Chase Utley Photo of the Week (4-30-14)

Hi everybody,

Time for another Photo of the Week.  I've got a great shot of our favorite double-play partners giving each other a high-five!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 26: Mets (14-11) at Phillies (13-12)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

New York Mets:                         6
Philadelphia Phillies:                1

SP:   Cole Hamels

LP:   Cole Hamels (0-2)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (17)

Home Runs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (8)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Carlos Ruiz Named NL Player of the Week

Hi everybody,

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was named the National League Player of the Week yesterday for the week of April 21-April 27.  During that week, Ruiz's numbers were:


Batting Average = .500 (11 for 22)
On-Base Percentage = .593
Slugging Percentage = .909
Singles = 5
Doubles = 4
Triples = 1
Home Runs = 1
RBIs = 7
Runs Scored = 8


This is the first time that Ruiz has been named the NL Player of the Week. Congrats for a great week Chooch!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (April 2014)

Hi everybody,

I was in Gettysburg with friends a few weeks ago and I took some great pictures.  I plan to share many of them on the blog over the next few weeks/months but I am starting off with a photo of the South Carolina Memorial.  I hope you all enjoy it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 25: Phillies (12-12) at Diamondbacks (8-19)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   2
Arizona Diamondbacks:               0

SP:   A.J. Burnett

WP:   A.J. Burnett (1-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (8)


RBIs:*

Chase Utley = 1 (14)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (14)
Chase Utley = 1 (14)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 24: Phillies (11-12) at Diamondbacks (8-18)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   6
Arizona Diamondbacks:               5

SP:   Cliff Lee

WP:   Jeff Manship (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (7)


RBIs:

Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (2)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (15)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (7)
Cody Asche = 2 (6)
Ben Revere = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (13)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (7)
Domonic Brown = 1 (8)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (18)
Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (7)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 23: Phillies (11-11) at Diamondbacks (7-18)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   4
Arizona Diamondbacks:               5

SP:   Roberto Hernandez

LP:   Roberto Hernandez (1-1)


RBIs:*

Cody Asche = 1 (4)
Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (1)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (14)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (13)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (6)
Domonic Brown = 1 (7)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (16)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 22: Phillies (10-11) at Dodgers (13-9)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      7
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    3

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

WP:   Mike Adams (1-0)


RBIs:

Chase Utley = 1 (13)
Marlon Byrd = 4 (16)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (6)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (12)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (15)
Chase Utley = 2 (13)
Cody Asche = 1 (7)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 21: Phillies (10-10) at Dodgers (12-9)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      2
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    5

SP:   Cole Hamels

LP:   Cole Hamels (0-1)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (14)
Jayson Nix = 1 (2)

Home Runs:

Jayson Nix = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (12)
Jayson Nix = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cole Hamels Returns from the Disabled List

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels is scheduled to make his first start of the season tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hamels has been on the disabled list since the start of the season due to left biceps tendinitis.  Welcome back Cole!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Joe Blanton Retires

Hi everybody,

I'm sorry that I didn't post this earlier but better late than never I suppose.  Former Phils starting pitcher Joe Blanton announced his retirement on April 13th. Blanton pitched for the Phillies from July 17, 2008 (traded from the Oakland A's) until August 3, 2012 (traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers).  Blanton was part of the 2008 World Championship team and even hit a Home Run during Game 4 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays.  Good luck in the future Mr. Blanton.

Blanton's Home Run in Game 4 of 2008 World Series

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (4-23-14)

Hi everybody,

Hope you are all having a great week.  I found this great photo of Chase and Carlos Ruiz chatting during Spring Training and I thought it would make a great Photo of the Week.  I wonder what Chase and Chooch were talking about.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 20: Phillies (9-10) at Dodgers (12-8)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:*

Philadelphia Phillies:                      3
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    2

* Extra Innings (Game Ended in the 10th)

SP:   A.J. Burnett

WP:   Antonio Bastardo (3-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (6)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (12)
Ryan Howard = 1 (13)
Domonic Brown = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (10)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (13)
A.J. Burnett = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 19: Phillies (8-10) at Dodgers (12-7)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                      7
Los Angeles Dodgers:                    0

SP:   Cliff Lee

WP:   Cliff Lee (3-2)


RBIs:*

Carlos Ruiz = 4 (4)
Ryan Howard = 2 (12)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (5)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (6)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (11)
Chase Utley = 1 (11)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (12)
Ryan Howard = 1 (12)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 18: Phillies (7-10) at Rockies (10-9)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 10
Colorado Rockies:                      9

SP:   Roberto Hernandez

WP:   Jake Diekman (2-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (5)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (13)
Ryan Howard = 3 (10)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (11)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (1)
Chase Utley = 2 (12)
Domonic Brown = 1 (9)

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (3)
Ryan Howard = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (9)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (10)
Chase Utley = 1 (10)
Ryan Howard = 3 (11)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (5)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Easter

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Easter! My friends should enjoy my famous deviled eggs and sixer of root beer that I'm bringing for supper.  I hope you all have a great day!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 17: Phillies (7-9) at Rockies (9-9)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 1
Colorado Rockies:                     3

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (0-2)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (11)

Runs Scored:

Cody Asche = 1 (6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 16: Phillies (7-8) at Rockies (8-9)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 1
Colorado Rockies:                    12

SP:   Jonathan Pettibone

LP:   Jonathan Pettibone (0-1)


RBIs:

Jayson Nix = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (10)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 15: Braves (10-4) at Phillies (6-8)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            0
Philadelphia Phillies:                  1

SP:   A.J. Burnett

WP:   Antonio Bastardo (2-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (4)


RBIs:

Ben Revere = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Domonic Brown = 1 (6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 14: Braves (9-4) at Phillies (6-7)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            1
Philadelphia Phillies:                  0

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (2-2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (4-16-14)

Hi everybody,

Not seeing the Phillies play last night has got me really itching for some baseball.  This picture of Chase playing the field should hold me over until game time.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 13: Braves (8-4) at Phillies (6-6)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            9
Philadelphia Phillies:                  6

SP:   Roberto Hernandez

LP:   Jake Diekman (1-1)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (7)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (10)
Domonic Brown = 3 (8)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (3)
Domonic Brown = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (5)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (8)
Chase Utley = 1 (9)
Ryan Howard = 1 (8)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (4)
Domonic Brown = 1 (5)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 12: Marlins (5-7) at Phillies (5-6)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Miami Marlins:                              3
Philadelphia Phillies:                   4

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

WP:   Antonio Bastardo (1-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (3)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (6)
Wil Nieves = 2 (2)
Chase Utley = 1 (10)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (2)
Chase Utley = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Ryan Howard = 1 (7)
Chase Utley = 2 (8)
Domonic Brown = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 11: Marlins (5-6) at Phillies (4-6)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:*

Miami Marlins:                              4
Philadelphia Phillies:                   5

* Extra Innings (Game Ended in the 10th)

SP:   Jonathan Pettibone

WP:   B.J. Rosenberg (1-0)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (10)
Chase Utley = 2 (9)
Ryan Howard = 1 (5)

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Tony Gwynn Jr. = 2 (4)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (7)
Chase Utley = 1 (6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 10: Marlins (5-5) at Phillies (3-6)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Miami Marlins:                              3
Philadelphia Phillies:                   6

SP:   A.J. Burnett

WP:   Jake Diekman (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (2)


RBIs:*

Marlon Byrd = 2 (8)
Domonic Brown = 1 (5)
Ryan Howard = 1 (4)
Chase Utley = 1 (7)

* An additional run scored during a double play with Carlos Ruiz at bat

Runs Scored:

Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (2)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (5)
Chase Utley = 2 (5)
Ryan Howard = 2 (6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 9: Brewers (6-2) at Phillies (3-5)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:               6
Philadelphia Phillies:              2

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (2-1)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 2 (6)

Home Runs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (3)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 8: Brewers (5-2) at Phillies (3-4)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:               9
Philadelphia Phillies:              4

SP:   Roberto Hernandez

LP:   Antonio Bastardo (0-1)


RBIs:*

Marlon Byrd = 2 (4)
Domonic Brown = 1 (4)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (3)
Carlos Ruiz = 2 (9)
Ryan Howard = 1 (4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (4-9-14)

Hi everybody,

I have kind of a funny picture this week, but it's cool because Roy Halladay is in the photo too. Unfortunately Chase is sick with the flu and is not in the line-up tonight.  He missed the home opener too.  Poor Chase.  Hope he feels better soon!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Game 7: Brewers (4-2) at Phillies (3-3)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Milwaukee Brewers:              10
Philadelphia Phillies:              4

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (0-1)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (2)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (8)
Cody Asche = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (7)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (7)
Domonic Brown = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 6: Phillies (3-2) at Cubs (1-4)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of Sunday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                    3
Chicago Cubs:                               8

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   A.J. Burnett (0-1)


RBIs:*

Chase Utley = 1 (6)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (6)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (5)
Cody Asche = 1 (5)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Hits His 300th Career Double

Hi everybody,

During Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs, my hero Chase Utley hit his 300th career double.  Chase is also the third player in Phillies history (along with Mike Schmidt and Jimmy Rollins) to amass at least 300 doubles, 200 home runs, 800 RBIs and 100 stolen bases.  I just wanted to congratulate Chase on these important milestones.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 5: Phillies (2-2) at Cubs (1-3)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of Saturday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                    2
Chicago Cubs:                               0

SP:   Cliff Lee

WP:   Cliff Lee (2-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (1)


RBIs:

Chase Utley = 1 (5)
Domonic Brown = 1 (3)

Home Runs:

Chase Utley = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 2 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy 10th Anniversary Citizens Bank Park

Hi everybody,

When the Phillies return to Philadelphia to begin their first home stand of the 2014 season, it will mark the 10th Anniversary of the opening of Citizens Bank Park.  I just want to say Happy Anniversary to the greatest ballpark (in my heavily biased opinion) in all of baseball.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 4: Phillies (1-2) at Cubs (1-2)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                    7
Chicago Cubs:                               2

SP:   Roberto Hernandez

WP:   Roberto Hernandez (1-0)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 2 (2)
Chase Utley = 3 (4)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (4)

Home Runs:

Chase Utley = 1 (1)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (3)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (6)
Chase Utley = 1 (1)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (2)
Ryan Howard = 1 (3)
Domonic Brown = 1 (2)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day!  Hope you all had your fill of PB&J sammiches!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 3: Phillies (1-1) at Rangers (1-1)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                3
Texas Rangers:                         4

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

LP:   Jonathan Papelbon (0-1)


RBIs:*

Ryan Howard = 2 (3)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 2 (5)
Ryan Howard = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (4-2-14)

Hi everybody,

Opening Day of the Phillies 2014 season was on Monday and to celebrate I have included a picture of Chase before the game.  Enjoy!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

My Final Post

Hi everybody,

It is with heavy heart that I announce the end of my blog.  This will be my final post.....April Fools!  I know that I totally fooled you all with that one!  Hope you all enjoy the rest of April Fool's Day!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 2: Phillies (1-0) at Rangers (0-1)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                2
Texas Rangers:                         3

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   Mario Hollands (0-1)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (5)
Ryan Howard = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (1)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Jimmy Rollins Hits 200th Career Home Run

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins for hitting his 200th career Home Run in the Opening Day game against the Texas Ranges.  The milestone was even more exciting as the 200th Home Run was a Grand Slam in the 14-10 win.  Congrats J-Roll!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase