my, how much better this feels, doesn't it Braves Nation?
Lowe and powerful: Braves open season with resounding W at PhillyDerek Lowe fired eight innings of two-hit, shutout ball in his Atlanta debut, and homers from Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur and Jordan Schafer powered the Braves to a 4-1 victory at Philadelphia in the first game of the 2009 season.
Meet the men amongst boys of major league baseball, the big boppers, the show stoppers, the monsters of mash, the players that carry the biggest sticks in the league and the ones that can knock the cover off the ball every time they dig into the batter box! These are the players …
Written By: Jimmy Da Saint Spring training is all about getting in shape, getting your timing down, establishing a rapport with your teammates, evaluating player talent & shaping your team's identity before the regular season starts.
Jon Runyan, former Eagles RT, joins Mike Missanelli on WPEN Note: Runyan is currently a free agent but played RT for the last 10 years for the Eagles. He's currently recovering from surgery.
Phillies face early hurdles in repeat questIn Charlie Manuel's four seasons as Philadelphia's manager, the Phillies have been slow starters and strong finishers.
After piecing together the timeline that led to Major League Baseball's decision to suspend and fine Philadelphia Phillies pitcher J.C.
Eagles president green with envy over Phils' successIt's no secret that the Eagles president does not like to see other teams in the city get more attention than his team does, and why should he.
Braves know first-hand the Phils are pretty goodThe Philadelphia Phillies are the National League champions, huh? Well, the Atlanta Braves could've told you the Phils were pretty dog-gone good a long time ago. Remember, the Phils smacked the Braves 14 times in 18 games this season.
On Parr to be a Brave in '09? Young pitcher shows promiseJames Parr wasn't even on the Atlanta Braves' radar this time last season as a prospect for making the starting rotation. But after five starts for the big-league club in September, the 22-year-old right-hander figures to be in the mix for a rotation spot next spring.
Batting champ Chipper continues to cement Hall of Fame statusAt 36 years old, Chipper Jones won his first NL batting title this season, giving Braves' fans a reason to tune in and watch during an otherwise forgettable year.
Four months later, KJ's drop still stingsIt would be ridiculous to blame the Atlanta Braves' rotten season on one player, especially a player who hit .287 with 12 homers, 69 RBIs and 11 stolen bases.
Injuries derailed Braves' rotation … and seasonIt looked so promising amid the breezes of Florida in March – Tim Hudson, Tom Glavine, John Smoltz, Mike Hampton … but injuries derailed the Atlanta Braves' starting rotation in 2008, destroying the team's season in the process.
Chipper's blast leads Braves to (surprise) another win at PhillyChipper Jones' pinch-hit three-run homer highlighted a six-run fifth inning Wednesday, as the Braves played the spoiler's role to perfection by defeating the NL East-leading Phillies 10-4, the second straight victory by Atlanta over Philly.
Rare feat: Braves knock off PhilliesMike Hampton pitched six strong innings and Kelly Johnson extended his hitting streak to 21 games as the Braves beat Philadelphia 3-2 on Tuesday, marking just the third time in 17 games this season Atlanta has defeated the Phillies.
Bullpen blues doom Braves as Phils inch closer to East titleThe Phillies moved one step closer to the NL East title and the Braves slipped to a season-worst 20 games out of first, Philadelphia lighting up the Atlanta bullpen for four runs in the eighth inning for a 6-2 victory Monday at Citizens Bank Park.
Braves deal Mets another damaging lossThe Braves ended the home portion of their schedule with a come-from-behind victory, dealing the Mets another blow to their playoff hopes with a 7-6 win. Jeff Francoeur and Martin Prado each had three hits for Atlanta.
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