Darin Ruf likely getting his final shot with Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have a number of players who have been around for a few years, and appear to be running out of time with the ball club.After the 2015 season ended it was disappointing outfielder Domonic Brown to whom the Phillies said goodbye. At some point either during or after the coming 2016 season, the club will … Continue reading Darin Ruf likely getting his final shot with Phillies

Philography: Phillies Bios Series History to Date

After joining the TBOH staff at Fansided back in the summer of 2014, I decided that with a personal interest in history in general and now in my fifth decade of following Phillies baseball, that a regular series on the history of the team would be right up my alley.I came up with the idea of … Continue reading Philography: Phillies Bios Series History to Date

Phillies 2016 promotions and giveaways

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced special promotions and giveaway items for the 2016 season.With the scheduled opponents, dates, and times already released earlier in the off-season, the Phils began to fill-in the rest of their schedule with the always highly anticipated list of giveaways and special promotions for the upcoming season.One highlight will be the 32 scheduled “Theme Nights”, … Continue reading Phillies 2016 promotions and giveaways

Philography: Granny Hamner

Philography: Granny Hamner - As the 1950's dawned the Phillies were developing a young, exciting club. Hamner was right in the middle of that excitement, literally, as the 22-year old starting shortstop for what appeared to be an up-and-coming contender.