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And then there were four

Jayson Werth raises 2008 World Series trophyOn Wednesday night, October 29, 2008 at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays took to the field to resume Game Five of the World Series.The Phillies had fought their way to a 3-1 lead in the Fall Classic, and needed just one more victory to … Continue reading And then there were four

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Seattle Mariners: All-Time 25-Man Roster

I will be doing a handful of MLB organizational "All-Time 25-Man Roster" pieces for the "Call to the Pen" site with Fansided this off-season. This is part of that series.The Seattle Mariners arrived in the Pacific Northwest for the 1977 season as an MLB expansion team.The franchise joined the American League that year along with the Toronto Blue … Continue reading Seattle Mariners: All-Time 25-Man Roster

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Phillies will once again honor local teachers

The Philadelphia Phillies will once again take an evening to celebrate the importance of teachers this coming season.On Friday, May 13th, 2016 during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Phils will honor 10 local teachers at Citizens Bank Park on Teacher Appreciation Night. This will be the 16th annual celebration of the educational profession by … Continue reading Phillies will once again honor local teachers

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Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three

After the Philadelphia Phillies had gotten off to a good start by taking the opener of the 2008 World Series against the host Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in a tight 3-2 decision, the host Rays evened things up, holding off the Phils for a 4-2 win in Game Two.With their backs to the … Continue reading Phillies Fall Classics X: 2008 World Series Game Three

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Jamie Moyer signs off

Jamey Moyer will not return to Comcast Sportsnet in 2015The Phillies and Comcast SportsNet released a joint statement on Friday, letting fans know that 2014 Phillies television commentator, former pitcher, and area native son Jamie Moyer would not be returning to the broadcast booth next year.The text of the statement included this closing: “Everyone at … Continue reading Jamie Moyer signs off