Chase Utley Photo of the Week (6-3-20)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is of the Chase bobblehead given away at Citizens Bank Park last year during the Utley Retirement Ceremony.  The bobblehead commemorates Chase's famous speech during the Phils 2008 World Series Celebration.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Didi Gregorius Signs One-Year Contract With Phillies

Hi everybody,

The Phils signed free agent shortstop Didi Gregorius to a one-year, $14 million dollar contract earlier today. Gregorius previously played for the Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees before being released by the Yanks at the end of the 2019 Season.

Gregorius came back from Tommy John surgery during the 2019 Season and had a down year but is now healthy and will hopefully have a bounce back season 2020 Season with the Phils.

Gregorius is expected to be the starting shortstop at the start of the upcoming season with Jean Segura moving to second base.  Welcome to Philly, Didi Gregorius!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

J.T. Realmuto Named As Catcher On 2019 All-MLB First Team

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto for being named the catcher on the 2019 All-MLB First Team earlier today.  This is the third award that Realmuto has earned for his work during the 2019 Season. Realmuto was previously named a Gold Glove Award winner on November 3rd and a Silver Slugger Award winner on November 8th.  Congrats again J.T.!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Bryce Harper And J.T. Realmuto Named 2019 All-MLB Team Nominees

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper and catcher J.T. Realmuto for being named 2019 All-MLB Team Nominees.  The winners for each position will be announced on December 3rd.  Good luck J.T. and Bryce!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Chase Utley Photo of the Week (11-27-19)

Hi everybody,

This week's photo is a photoshopped picture I found online of a baseball card of Chase wearing the Saturday Night Special jersey that the Phils wore for a game this past season.

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Little Chase

J.T. Realmuto Wins 2019 Silver Slugger Award

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto for winning the National League Silver Slugger award for catcher earlier today.  The Silver Slugger Award is awarded to the best offensive player for each position.  This is the second award that Realmuto has earned this past week as he was named a Gold Glove Award winner earlier this week (November 3rd).  This is also the second career Silver Slugger Award that Realmuto has earned.  Congrats again J.T.!

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

J.T. Realmuto Wins 2019 Gold Glove Award

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to congratulate Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto for winning the National League Gold Glove award for catcher earlier today.  This is the first time that Realmuto has been awarded a Gold Glove.

Bryce Harper and Aaron Nola had also been up for Gold Gloves (for right field and pitcher respectively) but unfortunately did not win.

Congrats again J.T.!

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

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.

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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!

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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!

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Little Chase

Time to Put My Phils Jersey Away

Hi everybody,

With the 2019 season coming to a close...it's time for me to put my Phillies jersey away.  Will still be watching playoff baseball 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 2020, Phillies....

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Phillies Get 15th Pick in 2020 MLB Draft

Hi everybody,

The Phillies will be receiving the fifteenth pick in the 2020 MLB Draft due to their 81-81 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.

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Little Chase

2019 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                        97        65      .599         --
Washington Nationals            93        69      .574         4
New York Mets                        86        76      .531        11
Philadelphia Phillies               81        81      .500        16
Miami Marlins                          57       105     .352        40

The Phillies ended the season with one more win than last season.  The season once again started with great promise but another late season slump put the Phils out of contention.

Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 162: Marlins (57-105) at Phillies (81-81)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Miami Marlins:                               4
Philadelphia Phillies:                    3

SP:   Blake Parker

LP:   Blake Parker (2-1)



RBIs:

Brad Miller = 3 (21)

Home Runs:

Brad Miller = 2 (12)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (77)
Brad Miller = 2 (22)


After a second straight season with a hot start and cold finish...the Phillies finish the season with a 81-81 record and that my friends is that.


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 161: Marlins (56-105) at Phillies (81-80)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Miami Marlins:                               3
Philadelphia Phillies:                    9

SP:   Zach Eflin

WP:   Zach Eflin (10-13)


RBIs:

Maikel Franco = 2 (56)
Deivy Grunion = 1 (1)
Bryce Harper = 3 (114)
Adam Haseley = 2 (26)
Cesar Hernandez = 1 (71)

Home Runs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (14)
Maikel Franco = 1 (17)
Bryce Harper = 1 (35)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (76)
Phil Gosselin = 1 (5)
Bryce Harper = 1 (98)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (86)
Sean Rodriguez = 2 (24)
Maikel Franco = 1 (48)
Adam Haseley = 1 (30)
Zach Eflin = 1 (3)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 160: Marlins (56-104) at Phillies (80-80)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of tonight's game:

Miami Marlins:                               4
Philadelphia Phillies:                    5

* Extra Innings (Game ended in the 15th)

SP:   Vincent Velasquez

WP:   Ranger Suarez (6-1)



RBIs:**

Bryce Harper = 2 (111)
Adam Haseley = 1 (24)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (85)

** An additional run scored in the 15th inning (Fielding Error)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 2 (75)
Bryce Harper = 1 (97)
Rhys Hoskins = 1 (85)
Brad Miller = 1 (20)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase

Game 159: Phillies (79-80) at Nationals (90-69)

Hi everybody,

Here is the score of today's game:

Philadelphia Phillies:                       3
Washington Nationals:                    6

SP:   Jason Vargas

LP:   Jason Vargas (1-4)


RBIs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (70)
Andrew Knapp = 2 (8)

Home Runs:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (13)
Andrew Knapp = 1 (2)

Runs Scored:

Cesar Hernandez = 1 (73)
Maikel Franco = 1 (47)
Andrew Knapp = 1 (12)


Talk to you soon,
Little Chase