Phillies Acquire Asdrubal Cabrera From the Mets

Hi everybody,

The Phillies acquired Asdrubal Cabrera from the New York Mets in a trade on Friday (July 27th) for Double-A pitcher Franklyn Kilome.  Cabrera is a power hitter and is expected to play some second base, shortstop and third base.  Welcome to Philly, Mr. Cabrera!

First game as a Phillie...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Jim Thome Inducted Into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate former Phillies first baseman and Wall of Famer Jim Thome for his official induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.  Thome was inducted yesterday (July 29th) during a ceremony in Cooperstown, NY.  Congrats, Jim Thome!

2018 Wall of Fame Class

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Return to Philadelphia for Perhaps the Final Time

Hi everybody,

Earlier this week former Phillies second baseman (and my hero) Chase Utley and the Dodgers returned to Philadephia for perhaps the final time in his career for a three-game series.  Chase was warmly received by the fans in Citizens Bank Park and was given standing ovations every time he came to the plate.

After the final out of the series, Chase came onto the field for perhaps the final time to say thank you to the Philly fans.  It was an amazing moment and I wish Chase well the rest of the season.

Chase had this to say about Philadelphia and the fans following the three-game series:

"It was pretty surreal the last three games. I've said it over and over again, but I can't thank the fans enough for what they've showed me this year and in the previous two series I played in Philadelphia. I am happy I was able to thank them in person. I hope they understand how important they are to me. A lot of great memories, a lot of great relationships. It's been a great ride."

I look forward to when Chase comes home and is honored by the Phillies for all his achievements.

Thanks Chase...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 105: Phillies (58-47) at Reds (48-58)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 0
Cincinnati Reds:                         4

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (7-3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 104: Phillies (58-46) at Reds (47-58)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 2
Cincinnati Reds:                         6

SP:   Vincent Velasquez

LP:   Tommy Hunter (2-1)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (70)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (21)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (66)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (60)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 103: Phillies (58-45) at Reds (46-58)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, July 27th:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 4
Cincinnati Reds:                         6

SP:   Nick Pivetta

LP:   Nick Pivetta (6-9)


RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 2 (58)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (68)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (35)

Home Runs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (19)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (59)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (53)
Scott Kingery = 1 (44)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (29)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 102: Phillies (58-44) at Reds (45-58)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Thursday, July 26th:

Philadelphia Phillies:                 9
Cincinnati Reds:                         4

SP:   Ranger Suarez

WP:   Ranger Suarez (1-0)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (67)
Carlos Santana = 2 (62)
Nick Williams = 2 (39)
Maikel Franco = 2 (52)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (34)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (20)
Carlos Santana = 1 (16)
Nick Williams = 2 (14)
Maikel Franco = 2 (17)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (58)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (52)
Carlos Santana = 1 (58)
Maikel Franco = 2 (36)
Nick Williams = 2 (32)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (28)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 101: Dodgers (56-46) at Phillies (57-44)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Wednesday, July 25th:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    3
Philadelphia Phillies:                      7

SP:   Jake Arrieta

WP:   Jake Arrieta (8-6)
SV:    Seranthony Dominguez (10)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (65)
Scott Kingery = 1 (29)
Andrew Knapp = 1 (15)
Carlos Santana = 3 (60)
Nick Williams = 1 (37)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (18)
Scott Kingery = 1 (5)

Runs Scored:

Andrew Knapp = 1 (18)
Rhys Hoskins = 2 (56)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (51)
Carlos Santana = 1 (57)
Scott Kingery = 1 (43)
Jesmuel Valentin = 1 (8)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 100: Dodgers (56-45) at Phillies (56-44)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Tuesday, July 24th:*

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    4
Philadelphia Phillies:                      7

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 16th)

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Vincent Velasquez (7-8)


RBIs:

Nick Williams = 1 (36)
Maikel Franco = 1 (50)
Jorge Alfaro = 2 (23)
Trevor Plouffe = 3 (3)

Home Runs:

Nick Williams = 1 (12)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (7)
Trevor Plouffe = 1 (1)**

** Walk-off Home Run in the 16th inning

Runs Scored:

Carlos Santana = 1 (56)
Maikel Franco = 1 (34)
Nick Williams = 1 (30)
Jesmuel Valentin = 1 (7)
Jorge Alfaro = 2 (27)
Trevor Plouffe = 1 (1)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Chicken Wing Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Chicken Wing Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy some chicken wings today.  Unfortunately I don't have a picture of me eating any chicken wings so here I am chowing down on some KFC.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (July 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's Gettysburg photo is a shot taken a few years ago of a group of Confederate reenactors from Virginia.  The reenactors were stationed near the General James Longstreet Memorial on West Confederate Avenue.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Happy Birthday Krispy Kreme

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish a Happy Birthday to Krispy Kreme...one of my favorite places to eat.  Thanks for all the great doughnuts that I have enjoyed over the years.

Gonna enjoy a dozen with my pal Little Sherlock....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National New Jersey Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to with everyone a Happy National New Jersey Day!  If you don't live in New Jersey...please visit the Garden State.  I think you will have a fun time.

Hanging in Historic Smithville down by the Jersey Shore...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (7-26-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from Valentine's Day a few years ago.  I bought these chocolates for Nadia G. from the show Bitchin' Kitchen but before I could send them to her...I got hungry!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-25-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase making a tag out during an attempted steal.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cesar Hernandez Named Phillies 2018 Heart and Hustle Award Winner

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phils second baseman Cesar Hernandez for being selected as the Phillies 2018 Heart and Hustle Award winner.  Heart and Hustle Award winners are voted on by former MLB players and are awarded to active players who most represent passion for the game of baseball and best embody the values, spirit and tradition of the game.  The final winner among the 30 chosen (one for each MLB Team) will be selected on November 8th during the 19th Annual Legends for Youth Dinner in New York City.  Congrats again, Cesar!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Tequila Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Tequila Day.  If you wish, I hope that you get to enjoy some tequila today...if you are at least 21 years old.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 99: Dodgers (56-44) at Phillies (55-44)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Los Angeles Dodgers:                    7
Philadelphia Phillies:                      6

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Seranthony Dominguez (1-3)


RBIs:

Maikel Franco = 2 (49)
Rhys Hoskins = 3 (64)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (56)

Home Runs:

Maikel Franco = 2 (15)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (17)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (18)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (54)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (50)
Maikel Franco = 2 (33)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (25)
Jesmuel Valentin = 1 (6)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Returns to Play the Last Regular Season Games of His Career in Philadelphia

Hi everybody,

Former Phillies second baseman (and my hero) Chase Utley returns to Citizens Bank Park this week to play the final regular season games of his career in Philadelphia.  Ever since Chase announced his retirement at the end of the 2018 season (Chase Utley Announces His Retirement)....I have been a little bummed.  Even though I really hope Chase plays well this week...I still want the Phils to sweep the Dodgers.

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

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Zach Eflin Returns from the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin was reactivated from the DL (Disabled List) before tonight's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Eflin was placed on the DL just before the All-Star Break with a blister on his right middle finger.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 98: Padres (41-61) at Phillies (55-43)

Hi everybody,

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

San Diego Padres:                    0
Philadelphia Phillies:                5

* Game 2 of Double Header

SP:   Vincent Velasquez

WP:   Vincent Velasquez (6-8)


RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (55)
Carlos Santana = 1 (57)
Rhys Hoskins = 3 (61)

Home Runs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (17)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (16)

Runs Scored:

Carlos Santana = 1 (55)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (53)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (49)
Scott Kingery = 1 (42)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (24)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 97: Padres (41-60) at Phillies (54-43)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:*

San Diego Padres:                   10
Philadelphia Phillies:                2

* Game 1 of Double Header

SP:   Nick Pivetta

LP:   Nick Pivetta (6-8)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (58)
Nick Williams = 1 (35)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (15)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 2 (52)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Game Against the Padres Rained Out

Hi everybody,

Unfortunately the Phillies game on Saturday, July 21st against the San Diego Padres was postponed do to the weather.  The Phils and Padres played a double header on July 22nd to make-up the game.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 96: Padres (40-60) at Phillies (54-42)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, July 20th:

San Diego Padres:                    5
Philadelphia Phillies:               11

SP:   Jake Arrieta

WP:   Austin Davis (1-0)


RBIs:*

Carlos Santana = 4 (56)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (57)
Odubel Herrera = 2 (54)
Scott Kingery = 1 (28)
Cesar Hernandez = 2 (33)

* An additional run scored in the 8th inning due to a wild pitch

Home Runs:

Carlos Santana = 1 (15)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (65)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (50)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (48)
Carlos Santana = 1 (54)
Maikel Franco = 1 (31)
Andrew Knapp = 1 (17)
Scott Kingery = 1 (41)
Jorge Alfaro = 1 (23)
Jake Arrieta = 1 (3)
Nick Williams = 1 (29)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2018 MLB All-Star Game

Hi everybody,

The 2018 MLB All-Star game was this past Tuesday (July 17th) and the National League lost to the American League 8-6 in 10 innings.  Even though the National League lost, Phils starting pitcher Aaron Nola pitched a scoreless 5th inning and looked good.  Congrats on a great job, Aaron!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2018 Home Run Derby

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies left fielder Rhys Hoskins for his impressive performance during last Monday's (July 16th) Home Run Derby.  Hoskins hit 37 home runs and advanced to the second round of the eight-man tournament.  Congrats on your great performance, Rhys!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

London Photo of the Month (July 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's London photo is a shot of the monuments honoring the victory of the British Empire against France in the Napoleonic Wars.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (7-19-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is a another shot of me serving drinks at my bar before its remodel and name change from Little C's to LC's Saloon.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Hot Dog Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everybody a Happy National Hot Dog Day!  I hope you all get to eat plenty of hot dogs today.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (7-18-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a cool shot of Chase getting ready to take his swings during batting practice.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Tattoo Day

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Tattoo Day.  I hope that all of you with tattoos get to admire them today.

I'm a lower back tattoo....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Announces His Retirement

Hi everybody,

It has been a sad few days here on the blog.  Former Phils second baseman (and my hero) Chase Utley announced his retirement from major league baseball at the end of the 2018 Season.  Chase made the announcement on Friday (July 13th) in Los Angeles and stated his reason for retiring was become a full-time Dad.

Chase has played for the Dodgers for the last 3.5 years after starting his career with the Phillies in 2003.  Chase will make his final regular season appearance in Citizens Bank Park when the Dodgers visit at the end of July...so the fans will get a chance to say goodbye.

As for the future...I hope Chase signs a one-day contract next season to officially retire as a Phillie.  I expect a Wall of Fame Induction a few seasons after then and then hopefully a Hall of Fame Induction.

Chase will always be my favorite baseball player.  This blog wouldn't exist without him.  I will miss seeing him play but look forward to him coming home to the Phillies!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Zach Eflin Placed on the DL

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin was placed on the 10-day DL (Disabled List) yesterday (July 14th) with a blister on his right middle finger.  The injury is not considered serious and Eflin is expected to be ready to go after the All-Star break.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 95: Phillies (53-42) at Marlins (41-57)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   5
Miami Marlins:                             10

SP:   Enyel De Los Santos

LP:   Edubray Ramos (3-1)


RBIs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (47)
Scott Kingery = 1 (27)
Cesar Hernandez = 3 (31)

Runs Scored:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (47)
Nick Williams = 1 (28)
Maikel Franco = 1 (30)
Scott Kingery = 1 (40)
Andrew Knapp = 1 (16)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 94: Phillies (53-41) at Marlins (40-57)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of yesterday's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   0
Miami Marlins:                              2

SP:   Aaron Nola

LP:   Aaron Nola (12-3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 93: Phillies (53-40) at Marlins (39-57)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, July 13th:

Philadelphia Phillies:                   2
Miami Marlins:                              0

SP:   Jake Arrieta

WP:   Jake Arrieta (7-6)
SV:    Pat Neshek (1)


RBIs:

Aaron Altherr = 1 (33)
Maikel Franco = 1 (46)

Home Runs:

Maikel Franco = 1 (13)

Runs Scored:

Scott Kingery = 1 (39)
Maikel Franco = 1 (29)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Ice Cream Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Ice Cream Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy some ice cream today!

These pints should hopefully get me through the day....

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (July 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's Charleston photo was taken at the Old Charleston Jail when my friends and I did a ghost tour there this past March.  Going through this historic jail was really spooky but also interesting.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National French Fry Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National French Fry Day!  I hope you all get to have some french fries today!

Talk to you soon,

Little Chase

Rhys Hoskins Selected to be Part of the 2018 Home Run Derby

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies left fielder Rhys Hoskins for his inclusion in the 2018 Home Run Derby.  The Derby will take place on Monday, July 17th as part of MLB All-Star Week.  Congrats again and good luck on Monday, Rhys!

Derby Brackets

Mash some taters on Monday

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase