Ryan Howard Hits His 1000th Career RBI

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard for knocking in his 1,000th RBI in today's game against the New York Mets.  It has only taken 1,230 games for Howard to reach that milestone.  The Big Man has the fourth most RBIs in Phillies history with Mike Schmidt having the most at 1,595.  If Howard stays healthy, he should take the record in the next few years.  Congrats again, Big Piece!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 53: Mets (25-29) at Phillies (24-28)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:*

New York Mets:                         5
Philadelphia Phillies:                4

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 14th)

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

LP:   Antonio Bastardo (3-3)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 3 (37)
Domonic Brown = 1 (27)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (10)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (28)
Chase Utley = 1 (31)
Ryan Howard = 1 (26)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (23)


Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Manship deserves special praise for pitching four scoreless innings (10-13) before having to leave the game in the bottom of the 13th with a quad strain.  He got the injury while running to 1st base while batting.  If he hadn't gotten the injury, he may have been safe and the Phils would have won the game.  Hope he isn't hurt too bad.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 52: Mets (25-28) at Phillies (23-28)

Hi everybody,

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

New York Mets:                         5
Philadelphia Phillies:                6

*Extra Innings (Game ended in the 14th)

SP:   A.J. Burnett

WP:   Justin De Fratus (1-0)


RBIs:

Chase Utley = 1 (27)
Domonic Brown = 4 (26)
Reid Brignac = 1 (1)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Marlon Byrd = 3 (22)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (22)
Domonic Brown = 1 (15)
A.J. Burnett = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Today is the Four-Year Anniversary of Roy Halladay's Perfect Game

Hi everybody,

I almost forgot to mention that it was four years ago today that former Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay threw a Perfect Game against the Florida (now Miami) Marlins.  I can't believe it was that long ago!  Congrats again, Doc!  I still miss seeing you pitch every five days.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 51: Mets (24-28) at Phillies (23-27)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

New York Mets:                         4
Philadelphia Phillies:                1

SP:   David Buchanan

LP:   David Buchanan (1-1)


RBIs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (31)

Home Runs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (19)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Leads All 2nd Baseman in 1st Voting Update of NL All-Star Team

Hi everybody,

Major League Baseball released the first voting update for the NL All-Star team yesterday and I have some great news to report. Phillies second baseman and my hero Chase Utley is currently in first place among all NL second basemen with 509,390 votes.  Fans can continue to vote until July 3rd so we all need to vote for Chase and all the other Phils.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Jimmy Rollins Plays in his 2000th Major League Game

Hi everybody,

The accolades keep coming this season for Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins. Rollins played in his 2,000th Major League game last night against the Colorado Rockies.  Everyone of those games played were for the Phils.  Congrats on reaching another milestone J-Roll!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 50: Rockies (28-24) at Phillies (22-27)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Colorado Rockies:                     3
Philadelphia Phillies:                 6

SP:   Roberto Hernandez

WP:   Jonathan Papelbon (1-1)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 4 (34)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (30)
Chase Utley = 1 (26)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (9)*

* Walk off 3-run Home Run to win the game

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 2 (23)
Chase Utley = 2 (30)
Ryan Howard = 1 (25)
Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (12)


Mike Adams also deserves a mention due to his relief appearance.  He came into the game in the 7th inning with the bases loaded and nobody out. Adams worked out of the jams allowing no runs to score.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-28-14)

Hi everybody,

Last Friday (May 24th) Chase participated in a #ChaseChat on Twitter.  He answered questions from fans for 30 minutes and it seemed like a fun time for all.  To celebrate this event, there are two Chase photos this week from the #ChaseChat.

Tweeting to the fans....

It's been fun tweeting.....

I did ask a few questions but unfortunately Chase did not answer them.  Oh well...better luck next time!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (May 2014)

Hi everybody,

Here is another picture that I took while visiting Gettysburg in April.  It is a picture of the Sachs Covered Bridge taken at a different angle than other pictures that I have both seen and taken.  Hope you all enjoy it!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Ben Revere HIts 1st Major League Home Run

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies center fielder Ben Revere for hitting his first Major League Home Run in the last night's game against the Colorado Rockies.  The home run came in the 7th inning of the 6-2 loss and was his 1,466 career at-bat. Congrats, Ben and I hope you hit many more.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 49: Rockies (27-24) at Phillies (22-26)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Colorado Rockies:                     6
Philadelphia Phillies:                 2

SP:   Cole Hamels

LP:   Cole Hamels (1-3)


RBIs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (1)
Ben Revere = 1 (8)

Home Runs:

Darin Ruf = 1 (1)
Ben Revere = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Darin Ruf = 1 (1)
Ben Revere = 1 (21)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 48: Rockies (27-23) at Phillies (21-26)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Colorado Rockies:                     0
Philadelphia Phillies:                 9

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

WP:   Kyle Kendrick (1-5)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 5 (30)
Ben Revere = 1 (7)
Chase Utley = 1 (25)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (9)

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (8)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (27)
Chase Utley = 3 (28)
Ryan Howard = 2 (24)
Domonic Brown = 1 (14)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (4)
Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (11)


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

Josh Beckett Pitches No-Hitter Against the Phils

Hi everybody,

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett threw a no-hitter against the Phillies earlier today.  It is the first no-hitter of the season as well as the first of Beckett's career. Beckett struck out six batters, gave up three walks and threw 128 pitches in his 6-0 no-hit win.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 47: Dodgers (26-24) at Phillies (21-25)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    6
Philadelphia Phillies:                      0

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   A.J. Burnett (3-4)


The Phils were no-hit in the loss by Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cody Asche Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies third baseman Cody Asche was placed on the 15-day disabled list earlier today with a strained left hamstring. Taking his place on the roster is Triple A Lehigh Valley IronPigs relief pitcher Justin De Fratus. Hopefully the injury is not too serious and Asche will return to action in a couple weeks.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 46: Dodgers (26-23) at Phillies (20-25)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    3
Philadelphia Phillies:                      5

SP:   David Buchanan

WP:   David Buchanan (1-0)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (13)


RBIs:

Chase Utley = 2 (24)
Ben Revere = 1 (6)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (22)

Home Runs:

Chase Utley = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 3 (20)
Chase Utley = 1 (25)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 45: Dodgers (25-23) at Phillies (20-24)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    2
Philadelphia Phillies:                      0

SP:   Roberto Hernandez

LP:   Roberto Hernandez (2-2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

David Buchanan to Replace Cliff Lee in Starting Rotation

Hi everybody,

Phillies minor league starting pitcher David Buchanan is being called up to the big leagues to make his first start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Buchanan is taking Cliff Lee's spot in the rotation while he is on the disabled list with a left elbow strain.  A roster move will be made before Saturday's game to make room for Buchanan since Darin Ruf was brought up on Wednesday to take Lee's place.  Buchanan is 5-1 with a 3.98 ERA in his nine starts with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Congrats to Jimmy Rollins for 2218 Career Hit and 2nd Place on Phils All-Time Hits List

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins for his 2,218 career hit in yesterdays game against the Miami Marlins. What is so important about this hit is that it puts Rollins in sole possession of 2rd place on the Phils all-time hits list. Jimmy passed Richie Ashburn and is only 17 hits away from being the Phillies all-time hits leader.  That record is held by one of the greatest Phillies ever...Hall of Fame 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt (2,234 hits).  Congrats Jimmy!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 44: Phillies (20-23) at Marlins (24-23)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                    3
Miami Marlins:                               4

SP:   Cole Hamels

LP:   Jake Diekman (2-2)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (25)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (29)

Home Runs:

Marlon Byrd = 1 (6)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (26)
Chase Utley = 1 (24)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (18)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 43: Phillies (20-22) at Marlins (23-23)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                    5
Miami Marlins:                              14

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (0-5)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (24)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (27)
Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (3)
Domonic Brown = 2 (22)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (3)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (21)
Ryan Howard = 1 (22)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (17)
Cody Asche = 1 (14)
Domonic Brown = 1 (13)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-21-14)

Hi everybody,

This week's fun photo of Chase is from Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation charity event from last Thursday (May 15th).  The event was titled Taste of the World: Bollywood Bash 2014 and saw Chase and his wife Jen dressed for the occasion.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cliff Lee Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee was placed on the 15-day DL (Disabled List) with a grade 1-2 stain of his left elbow.  It was announced earlier today that Lee has been pitching with elbow discomfort for the last three weeks.  It has not yet been announced who will take Lee's place in the starting rotation.  Lee was scheduled to start on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.  I wish Cliff well and hope the injury is not too serious.  The Phils need Lee on the mound.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 42: Phillies (19-22) at Marlins (23-22)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   6
Miami Marlins:                              5

SP:   A.J. Burnett

WP:   A.J. Burnett (3-3)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (12)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (23)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (26)
Jimmy Rollins = 2 (20)
John Mayberry Jr. = 2 (7)

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (6)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (25)
Chase Utley = 1 (23)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (16)
Cody Asche = 1 (13)
A.J. Burnett = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Birthday Phillie Phanatic

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish the Phillie Phanatic a Happy 36th Birthday.  Hope you enjoyed your big party today.  It is a little odd that your birthday last year was April 21st.  Oh well, I guess it's just a strange mystery. Happy Birthday Phillie Phanatic and thanks again for making me laugh during every Phillies home game!!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 41: Reds (19-22) at Phillies (18-22)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Cincinnati Reds:                          3
Philadelphia Phillies:                  8

SP:   Cliff Lee

WP:   Cliff Lee (4-4)


RBIs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (18)
Wil Nieves = 1 (4)
Chase Utley = 1 (22)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (25)
Cody Asche = 3 (18)

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (5)
Wil Nieves = 1 (1)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (5)
Cody Asche = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 2 (23)
Wil Nieves = 1 (2)
Ryan Howard = 1 (21)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (15)
Cody Asche = 1 (12)
Cliff Lee = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Jayson Nix Let Go by the Phillies

Hi everybody,

Meant to post this a couple days ago but better late than never.  Jayson Nix was sent down to the minors on May 13th but instead of accepting the assignment, he instead decided to become a free agent.  He ended up signing with the Tampa Bay Rays on May 16th.

Here are the final Phillies stats for Nix:

Batting Average = .154
RBIs = 2
Home Runs = 1
Hits = 6
Runs Scored = 1
Walks = 2
Stolen Bases = 0
Caught Stealing = 2
Strike Outs = 18

I wish Nix well on his new team.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Congrats to Cesar Hernandez for 1st Career Home Run

Hi everybody,

Just want say a quick congratulations to Cesar Hernandez for his 1st Major League Home Run. Hernandez hit the long ball in the 8th inning of last night's game against the Cincinnati Reds.  Congrats Cesar!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Congrats to Cole Hamels for his 100th Career Win

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to write a quick post congratulating Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels for getting his 100th career win during last night's game against the Cincinnati Reds.  I look forward to many more wins in the future!  Congrats again Cole!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Congrats to Jimmy Rollins for 2212 Career Hit

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins for his 2,212 career hit in last night's game against the Cincinnati Reds. What is so important about this hit is that it puts Rollins in sole possession of 3rd place on the Phils all-time hits list. Jimmy passed Hall of Fame outfielder Ed Delahanty and is only five hits behind Phillies legend Richie Ashburn for second place.  Congrats Jimmy!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Armed Forces Day

Hi everybody,

My apologies for not posting this yesterday. Saturday was Armed Forces Day and I just wanted to say thanks to all the men and women who have ever served for their service to this great country of ours.  You can never be thanked enough for all you do.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 40: Reds (19-21) at Phillies (17-22)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Cincinnati Reds:                          1
Philadelphia Phillies:                 12

SP:   Cole Hamels

WP:   Cole Hamels (1-2)


RBIs:

Cody Asche = 3 (15)
Domonic Brown = 5 (20)
Carlos Ruiz = 1 (10)
Chase Utley = 1 (21)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (5)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (1)

Home Runs:

Domonic Brown = 1 (2)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (1)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (20)
Chase Utley = 1 (22)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (2)
Ryan Howard = 2 (20)
Marlon Byrd = 2 (13)
Cody Asche = 2 (11)
Domonic Brown = 2 (12)
Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (10)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 39: Reds (18-21) at Phillies (17-21)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Cincinnati Reds:                         3
Philadelphia Phillies:                 0

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

LP:   Kyle Kendrick (0-4)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 38: Angles (20-18) at Phillies (17-20)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Los Angeles Angels:                 3
Philadelphia Phillies:                0

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   A.J. Burnett (2-3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-14-14)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is of Chase and Jimmy doing what they do best....scoring some runs.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 37: Angles (19-18) at Phillies (17-19)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Los Angeles Angels:                 4
Philadelphia Phillies:                3

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (3-4)


RBIs:

Chase Utley (20)
Ryan Howard (22)
Carlos Ruiz (9)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (17)
Chase Utley = 1 (21)
Domonic Brown = 1 (10)


Note:   Cody Asche had three fielding errors that led to all of the Angels runs

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 36: Phillies (17-18) at Mets (16-19)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game*

Philadelphia Phillies:                4
New York Mets:                         5

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 11th)

SP:   Cole Hamels

LP:   Jeff Manship (1-1)


RBIs:

Cody Asche = 1 (12)
Domonic Brown = 1 (15)
Wil Nieves = 1 (3)
Chase Utley = 1 (19)

Runs Scored:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (21)
Ryan Howard = 1 (18)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (11)
Wil Nieves = 1 (1)


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.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 35: Phillies (16-18) at Mets (16-18)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                5
New York Mets:                         4

SP:   Kyle Kendrick

WP:   Mike Adams (2-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (11)


RBIs:

Chase Utley = 2 (18)
Domonic Brown = 1 (14)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (17)
Ryan Howard = 1 (21)

Home Runs:

Jimmy Rollins = 1 (4)

Runs Scored:

Ben Revere = 1 (16)
Jimmy Rollins = 4 (20)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 34: Phillies (15-18) at Mets (16-17)

Hi everybody,

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

Philadelphia Phillies:                3
New York Mets:                         2

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 11th)

SP:   Roberto Hernandez

WP:   Mario Hollands (1-1)
SV:    Jonathan Papelbon (10)


RBIs:

Domonic Brown = 2 (13)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (23)

Runs Scored:

Chase Utley = 3 (20)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 33: Phillies (15-17) at Blue Jays (17-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               6
Toronto Blue Jays:                 12

SP:   A.J. Burnett

LP:   A.J. Burnett (2-2)


RBIs:*

Domonic Brown = 1 (11)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (16)
Chase Utley = 1 (16)
Ryan Howard = 2 (20)

* An additional run scored due to an error

Home Runs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (7)

Runs Scored:

Tony Gwynn Jr. = 1 (9)
Jimmy Rollins = 1 (16)
Ben Revere = 1 (15)
Ryan Howard = 1 (17)
Marlon Byrd = 1 (10)
Freddy Galvis = 1 (2)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 32: Phillies (15-16) at Blue Jays (16-17)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:               0
Toronto Blue Jays:                 10

SP:   Cliff Lee

LP:   Cliff Lee (3-3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (5-7-14)

Hi everybody,

I've got another action shot of Chase for the Photo of the Week!  Enjoy!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 31: Blue Jays (15-17) at Phillies (15-15)

Hi everybody,

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

Toronto Blue Jays:                 6
Philadelphia Phillies:              5

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 10th)

SP:   Cole Hamels

LP:   Antonio Bastardo (3-2)


RBIs:

Ryan Howard = 1 (18)
Cody Asche = 4 (11)

Home Runs:

Cody Asche = 1 (3)**

** Grand Slam in the 6th inning

Runs Scored:

Carlos Ruiz = 1 (19)
Chase Utley = 1 (17)
Ryan Howard = 1 (16)
John Mayberry Jr. = 1 (3)
Cody Asche = 1 (9)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase