Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'B7zUcSTaTWVH_IPF6raQQg',sig:'G13udh9SJ5-JK0GXa2nR5mxXLl3C1Ks6sl2UQlpCqew=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'835913714',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.jsThome (R) recognized contributions of his mentor Manuel (L) at the Hall of FameWhen the time came this afternoon for Jim Thome‘s turn to be formally inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, it was no surprise to learn that it would his mentor, friend, and former manager Charlie Manuel who … Continue reading In Hall of Fame acceptance speech, Thome thanks Manuel, recalls time with Phillies
2008 Phillies first World Series reunion will take place without Chase Utley
Chase will be back for future 2008 reunionsJust a little more than a week from now the Philadelphia Phillies will return from a six-game road trip to Cincinnati and Boston. When they get back, the club has a big party weekend planned for the organization and its fans.During a four-game long weekend series with the Miami … Continue reading 2008 Phillies first World Series reunion will take place without Chase Utley
Carlos Ruiz enjoys a Philly homecoming with Mariners
The beloved 'Chooch' returned to a rousing ovation from the Philly fansFor parts of 11 seasons, Seattle Mariners catcher Carlos Ruiz was a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. He would grow to become one of the most beloved athletes in recent decades among the rabid sports fans in the City of Brotherly Love.As part of the Phillies rebuilding … Continue reading Carlos Ruiz enjoys a Philly homecoming with Mariners
Phillies Fall Classics XII: 2008 World Series Game Five
The Philadelphia Phillies franchise was founded for the 1883 season in the National League, and is the oldest continuous same name, same city franchise in all of North American pro sports. However, for all of their history, the Fightin' Phils had won the World Series, the championship of American professional baseball, just once, in 1980. … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics XII: 2008 World Series Game Five
Phillies announce 2016 spring training guest instructors
The Philadelphia Phillies have invited a group of former big leaguers to participate in spring training as guest instructors.Continuing a decades-long tradition, the club has decided to bring in seven alumni during the course of 2016 spring training and the Grapefruit League season.This year’s group will feature:Mike Schmidt – the greatest player in Phillies franchise history and … Continue reading Phillies announce 2016 spring training guest instructors
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