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Philadelphia Phillies Lose 10,000 Games

724 Diggs"It's an embarrassment for me to be wearing this (expletive deleted) uniform 'cause of the way I'm playing. There, that's it. Now go away," [Barry] Bonds said at his locker. Read story

By tamar on Jul 16, 2007. 98 Comment(s)

Phillies announcer Harry Kalas dies at 73

619 DiggsPhiladelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas has died. He was taken to a hospital Monday after passing out in the broadcast booth before Monday's game against the Washington Nationals, team president David Montgomery said. He was also the narrator for NFL Films. Read story

By FirstCuts on Apr 13, 2009. 104 Comment(s)

"Sadly, the wieners were detonated as a precaution"

501 DiggsThe discovery of several hot dogs in packages outside Citizens Bank Park brought the bomb squad out and forced the temporary evacuation of the stadium Wednesday evening. Read story

By WWMD on Sep 24, 2008. 76 Comment(s)

Game 5 of World Series Postponed Due To Rain

479 DiggsGame 5 of the World Series was suspended because of rain in the sixth inning Monday night with the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays tied at 2. There was no immediate word on when the game would resume. Read story

By Jeffler on Oct 27, 2008. 138 Comment(s)

World Series Game 4 -- Phillies 10, Rays 2 - Game on - USATO

455 DiggsIf a team with as many good hitters as the Philadelphia Phillies keeps getting chances to blow a game -- or a series -- open, someday they're going to explode. That's what happened in Game 4 tonight as the Phillies hit four home runs on their way to a 10-2 rout and moved within one win of the World Series championship. Read story

By gorgeoussand on Oct 26, 2008. 108 Comment(s)

Phillies Defeat Yankees in Game 1 of World Series

432 DiggsThe Philadelphia Phillies have defeated the New York Yankees to take a 1-0 lead in the 2009 World Series. The final score was 6-1. Read story

By subtheorist on Oct 28, 2009. 101 Comment(s)

12-Year-Old Girl Robs Phillies Slugger of a Home Run

379 DiggsRyan Howard is used to getting robbed of a home run, just not by a 12-year-old girl.
Jennifer Valdivia filed a lawsuit Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies slugger for the rights to his 200th home run, which made Major League history as the player to reach the milestone the fastest. In baseball terms, she threw a 100 mph heater high and inside Read story

By TheDudeDean on Oct 7, 2009. 90 Comment(s)

Dodgers Pitcher Greg Maddux Wins His 18th Gold Glove

301 DiggsAge is no issue for Greg Maddux when it comes to fielding his position. The 42-year-old pitcher won his record 18th Gold Glove on Wednesday while outfielder Shane Victorino of the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies was among five first-time winners in the National League. Read story

By jaybol on Nov 5, 2008. 16 Comment(s)

Phillies Hope To End 364-Day World Series Drought

295 DiggsThe last time the Philadelphia Phillies brought a World Series title back to the City of Brotherly Love, the nation's financial sector was in complete ruin, the cost of a gallon of milk was only $2.74, fans watched the Fall Classic while huddled around their slightly-less-streamlined high-definition television sets, Read story

By divinediva on Oct 29, 2009. 31 Comment(s)