Aaron Nola Named 2018 NL Cy Young Award Finalist

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola for being named a NL Cy Young Award finalists for the 2018 season.  The NL Cy Young Award winner will be announced on November 14th.  Good luck, Aaron Nola!

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

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

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

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

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

Game 162: Braves (90-72) at Phillies (80-82)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            1
Philadelphia Phillies:                  3

SP:   Ranger Suarez

WP:   Tommy Hunter (5-4)
SV:    Seranthony Dominguez (16)


RBIs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (60)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (96)
Carlos Santana = 1 (86)

Home Runs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (15)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (91)
Jose Bautista = 2 (12)


After a hot start and cold finish...the Phillies finish the season with a 80-82 record and that my friends is that.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 161: Braves (90-71) at Phillies (79-82)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Atlanta Braves:                            0
Philadelphia Phillies:                  3

SP:   Aaron Nola

WP:   Aaron Nola (17-6)
SV:    Seranthony Dominguez (15)


RBIs:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (59)
Odubel Herrera = 1 (71)

Runs Scored:

Jose Bautista = 1 (10)
Scott Kingery = 1 (55)
Nick Williams = 1 (53)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 160: Braves (90-70) at Phillies (78-82)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Friday, September 28th:

Atlanta Braves:                           10
Philadelphia Phillies:                  2

SP:   Jerad Eickhoff

LP:   Jerad Eickhoff (0-1)


RBIs:

Odubel Herrera = 1 (70)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (95)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (34)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (90)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (89)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Aaron Altherr Done for the Season

Hi everybody,

Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr is done for the season after suffering a ligament tear in his right big toe during Monday night's (September 24th) game against the Colorado Rockies.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Zach Eflin Done for the Season

Hi everybody,

Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin is done for the season after suffering a strained left oblique in Monday night's (September 24th) game against the Colorado Rockies.  Jerad Eickhoff will take Eflin's place in the starting lineup during tomorrow night's (September 28th) game against the Atlanta Braves.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 159: Phillies (78-81) at Rockies (89-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  3
Colorado Rockies:                      5

SP:   Jake Arrieta

LP:   Jake Arrieta (10-11)


RBIs:

Jose Bautista = 1 (6)
Carlos Santana = 2 (85)

Home Runs:

Jose Bautista = 1 (2)
Carlos Santana = 1 (24)

Runs Scored:

Jose Bautista = 1 (9)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (88)
Carlos Santana = 1 (82)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 158: Phillies (78-80) at Rockies (88-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of last night's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  0
Colorado Rockies:                     14

SP:   Nick Pivetta

LP:   Nick Pivetta (7-14)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 157: Phillies (78-79) at Rockies (87-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Tuesday, September 25th:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  3
Colorado Rockies:                     10

SP:   Vincent Velasquez

LP:   Vincent Velasquez (9-12)


RBIs:*

Odubel Herrera = 1 (69)
Scott Kingery = 1 (35)

* An additional run scored in the 6th inning due to a wild pitch

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (89)
Dylan Cozens = 1 (2)
Scott Kingery = 1 (54)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 156: Phillies (78-78) at Rockies (86-70)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of the game on Monday, September 24th:

Philadelphia Phillies:                  1
Colorado Rockies:                     10

SP:   Zach Eflin

LP:   Zach Eflin (11-8)


RBIs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (94)

Home Runs:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (33)

Runs Scored:

Rhys Hoskins = 1 (87)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase