Happy Halloween

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Halloween!  Due to the weather I unfortunately won't be heading out to do some trick-or-treating this year. My friends were nice enough to buy me some candy to get through the day....so all is good!  Have a safe Halloween!

Little Dracula was always one of my favorite costumes...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-31-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is from Halloween 2013 when I dressed up as Little Dracula.  This may have been my favorite costume of all because I think I really captured the essence of Dracula.

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Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-30-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase doing some batting practice during colder weather.  I'm guessing that this was taken either in April or during the playoffs.

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

National Chocolate Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Chocolate Day!  I hope you all get to enjoy some chocolate today.  I think I'll chow down on some of my friends Halloween candy to celebrate.  They have a few days to replace it so its all good!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 8: Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) Beat Buffalo Bills (5-2)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles beat the Bills 31-13 earlier today to even their record at 4-4.  The Birds will play the Chicago Bears next Sunday (November 3rd) in Philly.  Go Birds!

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

Gettysburg Photo of the Month (October 2019)

Hi everybody,

This month's Gettysburg photo is a picture taken by my friends way back in 2009 of the "Castle Monument" on Little Round Top.  This monument honors the 12th and 44th New York Infantry Regiments for their heroic stand on Little Round Top on July 2nd, 1863.

The monument is visually stunning and has an upper lever where you can get a better view of the surrounding battlefield.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Aaron Nola Named 2019 Gold Glove Award Finalist

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola for being named a Gold Glove Award finalist for the 2019 season.  The Gold Glove is awarded to players who have provided excellent defense in their position...which Nola has given the Phillies this past season.  The winners for each position will be announced on November 3rd.  Good luck Aaron!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

J.T. Realmuto Named 2019 Gold Glove Award Finalist

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto for being named a Gold Glove Award finalist for the 2019 season.  The Gold Glove is awarded to players who have provided excellent defense in their position...which Realmuto has given the Phillies this past season.  The winners for each position will be announced on November 3rd.  Good luck J.T.!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Bryce Harper Named 2019 Gold Glove Award Finalist

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper for being named a Gold Glove Award finalist for the 2019 season.  The Gold Glove is awarded to players who have provided excellent defense in their position...which Harper has given the Phillies this past season.  The winners for each position will be announced on November 3rd.  Good luck Bryce!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Joe Girardi Named New Phillies Manager

Hi everybody,

The Phils announced earlier today that former MLB Head Coach Joe Girardi was named as the new manager. Girardi previously managed the Miami Marlins and New York Yankees (where he won a World Series title against the Phillies in 2009) and brings much needed experience to the team.  Girardi replaces Gabe Kapler to become the 55th manager in the history of the Phillies organization.  Good luck Joe Girardi!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-24-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is a shot of me from Halloween 2014 dressed up as Walter White from Breaking Bad.  Walter White manufactured and sold illegal drugs as Heisenberg but since I'm an honest law-abiding guy....I instead sold pies and went by the name Piesenberg. Those were some good pies.  Never did sell any because I ate them all.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National iPod Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National iPod Day.  I hope you all get a chance to listen to some music today...even if you don't own a portable music device.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-23-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is another shot of Chase hanging out in the dugout during a game on the road.

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 Dallas Cowboys (4-3)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles lost to the Cowboys 37-10 tonight to obtain a record of 3-4.  The Birds will play the Buffalo Bills next Sunday (October 27th) in Buffalo.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

London Photo of the Month (October 2019)

Hi everybody,

This month's London photo is a shot of the Tower of London from the outside.

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

Throwback Thursday (10-17-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is a shot of me in 2016 dressed up for Halloween as Little Thor.  I was just about to eat all that candy when the photo was taken.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-16-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase watching the game from the dugout.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Dessert Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Dessert Day.  I hope you all get to enjoy some dessert today.  I know that I plan to.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 6: Philadelphia Eagles (3-3) Lose To Minnesota Vikings (4-2)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles lost to the Vikings 38-20 earlier today to even their record at 3-3.  The Birds will play the Dallas Cowboys next Sunday night (October 20th) in Dallas.  Go Birds!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Sausage Pizza Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Sausage Pizza Day.  I hope you all get a chance to eat some sausage pizza today.  I know that I plan to.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Charleston Photo of the Month (October 2019)

Hi everybody,

This month's Charleston photo is a picture of the place my friends call the Pirate Church.  This cool place is located on Sullivan's Island near Fort Moultrie.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Manager Gabe Kepler Fired After Two Seasons

Hi everybody,

Phillies Manager Gabe Kepler was relieved of his duties as Phils skipper earlier today by team management.  In his two season as Phils manager, Kepler had a record of 161-163 and was in charge of a team that had two straight late season collapses that saw the team fall out of playoff contention.  The Phils now begin the search for a new manager to lead in the team in 2020 and beyond.  I wish Gabe Kepler well and good luck in his future endeavors.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-10-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is a shot of me in my Halloween costume in 2017.  I was dressed up as the greatest mascot in sports....the Phillie Phanatic!  Even though I can't hold a candle to the real Phanatic, I think I looked good in the costume.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-9-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a shot of Chase playing catch before a game.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Week 5: Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) Beat New York Jets (0-4)

Hi everybody,

The Eagles beat the Jets earlier today 31-6 to up their record to 3-2.  The Birds will play the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday (October 13th) in Minnesota.  Go Birds!

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

National Cinnamon Bun Day

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy National Cinnamon Bun Day.  I hope you all get to enjoy some cinnamon buns today.  I know that I plan to.

Roy Rogers Cinnamon Buns are pretty good...

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

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

Rhys Hoskins Named Phillies 2019 Nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to congratulate Rhys Hoskins for being named as the Phillies nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award (which is awarded during the World Series) for the second straight year.  The award is presented to the player who best represents the game of baseball both on the field with sportsmanship and off the field with charitable work.  This is the second time that Hoskins has been named the Phillies nominee.  Congrats again, Rhys!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Bryce Harper Chosen As Phillies Nominee for 2019 Hank Aaron Award

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper for being selected as the Phillies player up for the 2019 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 to Bryce for being chosen as the Phils player up for this award!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Throwback Thursday (10-3-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's Throwback Thursday moment is a photo of my Halloween costume from last year.  I was dressed up as Muttonchops Magoo, the filthy rich 18th century railroad tycoon.  Here I am in my small safe with a few gold bars.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (10-2-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a picture of a Chase Utley signed Topps baseball card.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

National Homemade Cookies Day

Hi everybody,

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy National Homemade Cookies Day.  I hope you all get a chance to make and eat some homemade cookies today.

Making some cookies...

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase