Game 55: Brewers (19-33) at Phillies (26-28)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:            8
Philadelphia Phillies:           5

LP:   Cole Hamels (1-9)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 4 (36)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (19)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 2 (15)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (21)
Ryan Howard = 1 (20)
Domonic Brown = 2 (25)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chad Durbin Released By The Phillies

Hi everybody,

Relief pitcher Chad Durbin was released by the Phils earlier today.  Joe Savery was brought up from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to replace him on the roster.

Durbin had not pitched well this season with an ERA (Earned Run Average) at 9.00.  He had appeared in 16 games.  In his previous stint with the Phillies in 2008-2010, Durbin helped the team win a World Championship (2008), two National League Championships (2008-2009) and three National League East Titles (2008-2010).  That is how I will remember him.  Good luck with the rest of your career and thanks for all that you did for the Phillies.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 54: Red Sox (32-22) at Phillies (26-27)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Boston Red Sox:                          9
Philadelphia Phillies:                   2

LP:   Jonathan Pettibone (3-1)


RBIs:

Delmon Young = 2 (10)

Home Runs:

Delmon Young = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (1)
Delmon Young = 1 (7)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Shane Victorino Honored By The Phillies

Good old days....

Hi everybody,

Last night in the middle of the 4th inning of the game between the Phillies and the Boston Red Sox, Shane Victorino was honored by the Phillies for his eight seasons with the franchise.  The Phils played a video tribute showing highlights of Victorino's career with the Fightins'.  At the conclusion of the tribute, Victorino (who is currently on the DL) emerged from the Boston dugout to tip his cap to the fans.  The fans responded with a standing ovation.

Victorino signed a three year deal with Boston in the off-season but he will always be a Phillie to me.  I look forward to the day when he is placed on the Phillies Wall of Fame.  Good luck, Shane!

Victorino will always be a Phillie to me......

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Domonic Brown Named NL Player of the Week

Hi everybody,

Earlier this week Domonic Brown was named the National League Player of the Week for the week ending May 26th.  During that week, Brown's numbers were:


Batting Average = .348 (8 for 23)
Singles = 3
Doubles = 2
Triples = 1
Home Runs = 2
RBIs = 7

I just wanted to congratulate Domonic Brown for a great week.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Injury Update

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to give a quick update on the status of my hero Chase Utley.  Last week I posted about Chase being put on the Disabled List (Chase Utley Placed on the DL) and I stated that the Phils were hoping that Chase would return to action around June 6th.  The latest news is that Chase is still feeling soreness in his oblique and the timetable for his return has been pushed back to sometime in mid-June.  I just want to wish Chase a speedy recovery and I look forward to seeing him back in action.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Michael Young Has Been Placed on the Bereavement List

Hi everybody,

Third baseman Michael Young has been placed on the Bereavement List by the Phillies earlier today.  Under the rules of the Bereavement List, Young must miss a minimum of three days and a maximum of seven.  Until he returns, second baseman Cesar Hernandez has been brought up from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to fill in.  Just wanted to wish Michael Young the best and hope to see him back soon!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 53: Red Sox (32-21) at Phillies (25-27)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Boston Red Sox:                        3
Philadelphia Phillies:                 4

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (5-3)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (11)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (26)
Domonic Brown = 2 (32)
Erik Kratz = 1 (14)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (7)
Domonic Brown = 2 (13)
Erik Kratz = 1 (6)

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (19)
Domonic Brown = 2 (23)
Erik Kratz = 1 (14)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-29-13)

Hi everybody,

Time for another Chase Utley Photo of the Week.  This is a really cool picture that I'm sure you will love!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 52: Phillies (24-27) at Red Sox (32-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 3
Boston Red Sox:                        1

WP:   Cliff Lee (6-2)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (10)


RBIs:

Michael Young = 1 (11)
Erik Kratz = 1 (13)
Domonic Brown = 1 (30)

Home Runs:

Michael Young = 1 (2)
Domonic Brown = 1 (11)

Runs Scored:

Michael Young = 1 (19)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (15)
Domonic Brown = 1 (21)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Hunter Pence May Update

Hunter selling bread...

Hi everybody,

As you recall last month (Hunter Pence April Update), I have decided to check in to see how former Phillie Hunter Pence is doing in San Francisco.  Here are his stats as of the end of the day on May 28th, 2013:

Batting Average = .277
RBIs = 28
Home Runs = 8
Runs Scored = 30
Walks = 14
Stolen Bases = 8

I wish he was still a Phillie with those numbers.  I think they could use him.  Here is the Hunter Pence Photo of the Month for May.  Hunter is celebrating with Ryan Howard.  I miss those days.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 51: Phillies (24-26) at Red Sox (31-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                3
Boston Red Sox:                       9

LP:   Tyler Cloyd (1-1)


RBIs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (12)
Domonic Brown = 2 (29)

Home Runs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (5)
Domonic Brown = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Erik Kratz = 1 (13)
Delmon Young = 1 (6)
Domonic Brown = 1 (20)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

My Trip to Roy Rogers

Hi everybody,

A couple of months ago my friends decided to take a trip to the Roy Rogers in Pine Beach, NJ.  I had never tried Roy Rogers before and I didn't even know there was one around here.  They even brought me back some food.  I couldn't wait to try it!

I loved it!  So naturally, when they decided to head back there a few weeks later...I was going.  So off to New Jersey I went to see this great place!

I got a roast beef sammich and fries there.  The fries come in a holster!  How cool is that?!

Of course I got some food to go.  Chicken and cinnamon rolls.

Yum!  Everything was so good.  Roy's is definitely one of my favorite fast-food joints now!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Memorial Day

Hi everybody,

Happy Memorial Day!  I just wanted to thank all the members of our Armed Forces, both past and present, for your service to our country.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 50: Phillies (24-25) at Nationals (25-24)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  1
Washington Nationals:                6

LP:   Cole Hamels (1-8)


Runs Scored:**

Ben Revere = 1 (17)

** Only run was scored because of a balk in the 8th inning


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Mike Adams To Be Activated From DL

Hi everybody,

Relief pitcher and set-up man Mike Adams has been activated from the DL (Disabled List) and will be available to pitch in today's game.  To make room for Adams on the roster, the Phillies sent pitcher B.J. Rosenberg back to the minors.  Welcome back Mike Adams!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 49: Phillies (23-25) at Nationals (25-23)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   5
Washington Nationals:                3

WP:   Chad Durbin (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (9)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 2 (27)
Erik Kratz = 1 (11)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (18)
Delmon Young = 1 (8)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (9)
Erik Kratz = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Domonic Brown = 1 (19)
Erik Kratz = 1 (12)
Jonathan Pettibone = 1 (3)
Michael Young = 1 (18)
Michael Martinez = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 48: Phillies (23-24) at Nationals (24-23)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  2
Washington Nationals:                5

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (4-3)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (25)
Erik Kratz = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (18)
Domonic Brown = 1 (18)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

The injury bug continues to plague the Phils as 2nd Baseman (and my hero) Chase Utley was placed on the 15-day DL (Disabled List) with a Grade 1 strained oblique.  According to the Phillies, the strain is very mild and there is no intercostal or injury to Chase's rib-cage.  The general recovery time for this type of injury is 2-4 weeks but it is hoped that Chase will be able to return to action when his DL stint ends on June 6th.

Michael Martinez has been brought up from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to replace Chase on the roster.  It is expected that Freddy Galvis will get the majority of starts at 2nd Base.

Hope that Chase gets well quick and is able to return to the lineup as soon as possible.


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 47: Phillies (22-24) at Marlins (13-33)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               3
Miami Marlins:                          0

WP:   Cliff Lee (5-2)


RBIs:

Delmon Young = 1 (7)
Domonic Brown = 1 (24)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (8)

Home Runs:

Delmon Young = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Delmon Young = 2 (5)
Domonic Brown = 1 (17)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-22-13)

Hi everybody,

Unfortunately Chase is on the shelf.  Hopefully it won't be for too long.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 46: Phillies (21-24) at Marlins (13-32)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               7
Miami Marlins:                          3

WP:   Tyler Cloyd (1-0)


RBIs:

Delmon Young = 2 (6)
Domonic Brown = 2 (23)
Ryan Howard = 3 (25)

Home Runs:

Delmon Young = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Delmon Young = 1 (3)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (19)
Ben Revere = 2 (16)
Michael Young = 1 (17)
Ryan Howard = 2 (17)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ryan Howard Has Left Knee Inflammation

Hi everybody,

The injuries keep on coming as First Baseman Ryan Howard is day-to-day with inflammation in his left knee.  The Big Piece received a cortizone injection in his knee on Sunday (May 19th) and the Phils hope that he won't require a trip to the 15-day DL (Disabled List).  Let's hope that Howard returns later this week.  The Phils need his power in the line-up and he needs at-bats to get out of the slump he is in.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 45: Phillies (21-23) at Marlins (12-32)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:              1
Miami Marlins:                          5

LP:   Cole Hamels (1-7)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (21)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (8)

Runs Scored:

Domonic Brown = 1 (16)


I think Cliff Lee can sum up what I am thinking about this game and the season long struggles of the Phillies offense:

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Mike Adams Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Relief pitcher and 8th inning set-up man Mike Adams has been put on the 15-day DL (Disabled List) with a strained back.  The move was retroactive to May 11th, the day after the last day that Adams pitched.  That means that Adams can return to the roster on Sunday (May 26th).  If all goes well, the Phils plan to activate him on Monday (May 27th) before the series against the Boston Red Sox.  Let's hope that Adams will be back in action by then because with the exception of Jonathan Papelbon and Justin De Fratus the bullpen has been horrid ever since Adams went down.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Carlos Ruiz Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Catcher Carlos Ruiz was placed on the 15-day DL (Disabled List) yesterday with a strained right hamstring.  He is expected to be out of action for 3-4 weeks.  Humberto Quintero (Catcher) has been recalled from the Triple-A Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs to replace Ruiz and back-up Erik Kratz.  Get well soon, Chooch!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 44: Reds (26-17) at Phillies (20-23)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Cincinnati Reds:                          2
Philadelphia Phillies:                  3

WP:   Antonio Bastardo (2-1)


RBIs:

Chase Utley = 1 (25)
Erik Kratz = 1 (9)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (7)

Home Runs:

Erik Kratz = 1 (3)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (14)
Erik Kratz = 1 (11)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 43: Reds (25-17) at Phillies (20-22)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Cincinnati Reds:                         10
Philadelphia Phillies:                  0

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (4-2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Roy Halladay Had Shoulder Surgery

Hope we see Doc throwing again this season

Hi everybody,

Roy Halladay had successful shoulder surgery on Wednesday (May 15th).  If everything goes according to plan, he should be able to start throwing in 6-8 weeks. With any luck, we will see Halladay on the mound before the end of the season.  Get well, Doc!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 42: Reds (25-16) at Phillies (19-22)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Cincinnati Reds:                          3
Philadelphia Phillies:                  5

WP:   Justin De Fratus (2-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (8)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (17)
Michael Young = 1 (10)
Domonic Brown = 1 (20)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (2)

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Cliff Lee = 2 (3)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (18)
Michael Young = 1 (16)
Ryan Howard = 1 (15)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 41: Indians (21-17) at Phillies (19-21)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Cleveland Indians:                       10
Philadelphia Phillies:                    4

LP:   Cole Hamels (1-6)

RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 3 (15)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (14)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (5)
Delmon Young = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-15-13)

Hi everybody,

I only have one word for this week's photo...Huh?

What's a Wiggle?

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 40: Indians (21-16) at Phillies (18-21)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Cleveland Indians:                        2
Philadelphia Phillies:                    6

WP:   Jonathan Pettibone (3-0)


RBIs:

Kevin Frandsen = 1 (7)
John Mayberry Jr. = 3 (9)
Domonic Brown = 1 (19)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (6)

Home Runs:

Kevin Frandsen = 1 (2)
Domonic Brown = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

Kevin Frandsen = 1 (6)
Domonic Brown = 2 (15)
Carlos Ruis = 2 (4)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (12)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 39: Phillies (17-21) at Diamondbacks (21-16)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game**:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   4
Arizona Diamondbacks:              2

** Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

WP:   Justin De Fratus (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (7)


RBIs:

Delmon Young = 1 (4)
Domonic Brown = 1 (18)
Ryan Howard = 2 (22)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 2 (21)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (11)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (17)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Mother's Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish all the Moms out there a Happy Mother's Day.  I hope you all have a special day.  I also wanted to say to my Mom that I love you and miss you.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 38: Phillies (16-21) at Diamondbacks (21-15)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score from last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   3
Arizona Diamondbacks:              1

WP:   Cliff Lee (4-2)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (6)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (12)
Domonic Brown = 1 (17)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (13)
Michael Young = 1 (15)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ladies' Night at Little C's Club (5-11-13)

LC's Club

Hello Ladies,        

I finally remembered my login creds for LC's Blog so I can "contribute" again on my own.  I know LC isn't all that thrilled when I do these posts but I don't think he'll be too upset with the photo I've chosen this week.  Not that it really matters since he's passed out in a sugar coma from the shoo fly pie I got for him.

I saw this picture in a Philadelphia Magazine article about Chase and thought it was quite lovely.  Hope you enjoy it!

Until next time,
Ann Onymous