The Philadelphia Phillies selected Chase Utley as their first round pick at 15th overall in the 2000 MLB Draft out of UCLA.
A 1989 Phillies “supernatural” comeback
The Phillies staged a comeback for the ages at Veterans Stadium in June 1989, rallying from 10-0 down in the 1st inning for an eventual 15-11 victory.
Baseball milestone home runs struck in Philly
A number of Major League Baseball's legendary milestone home runs were struck at various ballparks in the city of Philadelphia.
1972 Phillies: Super Steve and whacky promotions
The 1972 Philadelphia Phillies were bad on the field, but a super performance from newcomer Steve Carlton and some whacky promotions helped ease fans pain.
A century-old Phillies trade that paid off in a pennant
This trade happened in mid-season of 1910, which may seem like pre-historic times. 24-year-old first baseman Fred Luderus came to the Phillies from the Chicago Cubs for a 28-year-old Bill Foxen, a left-handed pitcher. It turned out to be a great Phillies trade. What classifies it as “great”? My ground rules: the new player must … Continue reading A century-old Phillies trade that paid off in a pennant
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