Happy Halloween

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Halloween!  I'm gonna head out to do some trick-or-treating soon so I figured that I should share my Halloween costume before I head out.  If you follow me on Twitter (see link at bottom of page) you would have seen that I'm dressed as Muttonchops Magoo...an 18th century filthy rich railroad tycoon.

Muttonchops Magoo, Railroad Tycoon

I've had a lot of fun as Muttonchops showing off my classy Choo Choo trains and tremendous wealth.

I own lots of Choo Choo trains...

Just some of my daily spending money...

This is just a few of my gold bars...

Have a safe Halloween!.


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-31-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase after getting a walk-off hit to win a game and being rewarded with a face full of shaving cream.  It is almost like Chase is dressed up for Halloween and is in costume as a pie.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

A Toast To My Hero Chase Utley

Hi everybody,

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the World Series to the Boston Red Sox four games to one last night (October 28th) so the playing career of former Phillie (and my hero) Chase Utley has come to an end.  I just wanted to tip my cap and raise a glass to Chase for an amazing career.  If it wasn't for Chase and Bleacher Creatures...I would have never started writing this blog, tweeting on Twitter or posting pictures on Instagram.  I am so happy that Chase can finally come home to the Phillies!  You will always be The Man, Chase!  Cheers!!!

Cheers to a great career, Chase!!!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

The Phillies Won the World Series 10 Years Ago Today

Most of 2008 Team From Alumni Weekend

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to acknowledge the ten year anniversary of the Phillies 2008 World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.  I remember that night like it was yesterday.  What a great time that was.  I hope we all get to enjoy another Phils World Series win in the coming seasons.

Great Memory of Lidge & Chooch

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Cat Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Cat Day.  If you have a cat I hope you all get a chance to celebrate with him/her/them.  I wish my pal Abby was still around to celebrate with.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 8: Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) Beat Jacksonville Jaguars (3-5)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles beat the Jaguars earlier today 24-18 to even their record at 4-4.  After having a bye next week, the Birds will play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night (November 11th) in Philly.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (October 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's photo is a picture that I have shared in the past of a spooky shot of a ghost soldier at the Peace Light Memorial.  It was taken by some of my friends many moons ago and I wanted to post it again during the Halloween season for anyone who hasn't seen it before.  Here is the original link to my original post that goes into greater detail about this photo (Gettysburg Ghosts).

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Pumpkin Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Pumpkin Day.  I hope you all get a chance to eat some pumpkin flavored items or carve a pumpkin today.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-25-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a few years ago when I dressed up as Little Dracula for Halloween.  In this photo I was trying to hypnotize my late pal Abby into making me a chicken salad sammich with avocado.  I was unsuccessful in my scheme so I just ordered a pizza and petted Abby instead.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-24-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase posing for a photo with his baseball bat.  I'm guessing that this pic is either a Phillies promotional photo or from a magazine shoot.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Nut Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Nut Day.  I hope that all of you who aren't allergic to nuts get a chance to eat some today.

I probably shouldn't be using Mjolnir for cracking nuts but I'm hungry...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 7: Philadelphia Eagles (3-4) Lose To Carolina Panthers (4-2)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles lost to the Panthers earlier today 21-17 to obtain a record of 3-4.  The Birds will play the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday morning (October 28th) in London, England.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley is Going Back to the World Series Again

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate my hero (and Phillies Legend) Chase Utley for going back to the World Series again with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Dodgers won the National League Championship last night (October 20th) for the second straight year by beating the Milwaukee Brewers in seven games and will be facingthe American League Champion Boston Red Sox.  Although it is unlikely that Chase will be on the Dodgers World Series roster since he hasn't be on any of the Dodgers playoff rosters this season....I still hope Chase gets one last World Series ring.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

London Photo of the Month (October 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's London photo is a shot of some of the British soldiers that take part in the daily Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.  These soldiers are leaving their barracks and heading toward Buckingham Palace.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Given Rocking Chair From Dodger Teammates

Hi everybody,

Although my hero Chase Utley has not been part of the Dodgers playoff roster for either the NLDS or NLCS...he was given a customized rocking chair by his teammates last week to celebrate the end of his playing career.  It looks like the rocker is pretty comfortable and it was cool of the Dodgers to include the Phillies logo on it.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-18-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a couple years ago when I got some Halloween themed doughnuts from Krispy Kreme.  I sure did enjoy eating those doughnuts while dressed up as Little Thor.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day.  I hope you all get to enjoy some chocolate cupcakes today.  I know that I plan to.

Guess I'll eat the vanilla one too since it's just sitting there...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-17-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a cool shot of Chase getting in some reps during batting practice.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (October 2018)

Hi everybody,

This month's Charleston photo was taken during my trip to Charleston in September 2016 and is another shot of the Old Charleston Jail.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 6: Philadelphia Eagles (3-3) Beat New York Giants (1-5)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles beat the Giants tonight 34-13 to even their record at 3-3.  The Birds will play the Carolina Panthers next Sunday (October 21st) in Philly.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-11-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from a few years ago and is a shot of me enjoying some of my Halloween candy haul.  I could really go for some candy.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-10-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is just a shot of Chase posing with his baseball bat in the batting cages.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles (2-3) Lose To Minnesota Vikings (2-2-1)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles lost to the Vikings earlier today 23-21 to obtain a record of 2-3.  The Birds will play the New York Giants this Thursday night (October 11th) in New York.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

World Smile Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy World Smile Day.  I hope you all get a chance to do some smiling today.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Vodka Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Vodka Day.  I'm going to celebrate by drinking a little pineapple vodka.  I hope that all of you that are at least 21 years old gets to enjoy some vodka today...and remember to drink responsibly.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-4-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is just a shot of me from a few years back enjoying some milk and cookies.  Those cookies are looking pretty good.  I may have to go whip up a batch.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Taco Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Taco Day.  I hope you all get to have some tacos today.  I'm going have some taco cupcakes to celebrate.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Rhys Hoskins Chosen As Phillies Nominee for 2018 Hank Aaron Award

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies left fielder/first baseman Rhys Hoskins for being selected as the Phillies player up for the 2018 Hank Aaron Award.  The Hank Aaron Award is given to the top offensive player in both the American and National Leagues.  The award will be presented to the winners during the World Series.  Congrats for being chosen as the Phils player up for the award, Rhys!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-3-18)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase with Cole Hamels during Phillies Spring Training.  I figured that I would share this picture since Chase and Cole are both involved in the 2018 MLB postseason.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Final Chase Utley Dodgers Stats for the 2018 Regular Season

Hi everybody,

Here are Chase's final batting stats for the 2018 regular season:



Games Played = 87
At Bats = 164
Runs Scored = 18
Hits = 35
Doubles = 10
Triples = 1
Home Runs = 1
RBIs = 14
Walks = 17
Strike Outs = 34
Stolen Bases = 3
Caught Stealing = 1
Batting Average = .213
On Base Percentage = .305
Slugging Percentage = .305
On Base + Slugging Percentage = .610


Chase had a down month after returning from the DL (Disabled List) at the beginning of the month.  I hope Chase heats up during the last postseason run of his great career.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Cole Hamels Returning to the Postseason

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate former Phils starting pitcher Cole Hamels for making the postseason with the Chicago Cubs.  Although the Cubs failed to win the NL Central Title earlier today they will be playing in the NL Wildcard Game tomorrow against the Colorado Rockies.  Good luck in the postseason, Hollywood!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Returning to the Postseason

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate my hero and former Phils 2nd baseman Chase Utley for reaching the postseason for the fourth year in a row with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  The Dodgers captured the NL West Title earlier today and is the fourth straight year they have won it with Chase on the team (2015-2018) and the six season in a row total (2013-2018).  Congrats again Chase and good luck in the final postseason of your great career.  I'll be rooting for you.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Time to Put My Phils Jersey Away

Hi everybody,

With the 2018 season coming to a close...it's time for me to put my Phillies jersey away.  Will still be watching playoff baseball and rooting for Chase & Cole as well as watching other Philly sports but this time of year is always a little sad for me.  I'll miss watching the Phils every night. 

We'll still have some fun on the blog though and before you know it...it will be time to put that Phils jersey back on again.

See you in 2019, Phillies....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Get Fourteenth Pick in 2019 MLB Draft

Hi everybody,

The Phillies will be receiving the fourteenth pick in the 2019 MLB Draft due to their 80-82 record.  I hope this pick in next year's draft will help the Phils in a few seasons when they will hopefully be contenders again.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

2018 NL East Final Standings

Hi everybody,

Here are the final standings for the NL East this season:




NL East                                    W         L       PCT        GB

Atlanta Braves                         90        72      .556        --
Washington Nationals            82        80      .506         8
Philadelphia Phillies               80        82      .494        10
New York Mets                         77        85      .475        13
Miami Marlins                          63        98      .391       26.5*

* The Marlins only played 161 games this season


The Phillies ended the season with fourteen more wins than last season.  The season started with great promise and the Phils were in first place and fifteen games above .500 in early August but a two month slump erased all that.  Although they ended up finishing in third place in the division...I still think things are looking up for the Phils in 2019 and beyond.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

My Appearance on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to thank NBC Sports Philadelphia for my appearance yesterday during Phillies Postgame Live.  During the show, hosts Danny Pommells and Ricky Bottalico asked the fans to submit their 2019 Phillies Opening Day Starting Lineup via Twitter.  As Pommells and Ricky Bo were discussing their lineups...my lineup appeared at the bottom of the screen.  Here is the dream lineup that I tweeted:

1) Roman Quinn (CF)
2) Carlos Santana (3B)
3) Manny Machado (SS)
4) Bryce Harper (RF)
5) Rhys Hoskins (1B)
6) Wilson Ramos (C)
7) Nick Williams (LF)
8) Scott Kingery (2B)
9) Aaron Nola (P)

I guess we shall see if the Phils can make my dream lineup come true.  They will have to spend some money to do it and I hope they do.  Thank again for the appearance, NBC Sports Philly!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Here's Gritty

Hi everybody,

The Philadelphia Flyers introduced their new mascot last week and initially was met with a mixed response from the Philly fans.

I'm scared...

On Saturday night (September 29th), Gritty made an appearance at Citizens Bank Park and hung out with the Phillie Phanatic.  He seemed to be a hit with the Phillies fans as he and the Phanatic danced on top of the dugout.

Dance lessons from the Phanatic...

I must say that Gritty has grown on me.  Even though he's still kinda spooky and is like the Phanatic's crazy step-brother...I'm glad he has joined the Philly mascot team.  Welcome to Philly, Gritty!!!

I'm still sorta scared...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase